Tag Archives: adaptation

The Many Meanings of “Respect”

Lately, I’ve found myself reflecting (yet again) on the idea of respect. As a white female from the global North living outside of her home country, I ponder this word a lot. At first glance, it feels like such a strong and straightforward word. It is something most of us aspire to give and hope toContinue reading “The Many Meanings of “Respect””

Trust, Control, and Creativity: Can the SEMCO Style Work in Today’s Workplace?

What actually makes people happier and more creative at work? This question sat at the center of a Young SIETAR webinar I participated in exploring the SEMCO Style, a management philosophy popularized by Brazilian business leader Ricardo Semler. Rather than simply presenting the model, participants examined it through several influential intercultural frameworks developed by Fons Trompenaars, Geert Hofstede, and Richard D.Continue reading “Trust, Control, and Creativity: Can the SEMCO Style Work in Today’s Workplace?”

Groundhog Day

I know I am publishing this well past February 2nd, but still think it is culturally relevant, especially in 2022… During the pandemic, at least in the English-speaking western world “Groundhog Day” the popular 1993 film became a shorthand joke for how we’re all supposed to get out of this Corona wave loop. Do youContinue reading “Groundhog Day”

A six word story about ME

[°This is prompt 6 in the #virtualcampfire2021 November writing series hosted by @chameleon_coaching & @southboundstories. “I’m a verbose, life-improvement in process.” Me If you have seen my other posts you know by now that I have a lot to say. We all know that it is your choice to read any or all of itContinue reading “A six word story about ME”

This is me…

Over on Instagram (@AmidreamEU), Christina Kapaun @southboundstories  and Annyka Overton @chameleoncoaching created a series of writing prompts (#virtualcampfire2021) for ex-pats to share over the course of November. I am a bit of a sucker for a community-minded activity and for writing prompts, so I decided to participate. So, this is me. Hello! 👩🏻 My name is Christina.Continue reading “This is me…”