Respect in the Cross-Cultural Context

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Maureen Bridget Rabotin

What does it mean to respect someone or something? When trying to understand a complex reality, its helpful to look at the words etymology. The word respect is from the Latin respectus, which literally means regard, with the sense of the act of looking back at one, and ... More »

Developing and Rewarding Talent in a Global Organization

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Neal R. Goodman

One of the key differences to examine when learning about a culture is the individualism-to-group welfare (or collectivism) continuum. Cultures within Europe and the United States tend to be more individualistic, while Eastern cultures generally tend to be much more col... More »

Are Leadership-Development Efforts Worth It?

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Mitch McCrimmon

It's pretty well known that mass marketing costs much more than niche marketing and, worse, it can miss the target audience altogether. Niche marketing works because someone has taken the time to precisely target a receptive market. Much of contemporary leadership devel... More »