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Gabor Holch
Aug 13, 20242 min read
Master Executive Presence in 2024 (free webinar)
It's tempting to think that senior executives do not struggle with self-confidence issues. In fact more responsibility means more pressure.
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Gabor Holch
Jul 23, 20242 min read
Leadership styles and remote leadership (video & webinar)
Watch my brand new video on leadership across time zones or join my next free webinar on DISC-based leadership styles.
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Gabor Holch
Jun 4, 20242 min read
cultural matches & mismatches (free webinar)
At this free webinar we'll discuss why people fail in culturally diverse teams & how they can turn cultural "mismatches" into opportunities.
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Gabor Holch
Apr 22, 20242 min read
Leadership beyond culture shock (free webinar)
Free webinar about why managers underestimate culture shock at both virtual and personal work, and how to prepare themselves better.
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Gabor Holch
Feb 13, 20242 min read
Do foreign advertisers finally grasp the Chinese New Year spirit? (video)
Chinese New Year advertising hits & misses by Adidas, Burberry, Coca-Cola, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Lancôme, LEGO, Nike, Watsons & more.
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Gabor Holch
Dec 20, 20233 min read
Binge-listen my 2023 podcasts
My 2023 podcast appearaances about my new book Dragon Suit, expats, coaching and writing. Watch or listen, and let me know what you think.
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Gabor Holch
Dec 4, 20233 min read
A great early-bird chat about China's expats
What is happening to China's expat community? What is the "next China"? How can managers deal with geopolitical interferences in business?
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Gabor Holch
May 3, 20234 min read
How technology quietly undermines cultural agility
Tech tools promise efficiency by avoiding cultural nuances, but they can undermine the cultural agility of leaders, teams and companies.
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Gabor Holch
Apr 14, 20232 min read
Ipsos Happiness 2023: Why China's inflated score matters (video)
psos Happiness 2023: China's inflated happiness score and why business leaders must understand it
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Gabor Holch
Feb 22, 20235 min read
Why managers fail to prepare for culture shock abroad
An expat position is not just another promotion. Even seasoned executives will meet unexpected hurdles once they take their careers abroad.
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Gabor Holch
Sep 15, 20224 min read
Are Chinese or European managers better at leading in crisis?
Who is better prepared for today’s volatile and uncertain environment: European or Chinese managers?
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Gabor Holch
Mar 2, 20224 min read
How cultural differences make online negotiations fail
Three common online negotiation situations where you are likely to fail for intercultural reasons.
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Gabor Holch
Jan 30, 20223 min read
Why Western advertisers still get Chinese New Year wrong
Why, after a quarter century of involvement in China, do Western firms still get Chinese New Year Wrong? I see three principal reasons.
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Gabor Holch
Dec 31, 20215 min read
Five culture scams to avoid in 2022
For an intercultural consultant, these two years have been like a goldmine full of carelessly placed dynamite.
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Gabor Holch
Aug 9, 20212 min read
Five essential qualities for China CEOs (video)
What are the essential qualities for China CEOs according to author Dr Laurie Underwood, and why they will not be found in one person.
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Gabor Holch
Mar 10, 20212 min read
Mapping intercultural strengths makes management teams better
Respecting diverse opinions, temperaments and work styles is every professional team’s philosophy—until the first crisis comes along.
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Gabor Holch
Feb 23, 20215 min read
Three culture hacks to improve wasteful online meetings
Anyone with a broadband access is a global problem-solver now. People support remote work, but connected meetings have built-in flaws.
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Gabor Holch
Sep 16, 20205 min read
How culture makes or breaks business plans
There is no safe place to hide from culture, whatever the industry. Chinese investors approach financial risk differently from Swiss ones.
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Gabor Holch
Jan 7, 20205 min read
The 2020 guide to intercultural leadership
Global people skills aren’t optional any more—2019 made this message clear. Global business reached managers of tiny startups in Mumbai or m
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Gabor Holch
Jul 3, 20195 min read
Expats behind China’s triple great wall
Foreign experts and businesses in China are a discriminated minority and a privileged elite at the same time. Foreign-Invested enterprises a
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