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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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Do Our Leaders Really Represent Our Cultures?
All leaders have always been controversial. But whether we are afraid to admit it or not, leadership styles are not just about policy, they’re a lens into the cultures that shape them. The same cultural dimensions that shape political leadership also shape how business leaders communicate, negotiate, and lead teams.
Adam Raelson
Feb 34 min read
Greenland, Culture, and Geopolitics: High-Stakes Negotiation for Leaders in an Uneasy World
There’s no debate that Greenland has become a strategic country in today's geopolitics. But it also serves as an analogy for corporations navigating multinational complexity, business expansions, and negotiation. Recognizing the different cultural approaches from the U.S., Denmark, and Greenland serves as an example for leaders operating in similar high-stakes contexts, whether international or corporate. Read on.
Adam Raelson
Jan 164 min read
Global Corporate English: Today’s Latin? And How AI is Reinforcing It
AI language systems disproportionately reflect global expat culture. As more of humanity is starting to use AI, AI is reinforcing the standarization of Global Corporate English, diluting regional voices and cultures. Will the bubble burst?
Adam Raelson
Dec 23, 20254 min read
Superiority or Inferiority Complexes? Collective Self-Perceptions and Global Business
Every culture develops its own narrative about its place in the world. Some countries carry a strong sense of global influence. Others hold legacies of being overlooked, dominated, or underestimated. Over time, these collective experiences shape how people may subconsciously behave in multinational business environments.
Adam Raelson
Nov 16, 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
10 Tips for Moving to Another Country (That No One Really Tells You)
10 Tips for Moving to Another Country (That No One Really Tells You)
Adam Raelson
Sep 12, 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
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
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
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
What's it Like Working in Nepal? Insights for Your Next Professional Interactions in the Himalayas
Here are some tips & advice for those considering professional interactions in Nepal.
Adam Raelson
Dec 3, 20243 min read
Discover What It's Like to Work in Zimbabwe: Insights for Your Next Professional Interactions in Africa.
Working in Zimbabwe is a unique experience that blends tradition, camaraderie, and a touch of unpredictability. Here's what you can expect.
Adam Raelson
Dec 1, 20243 min read
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