"The Art of War" by Sun Tzu remains to be one of my favourite books and this quote keeps reminding me on how to treat my people.
The Art of War - Chapter 10 Terrain
"Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look upon them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even unto death."
Note: The concepts discussed in this book are so precise, that you can complete this book within 2 hours. :)
Why is cross cultural training important?
We might consider a few aspects trivial, while interacting with colleagues from various cultures. But every small detail is important.
For instance, I have seen that addressing a colleague by his/her name works wonders in bringing that connect with them.
However, in certain cultures it is not appropriate to call them by their first name in a formal setup. It is interesting to note that, the positioning of their first, middle and last names also varies with culture. This is where cross cultural awareness comes into play.
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It is often misinterpreted as enduring abuses that come your way. Infact it is exactly the opposite. Being thick-skinned means, to fight back aggressively, without an impact on your emotions.
It is easier said than done :) . However, it definitely comes out of consistent and conscious practice.
