by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Oct 9, 2014 | Culture and Values
In my classes, we often discuss how to be assertive rather than aggressive. According to the following article, “assertiveness trumps anxiety”. However, assertiveness is far more than an anti-anxiety technique. Dr. Bob Alberti tells us how to connect with...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Sep 29, 2014 | Business Communications
Here’s an interesting article on how employers choose their employees. Many unexpected aspects influence which candidate an employer picks. For example, according to the research, even more important than how you are dressed is your sense of humour and your community...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Sep 17, 2014 | Culture and Values
The article I am linking to discusses the cultural values of Vietnam. While I don’t generally post articles about specific cultures, I found this one interesting since it explains a number of concepts and the historical influences that have participated in...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Sep 15, 2014 | Culture and Values
This article offers us an example of the important influence of cross-cultural education on professionals, in this case those who are still involved in their medical studies. Such experiences and learning broaden our perspectives and ultimately contribute to better...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Sep 11, 2014 | Culture and Values
What does your body language mean? While we all have individual variations, we do make broad cultural assumptions based on body language. This site has a series of photos with possible interpretations of what specific body postures and gestures may mean.There is also...