China Myth Podcast
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★ - 19 ratingsChina Myth Podcast is a self-produced immersion experience of my journey through the fascinating and misunderstood dilemmas of Chinese business culture - a reaction, a behavior, even a suggestion - and asks whether I could have achieved a better outcome with a different attitude, mindset, and approach. Because sometimes, learning how to listen is a lost art of communication.
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KNOW THE GAME WIN THE GAME Unbiased Truth of US-China Relations
October 10, 2019 03:45 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBOctober 9, 2019 Webinar Event Summary -- We are all affect by US-China relations in the macro (geopolitical level), but are you aware of all the Controllable Factors that Influence OUTCOMES Doing Business in China in the micro (individual level)? KNOW THE GAME WIN THE GAME means you will struggle as a foreigner doing business in China if you DO NOT understand… Chinese culture, values, and habits How China rules are enforced and continuously evolve How to manage perceptions and mispercept...
American bias towards Chinese is unfortunate and racists
October 06, 2019 17:58 - 8 minutes - 5.61 MBHey Little Buddy, racism today is getting better and worse... Generational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 8 -- Racism has existed thought human history, and it is the source of all major wars and conflicts. Cultural biases and ignorance towards Chinese people is at an all time high in America, and its ramifications will decide our future. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, or YouTube • https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1366595279 • https://soundcloud.com/gene-hsu-759...
Chinese VALUES lead to different perceptions about wealth
September 26, 2019 14:15 - 9 minutes - 6.46 MBHey Little Buddy, what’s a good investment if you are Chinese... Generational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 7 -- Traditionally in China, the most valuable asset anyone has is their home, and as China has grown economically, so have property prices leading to over development and speculation. Stocks were a relatively new investment vehicle for most Chinese citizens leading to a herd mentality that devastated many uninformed investors when the China stock market crushed on June 12, 2015. Li...
REVISED Hong Kong: 99-year journey to an imperfect democracy to a 50-year transition towards authoritarian socialism
September 16, 2019 15:53 - 7 minutes - 5.5 MBHey Little Buddy, this is what one country two systems looks like... We are just over 20 years into Hong Kong's 50-year transition to rejoin China. Is it possible for those who have lived under the blanket of freedom and democracy to transition back to authoritarian rule? And what are the implications has the West struggles with this dilemma of upholding its values and coexisting in harmony with China. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, or YouTube • https://itunes.apple.c...
Does SPORTSMANSHIP Exist in Chinese Culture?
September 09, 2019 18:06 - 10 minutes - 6.98 MBHey Little Buddy, this is cultural significance of sports... Sportsmanship means it doesn't matter if you win or lose! Sports transcends cultures, but sportsmanship isn't something that is taught in China. Fast forward to modern China, and the concept of TEAMWORK means something different than it means in the US. When a Chinese swimmer is caught using performance enhancing drugs, to call him a cheater is to disrespect all 1.4 billion Chinese people. When American professional athletes ar...
Growing up as the only Chinese kid in school
August 31, 2019 05:28 - 8 minutes - 5.65 MBGenerational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 4 TITLE: Hey Little Buddy, this is what it means to be ABC... BYLINE: Growing up as the only Chinese kid in school Atlanta, Georgia in the 70s was not very diverse, so a small minority of Asians and foreigners were generally welcomed with traditional Southern hospitality. Growing up ABC in the multicultural environment of Southern California in 2019 will be completely different. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, or YouTube • ...
Chinese history from the perspective of China is different and dangerous
August 26, 2019 18:14 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MBGenerational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 3 TITLE: Hey Little Buddy, how do you reconcile American's version of history... BYLINE: Chinese history from the perspective of China is different and dangerous Information is now free, and traditional educational systems and methods are lagging and insufficient for success in an increasingly complex world, and China's version of historical events now has global significance because of its rising power status, ambitions, and influence. Listen ...
