Onboarding an Italian with a trip to a US winery, toasting the correct official in China, and agreeing to a dinner even when you are tired. Lanie Denslow, the CEO of World Wise Intercultural Training & Resources, shares many insights about cultural do’s and don’ts that can determine business success or failure. While many world practices are similar, the ability to be curious, open, and willing to learn and adapt are often the keys to establishing trust. And with trust, Lanie’s advice can bring you across the Finish line.

Highlights:

{02:30} Lanie’s journey to international cultural training

{08:12} Successful ventures

{12:58} Cultural blunders

{19:28} To-do list before visiting a new culture

{24:07} Advice for younger people

Lanie Denslow bio:

Lanie founded World Wise Intercultural Training & Resources in 2000 after observing that culture (shared beliefs, expectations and practices) varies significantly around the world and profoundly influences the conduct of business. Her firm provides customized, interactive workshops for professionals providing the information they need to navigate culture differences that show up in today’s complex, fast-moving business environments.

Her mission is to ensure that her clients understand the fundamental aspects of culture, key differences and how they shape common business activities … ranging from what it means to be on time to contract negotiations and relationship building.

Today, relationships are the key to doing business everywhere. Understanding cultural differences is essential. With that in mind, WorldWise offers a series of programs offering practical pointers ranging from how to manage a networking event, host a client dinner, and be seen as polite and professional in both business and social settings.

Lanie is the author of the book World Wise: What to Know Before You Go (Fairchild/Bloomsbury Books), and co-author of Working With Americans (Routledge, London).

Connect with Lanie:

• Email:  [email protected]
• URL: www.worldwiseonline.net
• Her LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanie-denslow-worldwise. 
• Instagram: worldwise2015

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