Articles
The First 90 Days as a Country Manager in China
An operational read of the first ninety days as a foreign Country Manager in China — who to listen to first, the decisions to refuse, and the moments instinct from your last role becomes the wrong instinct here.
Why Smart Leaders Make Worse Decisions Abroad
Leadership across cultures creates a different kind of isolation. A small circle of trusted peers who understand the pressures of senior leadership in Asia helps leaders make better decisions on the questions that matter most.
How to Avoid Those Sleepless Nights on Calls with HQ
What changes about "managing up" when the deciders are twelve hours away — the cadence, the structure, and the small habits that build HQ trust over time.
When to Hire an Executive Coach (and When You Don't)
The honest answer to "should I hire an executive coach" — the situations where coaching reliably earns the fee, and the situations where something else fits better.
Coaching, Mentoring, Therapy, Consulting, Training
Five professional relationships — coach, mentor, therapist, consultant, trainer. Which one fits the question actually on your mind.
Cross-Cultural Leadership in China: Unexpected Frictions To Be Aware Of
Operational frictions that show up for foreign leaders in China — and the specific adjustments that pay back inside a quarter.