US-China trade war and technology significance over time
August 19, 2019 13:34 - 9 minutes - 6.28 MBGenerational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 2 TITLE: Hey Little Buddy, this is how tech affects our relationship with China... BYLINE: US-China trade war and technology significance over time From the perspective of being ABC, how does technology continue to change the world and how is it being developed, leveraged, and utilized in the US-China trade war. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, or YouTube • https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1366595279 • https://soundclo...
Perspective and brief historical context of China’s rise
August 12, 2019 17:34 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBGenerational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 1 The Communist Revolution occurred in 1949, then 20 years later, I was born in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) in 1969. Mainland China began opening to the rest of the world in 1979, but no one could have predicted the state of affairs between China and the world over the next 40 years. You will be born in 2019, and understanding how the geopolitical landscape has changed between China and the United States since Bretton Woods in 1949 and the macro tren...
Perspective and brief historical context of China's rise
August 12, 2019 17:34 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MBGenerational ABC Podcast - Season I Episode 1 The Communist Revolution occurred in 1949, then 20 years later, I was born in Atlanta, Georgia (USA) in 1969. Mainland China began opening to the rest of the world in 1979, but no one could have predicted the state of affairs between China and the world over the next 40 years. You will be born in 2019, and understanding how the geopolitical landscape has changed between China and the United States since Bretton Woods in 1949 and the macro tren...
Generational ABC (American Born Chinese) Podcast - Season I
August 12, 2019 17:30 - 2 minutes - 1.62 MBI think the world would be a better place if China and America got along, and perhaps that begins with Chinese and Americans getting along better... Hi, my name is Gene Hsu... I'm a China business coach, trainer, and advisor, but more importantly, I'm an ABC, that's American Born Chinese. ABCs are also known as Bananas, WHITE on the inside, but YELLOW on the outside. This means my values are more Western and democratic, but I also share some traditional Chinese beliefs and values too.... ...
3 Most Challenging Aspects of China Business are identified and discussed
May 10, 2019 23:16 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThe 3 Most Challenging Aspects of China Business are identified and discussed in this freestyle riff... Communications "Right" Partner Trust [01:36] What is the biggest challenge (frustration) of communicating effectively in China? [03:10] What tactics can I use against "circular" conversations (vague and non-committal answers)? [07:04] How do I find the "right" partner in China? And are all Chinese people corrupt and unethical? [09:53] How do I develop win-win partnerships? [12:06] ...
Forbes Negotiating In China: 10 Rules for Success - Part 4
March 15, 2019 16:18 - 10 minutes - 7.15 MBThis is the final part. Doing business in China is quite daunting for most Westerner, and many try to prepare for success by studying Chinese culture and reading articles like this one published in Forbes in 2011 entitled, Negotiating in China: 10 Rules for Success. My rebuttal of Rules 8 - 10. Rule 8. Don’t set artificial deadlines; control your emotions. Rule 9. Be fair, reasonable and diplomatic. Rule 10. Nothing succeeds like indifference. While there is never an absolute right or w...
Forbes Negotiating In China: 10 Rules for Success - Part 3
March 15, 2019 16:15 - 6 minutes - 4.3 MBDoing business in China is quite daunting for most Westerner, and many try to prepare for success by studying Chinese culture and reading articles like this one published in Forbes in 2011 entitled, Negotiating in China: 10 Rules for Success. My rebuttal of Rules 4 - 7. Rule 4. Assemble a capable Chinese team and enlist the support of third parties, most importantly the government. Rule 5. Remember that in China, a yuan is a buck. Rule 6. Leave your ego at home. Rule 7. Patience is a vir...
Forbes Negotiating In China: 10 Rules for Success - Part 2
February 19, 2019 16:19 - 4 minutes - 2.99 MBDoing business in China is quite daunting for most Westerner, and many try to prepare for success by studying Chinese culture and reading articles like this one published in Forbes in 2011 entitled, Negotiating in China: 10 Rules for Success. Part 2 of my rebuttal, adding my experience to the discussion by providing greater cultural context and awareness. While there is never an absolute right or wrong way to negotiate in any culture, success will not be achieved by reading someone's rules...
