by Maya Hu-Chan | Jul 12, 2019 | Articles, Saving Face
When you hear the words “save face,” what do you think of? You might imagine someone trying to recover after saying something embarrassing. Maybe they made a misstep in the workplace and now need to repair their reputation. Egos are hurt and must be...
by Maya Hu-Chan | May 20, 2018 | Articles, Strategic Communication
The seven things you can do right now to improve the way your team communicates. In today’s business world, we often have no choice but to communicate through email — especially if you are working in a virtual team. But, while we may think we’re...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Mar 15, 2018 | Articles, Strategic Communication
To be a great leader, you must be a strong communicator. But first, you have to know what kind of communicator you are. When you are a leader, one skill can make or break your success: communication. But communicating as a leader is about more than clearly conveying...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 21, 2018 | Articles, Cross-Cultural Management
This little-used communication tactic can save your next international business deal As an international business coach, I often advise clients on cross-cultural communication, including an aspect of communication that many Americans often neglect: silence. Recently,...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 21, 2018 | Articles, Cross-Cultural Management
There are many ways to express “no” in Japanese culture, and saying the word “no” is not one of them. Doing business on an international scale requires understanding that communication styles differ around the globe. You not only have to read...
