Culture, International Protocol & 2015 Formula1 Austin Grand Prix
It is Austin’s fourth year to host Formula1 and the Austin Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas.
Coffee Culture & Global Business: Celebrate the First Official International Coffee Day
As legend has it, you can thank shepherds in Ethiopia who first recognized the rejuvenating power of coffee when their goats became more energized after eating coffee beans.
The Pearl of the Orient Seas: The Philippines Cross-Cultural Concepts Part I
It surprises business people to discover a number of unique cross-cultural aspects of the Philippines, otherwise known as the Pearl of the Orient Seas.
Tanzania: African Cat Outrunning Asian Tigers?
Before writing this post I happened to open a fortune cookie that read: “Good fortune takes preparation.”
Joseph Shaules Interview Part 2: The Intercultural Mind
For those of you as fascinated by Joseph Shaules’ ideas as I am, I was able to catch up with him further - around the world in Tokyo this time - to ask a few follow-up questions. As expected, his answers are inspiring and made me really think – exactly how do I think about [...]
Modern Business Manners, Part 2
Below is the second half of an article I penned for the July/August edition of NSide Texas Business Magazine. Whether you have just graduated or are up for a promotion, consider these modern etiquette guidelines to ensure that your behavior never takes you out of the running for a business opportunity: Avoid nail trimming at [...]
Travels to Cuba
"A bend in the road is not the end of the road ... Unless you fail to make the turn." Go to Cuba? Legally? How? I was fascinated when I discovered that this trip was organized by the the Austin Chamber of Commerce, and blessed by the US government. I had so many [...]
Guest Post: Young Women’s Alliance
Etiquette. I think we can all agree it’s something that is a bit lacking in our society.
Sharon Schweitzer’s 8 International Travel Tips
As a road warrior who has clocked something like two million miles of business travel over the past twenty years, experience has taught me that international travel is neither glamorous nor for the faint of heart. Delays, crowds, and unappetizing food are all outside of our control. But we don’t have to let unexpected surprises [...]
Sharon Schweitzer Returns to China
China is a country with 5,000 years of rich history and culture. It also offers a varied cuisine comprising of eight culinary traditions, each with their distinctive approaches and dishes: Anhui – spicy & salty, with liberal use of local produce like bamboo and mushrooms. Guangdong – includes dim sum, which means “touch your heart” [...]