Forbes Negotiating In China: 10 Rules for Success — Part 1 (Rebuttal)
February 15, 2019 00:49 - 3 minutes - 3.47 MBDoing business in China is quite daunting for most Westerner, and many try to prepare for success by studying Chinese culture and reading articles like this one published in Forbes in 2011 entitled, Negotiating in China: 10 Rules for Success. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackperkowski/2011/03/28/negotiating-in-china-10-rules-for-success/ While there is never an absolute right or wrong way to negotiate in any culture, success will not be achieved by reading someone's rules or tips. Leaders ...
Forbes Negotiating In China: 10 Rules for Success - Part 1 (Rebuttal)
February 15, 2019 00:49 - 3 minutes - 2.65 MBDoing business in China is quite daunting for most Westerner, and many try to prepare for success by studying Chinese culture and reading articles like this one published in Forbes in 2011 entitled, Negotiating in China: 10 Rules for Success. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackperkowski/2011/03/28/negotiating-in-china-10-rules-for-success/ While there is never an absolute right or wrong way to negotiate in any culture, success will not be achieved by reading someone's rules or tips. Leaders ...
Developing FORESIGHT thru CHINESE CRISIS-OPPORTUNITY MINDSET (CLD Stories & Lessons #21)
January 18, 2019 07:31 - 4 minutes - 3.09 MBMany MINDSET ADJUSTMENTS are necessary to eliminate frustrations and create a sustainable success doing business in China. These MINDSET ADJUSTMENTS are often counterintuitive, unnatural, and difficult to reconcile with your values, worldview, and modus operandi. It is necessary to TRIGGER your imagination and purpose-driven curiosity to THINK DIFFERENTLY about the things your perceive in China or order to RESPOND DIFFERENTLY to create the maximum advantage for yourself. This discussion a...
Supercharge Employee Performance in China (The MINDSET Report #11)
December 30, 2018 18:33 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThis is a replay of the 2nd China Business Essentials Webinar on December 19, 2018. RECAP In this webinar, we discuss why are local Chinese employees so nice, enthusiastic, and agreeable; BUT at the same time difficult to communicate with -- we dissected the 3 most frustrating aspects of managing and leading local Chinese employees: When they go SILENT (can’t get answers) When they become ARGUMENTATIVE (excuses) When they LEAVE (go to a competitor) For each phenomenon, we discuss WHY i...
Avoid the #1 Self-Inflicted Cause of Dysfunctional Partnerships in China (The MINDSET Report #10)
December 09, 2018 01:48 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThis is a replay of the first China Business Essentials Webinar on December 5, 2018. In this webinar, we discussed the 3 phases of developing winning partnerships in China in the context of developing a Mindset for China Business (MFCB). Phase #1 - Negotiate(non-committal posturing, pitfalls of full transparency) Phase #2 - Align(Process vs. Values) Phase #3 - Maintain(Guanxi and the continual exchange of goodwill) 6 Essential Steps to CRUSH It! In China course (https://www.emechina.us/...
LEADERSHIP in China (The MINDSET Report #9)
November 08, 2018 16:50 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis a replay of the keynote portion of the Mindset for China Business webinar (LEADERSHIP in China) recorded on October 31, 2018. What is LEADERSHIP, and how can we more successfully lead in China? What are the KEY Leadership qualities needed to inspire people in China? What additional Leadership SKILLS can we develop for China, and what INSIGHTS do we lack? In this webinar, we introduce BOE Analysis, a cross-cultural performance concept of imagining possible behaviors or reactions at o...
