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How To Say No: The Truth About Assertive Communication
Have you ever talked to someone from a different culture and thought ‘Oh, that’s rude!’ or, quite the opposite, ‘That sounds fake, do...
Mar 16, 202118 min read


What Americans Really Mean When They Say Things Like “How Are You?”
You can have all the dictionaries, phrasebooks, and apps in the world and still have no clue what someone really means. Once you’ve...
Jan 18, 20215 min read


How to succeed in the international workplace when English is not your first language
You are outgoing, confident, and witty. Your colleagues always compliment you on your speaking abilities and presentation skills. But now...
Mar 11, 20186 min read


Performance Issue or Language Barrier? How to Know.
Recruiting or managing international talent is an important component of today’s global workforce. Large multinational corporations that...
Feb 8, 20184 min read


What Good Managers Understand About Successful Cross-Border Teams
One thing good managers understand is norms . They establish them at the start, monitor them throughout, and quickly address bad ones...
Dec 20, 20174 min read


How To Keep Small Talk Comfortable At Work With An International Team
Small talk helps you build professional relationships. People do business with people they enjoy being around, and those who make good...
Dec 13, 20175 min read


Your Non-Native English Speakers May Be Your Best Negotiators
There’s an assumption that the biggest challenge with hiring a non-native English speaker is communication. Managers fear...
Aug 16, 20173 min read


Top 5 HR Challenges in Multinational Companies and How to Tackle them
Startups are all the rage right now, but there’s still something to be said about working for a multinational company. The experience,...
May 22, 20174 min read
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