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Global Experiences Blog
Here on CultureComms' Global Experiences Blog, you’ll find stories, thoughts, and insights about how we all connect across cultures. It’s a place to kick back, reflect, and maybe even laugh at some of the quirky, awkward, or sometimes hilarious moments that happen when we try to navigate different ways of thinking and living. Whether you’re interacting with people from new cultures for the first time or a seasoned traveler, you'll feel like you're chatting with a friend over coffee!
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Beyond MBTI: How Culture Shapes Global Team Success
High-performing global teams combine personality awareness with cross-cultural readiness. While MBTI focuses on individual preferences, culture shapes how those preferences are expressed. Read how.
Adam Raelson
Mar 43 min read
When Cultures Turn on Themselves
Today, many people feel the United States and, by extension, much of the Western world is in a moment of cultural unease. Politics then either amplifies or resists what culture is already wrestling with.
Adam Raelson
Sep 23, 20253 min read
The Language We Don’t Use: What’s Taboo at Work in Different Cultures
Every culture has topics that are off-limits, awkward, or simply not done. However, what’s taboo in one culture's workplace can be perfectly normal in another. Here are a 5 examples where global norms collide in the workplace.
Adam Raelson
Sep 20, 20252 min read
What European Art History Teaches Us About Power Distance
Let’s explore how European societies have visualized hierarchy and status through classical art and what this reveals about the enduring cultural values of different regions.
Adam Raelson
Jul 30, 20253 min read
What Is “Global Culture”? And Are You a Part of It?
In global corporations, start-ups, and expat communities, people from vastly different backgrounds often begin to act, lead, and communicate in surprisingly similar ways. And maybe this includes you. So, is there such a thing as a “global culture” and are you a part of it?
Adam Raelson
Apr 19, 20253 min read
What the Scandinavian Concept of Janteloven Can Teach Global Leaders
Loosely translated as The Law of Jante, this invisible rulebook ultimately says: “Don’t think you’re better than anyone else.”
Adam Raelson
Apr 17, 20254 min read
Sayings with Soul: What Cultures Value, in Their Own Words
Proverbs and sayings may seem like throwaway phrases, but often, they reveal how people think, communicate, and relate to the world around them. Let’s unpack the wisdom of old sayings to find insight into cultural values in which they originated.
Adam Raelson
Apr 14, 20255 min read
Karma, Meritocracy, and More. Where Indian and U.S. Business Culture Overlap
How certain core cultural values, like karma and meritocracy, align strikingly to drive professional success in India and the United States.
Adam Raelson
Mar 14, 20253 min read
From Far North to Far East. A Norwegian's Experience Living and Studying in Japan
Meet Axel Julsrud, a Norwegian student who has been living in Japan for the past three years.
Adam Raelson
Mar 5, 20255 min read
Trump and America: A Cultural Perspective for Europeans
Discover why Trump resonates with so many U.S. Americans but baffles so many Europeans. Cultural clashes in leadership, influence, and more.
Adam Raelson
Feb 21, 20254 min read
From Ukraine to the World: What You Need to Know About Strengthening Working Relationships with Ukrainians
As Ukrainians increasingly join global workplaces, understanding their communication styles and professional dynamics is vital.
Adam Raelson
Jan 24, 20255 min read
Journey to Bhutan: An Ideals-Driven Culture and Gross National Happiness
Bhutan: A unique land where Gross National Happiness guides life, blending tradition, spirituality, and a culture rooted in Buddhist ideals.
Adam Raelson
Jan 11, 20254 min read
“They’re Cold, They’re Warm…”: Rethinking the Cultural Perceptions of Emotional Restraint
Discover how emotional restraint shapes cultural perceptions and influences our interactions across the globe.
Adam Raelson
Jan 6, 20254 min read
Fasten Your Seatbelts: What Watching Airline Safety Videos Can Reveal About Cultural Values & Identity
Ever noticed how airline safety videos often reveal a country's culture? Decode the hidden messages in your next flight’s safety briefing!
Adam Raelson
Dec 25, 20247 min read
7 Tips on How Curiosity and Adaptability Can Transform Your Global Connections
7 easily actionable tips to improve intercultural communication and work more effectively with people from around the world.
Adam Raelson
Dec 5, 20243 min read
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