CHINESE CONSUMERS (The MINDSET Report #8)
October 21, 2018 15:43 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBMINDSET FOR CHINA BUSINESS WEBINAR (MFCB-W7) - CHINESE CONSUMERS 101 This a replay of the keynote portion of the Mindset for China Business webinar (CHINESE CONSUMERS) recorded on October 17, 2018. Why did Norwegian Cruise Line pull its flag ship (Norwegian Joy) out of the China market? Why did Starbucks China face a BACKLASH over mobile payments? Why did Apple lose its largest business account to Huawei? In this Mindset for China Business webinar, we discuss: The MINDSET of Chinese Co...
TEAM BUILDING in China (The MINDSET Report #7)
October 18, 2018 15:39 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThis a replay of the keynote portion of the Mindset for China Business webinar (TEAMWORK IN CHINA) recorded on October 3, 2018. The lengthy Q&A will be edited and posted to different channels over the coming weeks. CASE STUDY analyzes how "diverging priorities" that weren't properly aligned can and will lead to dysfunctional teamwork. Find the Right PARTNER, not local partner Align on PROCESS (more important than objectives) Align on SCHEDULE (Time has a different relative meaning in Ch...
Negotiation Dynamics with Non-Committal Partners in China (CLD Stories & Lessons #20)
October 08, 2018 22:20 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBDuring the MFCB-W6 webinar on TEAM BUILDING, I had a great discussion with an attendee regarding his negotiations with a "potential" partner in China. Q1: What does it mean when my potential partner is non-committal? What can I do? EVALUATE "Not willing to sign a contract" vs. "Not really interested to collaborate" Align PROCESS before trying to align OUTCOMES What do we mean when we say "Align on Process"? Q2: How do I decide what type of partnership structure works best? Ask QUESTION...
PARTNERING in China (The MINDSET Report #6)
October 04, 2018 16:35 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThis a replay of the keynote portion of the Mindset for China Business webinar (PARTNERING IN CHINA) recorded on September 19, 2018. We discuss all the RISKS and PITFALLS of partnering in China by reviewing a personal CASE STUDY of one of my own B2B partnering experiences in China. • What is the PURPOSE of Partnering? • What are the Biggest Misperceptions and Greatest Challenges? • What are the RISKS of "Goodwill Extraction" or "Quality Fade"? • Why do companies who invest in China ofte...
How do I begin developing Chinese GUANXI? (CLD Stories & Lessons #19)
October 01, 2018 15:24 - 1 minute - 1.41 MBQUESTION: How do begin developing GUANXI in the initial stages (2 minutes 00 seconds)? PATIENCE and an Adjustment of your ATTITUDE to be more open-minded is key! You don't have to AGREE! You just have to be open-minded. This question was answered live during third webinar in the 'Mindset for China Business' series on August 22, 2018 (MFCB-W3: Negotiations in China). #chinabusiness #china #cldvlog #mfcb #jts20 #partnering #partnerships #negotiations #chineseculture #guanxi http://genejhs...
"RED PACKET" MASTERY FOR CHINA BUSINESS (CLD Stories & Lessons #18)
September 26, 2018 20:20 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBQUESTION: How do I go about giving Chinese Red Packets, and how should I gauge whether I should be doing it or not (4 minutes 27 seconds)? This is one of the trickiest things to do in China, but it is often an integral part of reciprocity and developing GUANXI relationships. This question was answered live during third webinar in the 'Mindset for China Business' series on August 22, 2018 (MFCB-W3: Negotiations in China). #chinabusiness #china #cldvlog #mfcb #jts20 #partnering #partnership...
CHINESE GUANXI: Respect versus Empathy (CLD Stories & Lessons #17)
September 24, 2018 16:28 - 4 minutes - 3.04 MBQUESTION: How do you find the right balance between showing respect and empathy (4 minutes 21 seconds)? This question was answered live during third webinar in the 'Mindset for China Business' series on August 22, 2018 (MFCB-W3: Negotiations in China). #chinabusiness #china #cldvlog #mfcb #jts20 #partnering #partnerships #negotiations #chineseculture http://genejhsu.com
CHINA MARKET ACCESS via PARTNERS (CLD Stories & Lessons #16)
September 18, 2018 17:04 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MBDISCUSSION: Evaluating potential partners in China during the initial exploration phase of business development should prioritize true market access. What are key indicators for market access in this discussion about the healthcare market in China (5 minutes 53 seconds)? This question was answered live during third webinar in the 'Mindset for China Business' series on August 22, 2018 (MFCB-W3: Negotiations in China). #chinabusiness #china #cldvlog #amavalues #mfcb #jts20 #partnering #partn...
