Expanding your business internationally or managing a global team comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to cultural differences. Knowing how to navigate these nuances can improve ...

From Universal Greeting to Cultural Minefield The handshake, once considered the gold standard of international greetings, ...

As the CEO of Gift Baskets Overseas, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing first-hand the significant impact that thoughtful corporate gifting can have on international business relationships. In today ...

You don’t need to be a global traveler to realize the need for cross-cultural communication. Our country is an international melting pot and your employees, co-workers or clients may be from all over ...

You are having dinner with friends, and the conversation is lively. Do your hands join the chat, or do they stay focused on ...

When working to build out a strong base of international relationships for your business, don't forget to take cultural fit into account — it's a big deal. In today’s business world, it’s pretty ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Bala Sathyanarayanan In ...

It's a widely accepted notion among economists that cultural differences can pose a significant barrier to trade. The larger the cultural gap between two countries -- judging by differences in ...

The U.S. suffered five to seven times more deaths due to COVID-19 per 100,000 people than did Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. Why did so many more Americans die from the virus than people in these ...

In May of this year (2024), a colleague and I traveled with a group of 15 American college students to Tokyo, Japan. The trip was part of an honors course on play across cultures. Before leaving, the ...