Podcast appearances and mentions of dean foster

Last month, Dean entered a ryokan in Japan, so this month he - and we - are re-entering the Japanese bathroom in the FIRST-EVER episode of the "Oops, Your Culture's Showing!" podcast. Enjoy this special reissue of our March 23rd 2018 premiere episode, titled "Shaving & Japanese Toilets"! World cultures expert Dean Foster and longtime friend Tom Peterson dive into bathroom habits around the world in this episode, with the act of shaving and, yes, using the toilet. Join them as they dissect the features and cultural origins of the Japanese toilet, and why perhaps it isn't catching on in the U.S. (Or is it? No!) So relax, heat up your toilet seat, and turn down your 1812 Overture, because you're going to want to hear this. ***Subscribe to Dean's Substack here for all of Dean's CultureQuizzes, “Culture's Consequences” articles, and much more!*** Have a cultural question or episode idea? Reach out on X/Twitter & Facebook (@OopsCultureShow) or by email at oopscultureshow@gmail.com. Hosts: Dean Foster & Tom Peterson Audio Production: Tom Peterson & Torin Peterson Music: “Little Idea” – Bensound.com

[27:02] Get expert advice on creating inclusive holiday celebrations at work that honor diverse cultures, foster connection, and make everyone feel valued.

Story: How Sam Winchester Could Have Been Dean Foste Author: serendipityxx1 Rating: GA Site link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/347231 Read by: kristinsauter Summary: What if Mary didn't take the deal? Used by the author's permission. The characters in these works are not the property of the Audio Fanfic Podcast or the author and are not being posted for profit.

Red House Interviews local songwriters, artists, creatives, and interesting people, recorded at Red House Studio and hosted by Tyler Nail. Visit TylerNail.com for more information and the full library of The Red House Podcast Jeffrey Dean Foster is a Winston-Salem native and an example of creative achievement within the community. He's had a long and interesting history within the music industry. We talk about his career and other stuff. Red House Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/red-house-logo/ Website: https://www.tylernail.com/redhouse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redhousenc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedHouseSess... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2M5acfC... Patreon link: https://www.patreon.com/tylernail The Triad Podcast Network is presented by The Ginther Group Real Estate, Ashley McKenzie-Sharpe of NEO Home Loans, ICON Custom Builders and Three Magnolias Financial AdvisorsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Dean Foster is a Winston-Salem native and an example of creative achievement within the community. He's had a long and interesting history within the music industry. We talk about his career and other stuff.

Death is the common denominator — no matter our skin color, our age, our religion. But across cultures, there are differences in traditions surrounding death and how it's marked and respected … from Tibetan sky burials, to the Pyres of Varanasi, to Ghana's fantasy coffins. Dean Foster is the founder of DFA Intercultural Global Solutions […] The post Common Death, Uncommon Cultures: Dean Foster appeared first on Plaza Jewish Community Chapel.

Dr. Dean Foster and Jeanne (Braa) Foster are a match made in heaven. Dean has had a successful practice in San Diego involving 4 hospitals trauma departments plus teaching in the medical department at UCSD. Jeanne rose from being a single mother and hairdresser to become the Artistic Director of John Paul Mitchell Systems in 1989. This powerful episode is about being love and receiving ultimate love.    What is T's Takeaway? "Be the love that changes the people around you."   Follow @tinamblackpmts on Instagram and email tina@tinablack.net.  Join our Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2585105928480173/

[28:50] Communicating with clients and colleagues from a different culture is challenging. Our guest shares how to improve communication in a globalizing world.

Kasara D'Elene, M.A. of TruHealth is back with Dena Marie AND she brought her son, gifted musician Dean Foster. Website: www.TruHealth.com

Kasara D'Elene, M.A. of TruHealth is back with Dena Marie AND she brought her son, gifted musician Dean Foster. Website: www.TruHealth.com

2 local managing brokers share their insights on the current local Real Estate market. We discuss how and why the market is changing, company culture, and what new agents need to know while entering the Real Estate arena Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/signaturewest)

