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...
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 Honor Face to Build Relationships

5 Ways to Honor Face to Build Relationships

There are three key concepts of face. Honoring Face, losing face, and saving face. In this video, I talk about honoring face. Honoring face is a cultural concept originated in China. It can and should be an integral part of building relationships and motivating your...
3 Ways to Rebuild Face and Respect

3 Ways to Rebuild Face and Respect

There’s an old Chinese proverb, “Spilled water is hard to regain.” Think about it. You accidentally knock a glass of water off the table and it spills all over the floor. If you wanted to get all that water back into the glass, how would you do it?...
3 Ways to Lead With an Innovative Mindset

3 Ways to Lead With an Innovative Mindset

Successful companies know that in order to grow they must consistently innovate. And to truly innovate, leaders must lead with an innovative mindset. An innovative mindset allows leaders and workers alike to take small steps to create big impact. One of the most...