How to be Indispensable to International Teams | Career Development

As I continue to study, read, and assimilate the vast knowledge of “businessy things” available I inevitably create links and make lists as to what skills and traits are needed for individuals to flourish as team members and to function at their highest level.   As I tend to focus on the more serious topics of management, leadership and winning, I also try to make it entertaining and short to keep your attention.

On that note, this post is an amalgamation of  topics which when combined create a powerful understanding of how to be indispensable to international teams.  This 20-something guide was inspired by many of my fellow students who are or have just graduated.  Going into the world of international business isn’t going to be difficult for some of the international students, but for the others who stumble upon great opportunities, this guide is for them and for you.

Consider this your 20-something, 101 guide to working in or with international teams.

The series includes the following:

• Creative Problem Solving
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Mediation
• Leadership
• Presence
• Negotiation
• Listening

 

Public Speaking Skills – Why They Matter To Your Brand

Personal branding is about more than just your mission statement, brand statement, and resume package; its about presenting YOU as a package – all of you.

We’ve all been stuck in horrid presentations and public speaking engagements, and thought about why no one had every told the speaker that they were a nightmare.  If you’re self-aware (and at this point I certainly hope you are) I’m sure you know if you suck or not.  However, if someone’s told you that you suck (and hopefully you don’t), use the criticism in your heart and co-workers whispers to embrace the personal branding motto, “show me a problem and I see solutions”.

The Art, Science, and Ethics of Persuasion

“With great power comes great responsibility”

– Voltaire –

Brace yourself, things just got real…(personal)

…It’s story time…

When I was 12 my middle school decided to pick out certain kids to go on a leader/follower field trip.  I was not amused at that age, but I went anyway.  IT WAS A TRAP! It was all about shaming and scaring us!