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 language ...

AMES, Iowa – A cross-cultural study, led by Iowa State University researchers, shows prosocial media and video games positively influence behavior regardless of culture. The study, a first-of-its-kind ...

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 ...

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 ...

As I have said before, there is no right or wrong necessarily with Western thinking just as there is no right or wrong with Eastern thinking. It is when Western thinking dominates in inappropriate ...

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 ...

Effective leaders are tasked with developing the talents and skills of their team. A big part of achieving that goal is understanding, respecting and leveraging the cultural differences of your staff.