Edward T. Hall’s notion of culture as an iceberg describes what we see, hear and are most conscious of as a very small part of a person’s cultural orientation (see… read more →
“If we spoke a different language, we would perceive a somewhat different world.” ‒Ludwig Wittgenstein “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his… read more →
Social gatherings are a window into the inner workings of culture. I once was surprised by a warm invitation to a birthday celebration for someone I had just met. Jackie and… read more →
Have you ever felt tension in a working relationship, but couldn’t put a finger on exactly why? This is often what rifts between individualist and collectivist cultures feel like. They… read more →
You’ve probably felt it at your workplace. If you teach, almost certainly in your classroom. And maybe even in your marriage. Person A issues a blunt challenge or makes an unrealistic… read more →
Last month, we kicked off a series called “Navigating Cultural Differences” with an overview of a book called “Foreign to Familiar” by Sarah Lanier. You can find last month’s newsletter… read more →
Angeline Unnata, based in South India, has been working on behalf of Twassistant with Missio Nexus, a prominent faith-based American charity, since August 2013. Starting with email handling and scheduling… read more →
The world is getting smaller as more people travel, immigrate, and connect between cultures. While these interactions are blurring borders, deeply rooted cultural identities are still alive and well, causing… read more →
Faith Ciasico was connected with Springfree Trampoline as a virtual assistant in September 2014 and has been working full-time with the Canadian head office ever since. Springfree Trampoline is the… read more →
Have you been feeling overwhelmed? Now is the time to get some players on your team! “The great leaders are like the best conductors – they reach beyond the notes… read more →