Author : Natalia Gindler Corsini
Navigating the Waters of Cultural Differences
Have you ever heard of Polychronic Theory? The Polychronic Theory sheds light on how some cultures diverge in their manifestations. Communication within cultures in Latin America for instance, is notably intricate, characterized by both verbal expressiveness and warmth. This contrasts with colder-climate cultures like the Anglo-Saxon or Nordic, which adhere to a monochronic approach. These […]
Facing A Dishonest CEO
Once upon a time, in a developing country, there was an enthusiastic and driven compliance professional named Alex. Alex had just landed a dream job as a compliance officer in a prominent company that had its headquarters in a distant land. The company was renowned for its commitment to ethics, compliance culture, and maintaining the […]
Michael, The “World’s Best Boss”
Let’s talk about real world businesses through The Office. The Office, a widely acclaimed comedy series in the United States, originated from its British counterpart and centers around the lives of employees at a paper supply company’s Scranton (Pennsylvania) branch, Dunder Mifflin. It explores the characters’ personal lives and relationships, however the primary focus remains […]
Who You Are With May Tell Who You Are
The saying “Tell me who you’re with, and I’ll tell you who you are” is perhaps one of the most widely recognized and frequently repeated phrases in the Spanish language. It appeared in the influential Spanish novel “Don Quixote” by Miguel de Cervantes. It serves as a cautionary statement, suggesting that people’s behaviors and thought […]
The Inverse Relationship Between Procrastination & Compliance
Basically all humans procrastinate to some extent. We’ve all faced difficulty while dealing with matters that require thoughtful decisions, either on a personal level on filing tax returns, paying bills, saving for retirement, quitting addictive behaviors, or at work on budget, hiring, firing, marketing, or customers and many others. People, including corporate leadership and businesses’ […]
Talk The Talk But Do Walk The Walk
Many experts agree that a boss is someone who simply manages employees and tasks, while a leader is someone who inspires, motivates, and guides their team towards a common goal. A boss may rely on their positional authority to get things done, while a leader earns respect and influence through their actions and character. A […]