Where in the World...?

Everyone recognizes we're going global, whether it's customers, employees, suppliers, stakeholders, even the products we buy at the local grocer. Are you and your employees aware of cultural differences? For example, where in the world is passing comments such as "My, you've gotten fat" not seen as impolite, but regarded as a sign of friendliness? Check out this primer on culture. Au Revoir
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One leader's private dilemma

"My hope is that my team will finally start listening to me and take my advice."
The leader is a friend of yours. What is your approach?