AGE-GAP GUANXI & WORKING WITH OLDER PARTNERS IN CHINA (CLD Stories & Lessons #15)
September 17, 2018 16:15 - 6 minutes - 4.81 MBQUESTION: I have a potential partner in China that is older (health care industry). How do I development GUANXI, and how do I know if he is the "right" partner (6 minutes 56 seconds)? This question was answered live during third webinar in the 'Mindset for China Business' series on August 22, 2018 (MFCB-W3: Negotiations in China). #chinabusiness #china #cldvlog #amavalues #mfcb #jts20 #negotiations http://genejhsu.com
Creating a WIN-WIN Agreement in China & Recognizing Greed (CLD Stories & Lessons #14)
September 14, 2018 05:51 - 4 minutes - 3.14 MBQUESTION: How do I determine if the agreement/contract is a win-win? And how will I know if my partner will become greedy and try to take advantage of me (4 minutes 30 seconds)? This question was answered live during third webinar in the 'Mindset for China Business' series on August 22, 2018 (MFCB-W3: Negotiations in China). http://genejhsu.com
ALIGNING OBJECTIVES 101 in China! (The MINDSET Report #4)
September 06, 2018 05:49 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThis episode is a replay of the 4th of 9 MINDSET FOR CHINA BUSINESS Webinars recorded on September 5, 2018. Gene J. Hsu presents the cross-cultural context of ALIGNING OBJECTIVES in China.Listen to him breakdown the sources of all your frustrations doing business in China. Getting aligned is such a basic task, but getting aligned with people in China often becomes an ordeal. • Why do Chinese people seem to talk in circles? • Why can't they seem to understand what I am saying? Listen to ...
Building US-CHINA CROSS-CULTURAL BRIDGE one student at a time
August 25, 2018 05:14 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBCLD Podcast Ep.14 - Michael P. Toothman is global project management instructor who has made a deep connection with China through the 300+ Chinese students he has taught over the past 14 years at UC Riverside. Project Management isn't just a system of processes, and bridging cultural differences isn't a skill that one simply learns. Michael has mastered the art of developing true GUANXI relationships, and along the way, he has become a KOL on Sina Weibo with over 200K followers. https://w...
NEGOTIATIONS 101 in China! (The MINDSET Report #3)
August 24, 2018 06:25 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBThis episode is a replay of the 3nd of 9 MINDSET FOR CHINA BUSINESS Webinars recorded on August 22, 2018. Gene J. Hsu presents NEGOTIATIONS in the cross-cultural context of doing business in China and contrasts how the approach, intent, process, and implications are different than what most Westerners are familiar with. Also discussed are the Biggest Misperceptions, Greatest Challenges, Common Mistakes, and Killer Tips when NEGOTIATING with Chinese people in Mainland China. #mfcb #jts20 #...
NEVER BEEN TO CHINA KILLER TIPS (CLD Insights #5)
August 20, 2018 02:36 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIf you've never been to China and are thinking about doing business there, or you've been there and often found yourself frustrated with the local Chinese business culture... Recorded on August 13, 2018 -- Brian Page, voice actor, and Gene J. Hsu, EME China Consultants sit down and discuss doing business in China. http://genejhsu.com
The How and Why of 'GUANXI' with Doctors in China (CLD Stories & Lessons #13)
August 15, 2018 07:22 - 3 minutes - 2.7 MBQ5: What is the best way to develop ‘Guanxi’ relationships with doctors and others in the healthcare industry in China (3 minutes 52 seconds)? Key takeaways: Empathy is the key to understanding opportunities to deliver 'value' to Chinese doctors to initiate reciprocity and develop closer 'Guanxi' It's NOT always about money. Doctors value 'knowledge' delivered via training and workshops Chinese Doctors value 'exposure' and opportunities to be published in medical journals Doctors, like ...
