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1.  The first thing that my mother-in-law did upon my arrival in Japan was introduce me to our neighbors in 17 houses! There, she handed me a towel while she introduced me to each and everyone of [...]

One of the most popular pieces of advice that people receive when operating across cultures is, “When in Rome, Act Like the Romans.” This advice essentially means that in order to be successful [...]

Picture this: You are at a networking event and see across the room a potential employer from a company you’re interested in. You walk over to that person, look him in the eye, and say the [...]

We have been raised to believe meritocracy as the way to success. They teach us from an early age in school as potential future leaders that “If you work hard, you’ll accomplish [...]

Today’s interview is with San Francisco-based CEO and Creative Director Nishika de Rosairo. Nishika draws on the idea of connectedness, power and transformation in her designs. A naturally [...]

Louise Wiles and Evelyn Simpson are co-founders of Thriving Abroad. Currently based in the UK, they have a total of 40 years of expat experience. They are both qualified coaches and they’ve [...]

As a TCK, I struggle with many of my identities. How I chose to label myself depends on where I am, who I am talking to, and comfort level. It is definitely a learning experience when I label [...]

Are you trying to find your place, your “fit”? There is a lot of talk these days about “fit.” Employers desire to hire people who “fit” into the culture of their organization. Prospective college [...]

Ricky Shetty is the owner and operator of Daddy Blogger, where he writes about parentingfrom a father’s perspective. The website Daddy Blogger includes reviews of family-friendly products and [...]