In today’s episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and my guest, Dean Foster, as we talk about how cultural awareness can improve global work interactions. Dean Foster is a speaker, presenter, and author, who has played a central role in developing cross-culture training and consulting. He is also the founder of DFA Intercultural Global Solutions and the former worldwide director of Berlitz Cross-Cultural. Currently, Dean serves as the executive strategic consultant of Dwellworks Intercultural, helping people develop global cultural agility and a skillset for working across borders. Now, if you want to be more culturally aware, feel free to get in touch with Dean Foster via his website down below!Cultural Awareness In Global Virtual WorkWith how global work has become, cultural awareness can significantly affect how we communicate with our clients and our team. After all, cultures often differ in communication styles. Some cultures would evade negatives and retreat into silence rather than elect a topic. Meanwhile, others would come forward with a case and explain issues in detail. A global meeting will always have people with varying communication styles, and having it in a virtual setting will only accentuate these differences even more. Hence, as a leader or even a member of a global meeting, whether virtual or not, you need to practice mindfulness, understanding, and respect, all essential in cultural awareness. That way, people can feel comfortable communicating the way they need to. You have to use virtual meetings as a vehicle for listening, not just telling, and it takes enlightenment from the right resources to do so, such as Cultural Concierge. Outline of the episode:[04:07] Dean Foster’s background and how he got to where he is today.[08:48] What changed in globalization and cross-cultural work through the years.[16:30] How the revolution in technology supercharged the influence of cultural information and training.[18:34] What Cultural Concierge is and how technology made it easier for the service to provide ongoing cross-cultural support.[20:51] How cultural awareness can solve the fundamental issues of working globally.[25:13] Being guided by a cultural expert versus doing the research yourself.[27:13] The best practices for remote work and how to improve communication in a virtual setting.[32:17] How Dean navigated between his media and teaching career through storytelling.[35:50] Cultural Dexterity versus Cultural Relativity: how understanding and respect is essential in working globally.[40:07] What Dean thinks is the future of virtual work based on life during the pandemic.[41:53] The element of loneliness in the relocation business and how to get comfortable with separation from familiarity.[45:42] How Dean Foster uses his difference to make a difference.Resources:LinkedInWebsiteCultural Concierge Services:UYD Collective:Connect with Tayo Rockson and the As Told By Nomads Podcast on:Linkedin:PodcastTwitter:Personal Website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dean J. Foster, M.D. Dr. Dean Foster knew he would be a doctor from an early age. His Dad was in general practice when doctors made house calls and delivered babies. Dean witnessed first hand the value of wellness in life. He was educated at UCSD in molecular biology then attended USC for medical school. He did his residency at L.A. county Hospital to become a board certified orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Foster is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He had a successful practice in San Diego involving 4 hospitals trauma departments plus teaching in the medical department ay UCSD. This hectic lifestyle brought him a point of seeking Jesus and travel to The Holy land. Dean did his first mission in 2000 and continues to do missions to the present. He has chosen to lay down the scalpel and partner with Jesus to bring a revival of Christian wellness, protecting missionaries and those who serve the sick from chronic debilitating diseases and cancer. Jeanne Foster Jeanne (Braa) Foster rose from being a single mother and hairdresser to become the Artistic Director of John Paul Mitchell Systems in 1989. During her career she shared her talents on stages around the world. As a role model for hairdressers, Jeanne received the very first North American Hairstylist of the Year Trustees Award. Known for her humility and humanity, in 1999 Jeanne was recognized by Modern Salon Magazine as one of the top 75 educators of the century. She recommitted her life to Jesus and retired. She and Dean married in 2003. In 2006, Dr. Foster learned he had cancer. Still reeling from the diagnosis, he and his wife Jeanne were plunged, out of control, into a whirlwind of specialists, tests, treatment options, and alternative medicine. Dr. Foster and Jeanne credit not only his physical recovery, but also surviving the process itself, with their strong faith in God and the ability to hear His direction for them during this time. From this experience, they developed a vision to share the principles of internal, external and eternal wellness in a Christ-centered program. This program is designed not only to build strength and balance in Christians for long-term health and wellness, but also as a tool for drawing those who are hurt and suffering into a safe environment to learn how to experience Christian wholeness throughout eternity. Today Dean and Jeanne work side-by-side sharing “cellular fitness, physical health and Christian wellness as the foundation for eternal beauty.” http://LifeChurch.com CONTACT INFORMATION deanjfoster@yahoo.com

