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Out of 4 different ways to do business with China, executives often neglect the most dynamically developing, and possibly easiest one. When companies ask me prepare leaders for business with China through coaching, training, advisory or keynotes, I introduce 4 ways to do so. Successful partnerships usually blend them, but it's still worth "unpacking" them.

This YouTube video explains why international executives struggle to read the body language of Asian negotiation partners, and how to make it easier.

Mastering time management is a critical executive skill, yet many leaders either neglect it as “basics” or waste time handling “time management”. Here are three time-wasters and three practical steps to reduce reactive work, protect strategic priorities, delegate effectively, and use technology without creating more backlog. Practical time-management strategies for executives leading complex teams across cultures and time zones.

The challenges, responses and future of Chinese companies in Europe, inspired by our conversation with Casey Hall of Reuters.

Many senior executives struggle to let go of operational work—not because they don't trust their teams, but because they care too much.

Should leaders become tougher in difficult times? Yes to decisiveness. No to fear. A leader's job is not to distribute pressure, but to transform it into direction, momentum and results.