Developing 'GUANXI' to access the China Healthcare Market (CLD Stories & Lessons #12)
August 15, 2018 07:06 - 8 minutes - 5.85 MBQ4: I’m trying to launch a healthcare business in China. What can I improve my communication and relationship with suppliers and doctors? What is the best approach for someone like me (8 minutes 27 seconds)? Key takeaways: Work directly with doctors, hospitals, and service providers in partnership with your channel partners to access the China healthcare market Self-awareness is important for understanding expectations. In this example, a Hong Kong person who has spent most of his life in...
Beyond Dinners and Drinking, OPEN-MINDEDNESS is the key to GUANXI (CLD Stories & Lessons #11)
August 15, 2018 06:00 - 4 minutes - 3.02 MBQ3: What is the most common way to develop ‘Guanxi’ relationships? Is it a lot of dinners and drinking (4 minutes 20 seconds)? Key takeaways: Yes, dinners and activities outside of the office is generally how 'Guanxi' is developed in China Suggest bringing 'key' local team members into your 'inner circle'. Hanging out with your foreign colleagues separately can create a larger chasm for developing real 'Guanxi' relationships Prep foreign colleagues and visitors that certain 'key' local l...
Developing GUANXI with local teams in China through RECIPROCITY (CLD Stories & Lessons #10)
August 15, 2018 05:40 - 5 minutes - 3.92 MBQ2: How do I create this system of reciprocity with my local team to develop ‘Guanxi’ relationships to improve our communication (5 minutes 38 seconds)? Key takeaways: You should focus on developing 'Guanxi' relationships with a core team that you elevate in authority Make a point to have informal, non-business engagements with your core team members They have to 'trust' you and feel that you 'respect' them before they would be willing to proactively share information with you Patience ...
COMMUNICATIONS with your a new team in China (CLD Stories & Lessons #9)
August 15, 2018 03:42 - 4 minutes - 2.93 MBQ1: How do I communicate effectively with my new team in China and get them to “speak up” and openly discuss the problems or issues (4 minutes 12 seconds)? Key takeaways: Be aware of a 'Paratrooper Manager' backlash when you are assigned to lead in China Be aware there is little incentive for Chinese who report to you to 'proactively' report problems or issues Be aware that 'communication issues' are about 'culture', not language Be aware that 'explaining' things clearly and concisely w...
COMMUNICATIONS 101 in China! (The MINDSET Report #2)
August 09, 2018 07:20 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis episode is a replay of the 2nd of 9 MINDSET FOR CHINA BUSINESS Webinars recorded on August 8, 2018. Gene J. Hsu discusses the Biggest Misperceptions, Greatest Challenges, Common Mistakes, and Killer Tips when communicating with Chinese people in Mainland China. The MINDSET Report is media content that triggers imagination and curiosity for you to add purpose and make positive in order to CRUSH IT In China! #mfcb #jts20 #cldvlog #amavalues http://genejhsu.com
When a MINORITY in the US becomes a MINORITY in China and CRUSHES IT!
August 08, 2018 17:37 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBJay Whitley came to LA to become an actor, but he learned design and discovered a new passion in China. He is a talented design engineer, project manager, and entrepreneur who is forever linked to China based only an extraordinary experience being recruited and eventually assigned to lead a design team in Shenzhen, China for a Chinese firm. How does an African American develop 'Guanxi' relationships with Chinese executives, and how does he lead in an environment where racial stereotypes are...
