Approaches to authority and decision making are not the only ways in which cultures differ, but they are arguably the most important in the leadership context. And if international managers confound the two, they will make mistakes in adapting their leadership styles to the cultures and situations at hand. The management approach that works in Lagos won’t be as effective in Stockholm.
When you’re in transition, your role is likely to shift —whether it means tackling new job responsibilities, working in a different environment or reporting to a new boss. Sometimes it can even be all of the above!
Regardless of your particular situation, it’s a crucial time. In fact, Watkins argues that impressing your manager and colleagues within the first 90 days is not...
No soul-crushing commute. No managers or co-workers hanging over your shoulder. No one stealing your lunch from the office fridge. Remote work is wonderful. But it's not without its challenges.
Ask anyone who works remotely as a telecommuter or from home running their own business: It's not all rainbows and unicorns. A recent report from the United Nations International Labour Organi...
L.L. Bean topped the list for excellent customer service in the latest "Customer Service Champions" report from Prosper Insights & Analytics, which surveyed 6,500 consumers in September 2016.
This is the third time the apparel retailer has led in the annual ranking, which weights consumers' responses by each retailer's annual revenue and "fan base," according ...
Millennial women are on the move, and want the opportunity to work abroad more than ever before. A study from PwC earlier this year found that international work is attracting "unprecedented" demand, with 70% of millennial women indicating that they want to work abroad, particularly early on in their careers.
As a journalist, I have relocated twice in the past five years from Austr...
At some point in our professional lives, most of us will have to deal with people we just don’t like or can’t seem to get along with. A clash of personalities is most likely at the root of these conflicts. Despite our best efforts, we sometimes just can’t seem to make it work. The unfortunate result is that the quality and enjoyment of our work suffers, and our stress levels s...
If the working world has learned anything in the last few years, it is the importance of resilience. Here are 5 essential tips to help your organization become more resilient.
Mastering Leadership in a Global Context: Perspectives from Jeremy Thiessen
Adilstone Group is honored to have strong and passionate leaders at the helm of our enterprise, and one of those leaders is our Head of Office in Vietnam, Jeremy Thiessen. Jeremy has been the head of the Vietnam office and team since its inception in 2019 and has overseen the office's growth and development as Ad...
Success may be partly a result of insecurity, say entrepreneurs and researchers.
People who have a chip on their shoulder may be more motivated to prove their worth.
However, if you're constantly whining about your disadvantages, you may be less inclined to succeed.
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