3 Steps to Think Globally

3 Steps to Think Globally

When you hear the phrase, thinking globally, you might imagine focusing on international business or finding markets around the world. However, in the context of leading with an innovative mindset, the word global means much more. Consider Chinese e-commerce and tech...
4 Keys to ‘Influencing Up’

4 Keys to ‘Influencing Up’

Influencing up is a step above managing up, and it can have a big impact. Here are four ways to do it. Most people know how important it is to manage up. It takes day-to-day effort to successfully navigate the working relationship with a direct boss. But influencing...
Saving Face and Building Relationships

Saving Face and Building Relationships

When you hear the words ‘saving face,’ what do you think of? You might imagine someone trying to recover after saying something embarrassing. Maybe they made a mistake in the workplace and need to repair their reputation. Face is a universal concept,...
5 Ways to Give Face to Build Relationships

5 Ways to Give Face to Build Relationships

There are three key concepts of face. Giving Face, losing face, and saving face. In this video, I talk about giving face. Giving face is a cultural concept originated in China. It can and should be an integral part of building relationships and motivating your team...