China Business 101 & Cross-Cultural Performance (The MINDSET Report #1)
August 07, 2018 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBThis episode is a replay of the 1st of 9 MINDSET FOR CHINA BUSINESS Webinars recorded on July 25, 2018. Gene J. Hsu introduces the journey to become a master of cross-cultural performance to build a foundation for understanding how to navigate the complexities of doing business in China. The GUANXI ENGINE is discussed as the foundation for all business and personal relationships in China. The MINDSET Report is media content that triggers imagination and curiosity for you to add purpose and...
From CHINA ENTREPRENEUR, CONTRIBUTOR, START-UP MENTOR, To FREE FINANCIAL SELF
July 18, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBShlomo Freund's entrepreneurial exploration across the world has left an indelible footprint in China and a blueprint for 'Free Financial Self'. From a consulting firm helping Chinese investors find opportunities in Israel, to AppInChina, to keynote and mentor for startup companies in China (CHINA ACCELERATOR), to contributor for China Radio International(CRI), China's state-owned broadcasting mouthpiece. Shlomo's influence in China continues as the host of CHINA BUSINESS CAST, one of the mo...
20+ Years Developing Global-Caliber Professionals In China
July 11, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBLarry Wang is an American Born Chinese who is revolutionizing what it means to be a 'global-caliber' professional for Chinese talent. Larry started Wang & Li Asia Resources in 1994, hired his first Mainland Chinese employee in 1999, named China's 2008 Recruitment Firm of the Year, and is now a KOL in China for career and talent development. Larry has over 160,000+ followers on Weibo, 50,000+ followers on Zhihu, and he is founder of zhishangwang.com, China's go-to career and talent platform. ...
Creativity Comes From China With Less Is More Visual Identity (LIMVI)
June 11, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBWenjia Zong was born and raised in China, where she developed her passion for design, art, and fashion at a very early age. After high school, Wenjia journeys by herself to America to pursue her creative dreams. Listen as Wenjia recounts the cultural adjustments she made adapting to life in America to become a successful designer, entrepreneur, and business owner. https://www.linkedin.com/in/wenjiazong/ https://www.limvi.com
A Positive Mindset Overcomes Post-9/11 Biases To Empower Startups
June 09, 2018 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBVenkatesh Sankaran (Ven) was undeterred to transition his life and family from India to America in October 2001, less than a month after the tragic events of 9/11. Ven's journey towards success in life and business in America is empowered by his positive attitude, empathy, and eternal enthusiasm to embrace uncertainty. Listen to this extraordinary story how Ven relocates his entire family to New York City immediately after 9/11 only to embrace a new culture, new friends, and new opportunitie...
Journey Towards Success (JTS2.0) With Brian Rose (London Real)
June 01, 2018 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBMay 26, 2018 (London, UK) -- Gene J. Hsu sits on the leather chair to reminisce about his journey to become a broadcaster with Brian Rose, host of London Real. What is the purpose of launching a podcast, and how does it align with greater purpose in life and business? Listen to how creating something of value for others helps you "sell without selling" and discover greater awareness regarding your own journey towards success.
Leading Change In Complex Multicultural Environments
May 20, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBJaap van Ingen is a 6 foot 5 inch Dutchman with orange hair who has immersed himself in cross-cultural environments since attending high school in the United States and university in South Korea. For the majority of his professional career, he has worked as a PMS consultant, leading organizations all over the world towards operational excellence and sustainable behavioral changes. Listen as we dive deeply into the cultural nuances of leading change in China at a Chinese SOE with European par...
Empowering The Asia Startup Ecosystem Thru Cultural Awareness
May 09, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBGustavo Liu is a true global citizen if there was ever such a person. He was born in Taiwan, raised in Latin America, educated in the US and UK, worked in Taiwan and the US, and now he is based in Singapore to help startups, future leaders, and entrepreneurs as CEO and co-founder of The Hungry Lab Asia. Gus shares some amazing cultural reflections as well as stories of Westerners pitching Asian investors to disastrous outcomes, a true China Leadership Dilemma (CLD), and without a doubt an un...