Former U.S. Sen. Slade Gorton of Washington, a three-term Republican and 9/11 commissioner, died Wednesday at the age of 92. Gorton's death was confirmed by J. Vanderstoep, a former campaign manager and chief of staff. Vanderstoep said Gorton suffered from a condition related to Parkinson's disease. Thomas Slade Gorton III was born in Chicago in 1928. He was a descendant of the Gorton Seafood family of Massachusetts. But it was politics that attracted him from a young age. After college and law school in the east, Gorton came to Seattle in 1953. He practiced law and fell in with a group of young, moderate Republicans. They included future governor and senator Dan Evans who helped Gorton win his first campaign for state Legislature in 1958. Gorton would go on to serve five terms in the Washington House, rising to majority leader. He played a key role in the redistricting battles of the 1960s. Dean Foster, a Democratic staffer at the time, said Gorton was a formidable redistricting

This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour , Sam welcomes founder and Executive Strategic Consultant, *Dean Foster*. Dean is the founder of DFA Intercultural Global Solutions; and former Worldwide Director of Berlitz Cross-Cultural; and currently Executive Strategic Consultant for Dwellworks Intercultural. His work has taken him to more than 100 countries. He is the host on *CNN* of the nationwide “Doing Business in … ” series; a frequent guest commentator on culture, global work and social issues for *CNN, CNBC,* the *BBC* and other radio and TV shows; and has been interviewed in *Newsweek, USA Today,* *New York Times,* and elsewhere *.* In 2012 Dean was inducted into Worldwide ERC's prestigious *“Hall of Leaders”;* in 2013 he received the Forum for Expatriate Management's acclaimed *Lifetime Achievement Award*. Dean has written many articles and published five books, including *Bargaining Across Borders* ( https://d38rqs2egh08o4.cloudfront.net/link_click/f0yQJ5XfJ7_bkDkc/36005d53214a11aa269901c7e6db790e ) , voted as one of the top ten business books of the year by the American Library Association. As a contributing editor with National Geographic, he wrote the monthly “CultureWise” column appearing in National Geographic Traveler Magazine.  Watch the *Facebook Livestream by clicking here* ( https://www.facebook.com/InspiredThoughtsWithSam/videos/4393348954023716/ ) *.* *‍* ‍ *Segment 1:* The show starts with the weekly quotes from Abraham and the Universe. The first quote has to do with focusing on conquering today. The second is about living in the moment -- the journey is not about getting to the destination, it is about joyfully walking along the path. So often we are just looking to get to the end goal and not appreciating the views on the way there. Sam introduces his guest Dean Foster, (not to be confused with science fiction author Allen Dean Foster). Dean is an extremely accomplished global businessman. He has published 5 books, one of which was voted into the top 10 Business Books of the Year. He consults with organizations on understanding the impacts that culture has when you work with many different backgrounds. *Segment 2:* Dean, like Sam, is a native New Yorker and grew up in an extremely multicultural environment. Dean says multiculturalism is like being a fish in the water, who doesn't see the water. You are often immersed in it without knowing it and Dean suggests that people should be aware of how the cultural differences affect a person's environment. Defaulting to a negative standpoint when we think about culture is not productive, and instead it should be thought of as a gift and opportunity to think about things differently. Sam asks what can be done to be more mindful of cultural differences. Dean gives a two tiered response: (1) turn off your ego, and (2) enlist them as an ally in your journey by asking questions. He suggests that businesses use the differences as a tool to achieve an understanding. *Segment 3:* Sam and Dean use the example of the Japanese, who Sam has worked with closely in the past. They do business community-style which means everyone on the team must have their questions answered, everyone has to look at every detail before they come to a decision, and it must be a consensus. This may be frustrating for the US American who is looking for fast decision making without consulting too heavily with the team. There is an inherent humility with the Japanese, who do not differentiate their solo work from the work of the team, which is very different from the American style of business. They discuss how the Japanese have been wearing masks for so long and the Americans are having trouble latching on to this. Sam says that wearing a mask is an “act of kindness” rather than a political statement - it shows caring for the wellbeing of others. The “collective good” mindset that is common in Asia is a factor as to why they are making such progress with COVID. Dean reminds the audience that it's all about balance. *Segment 4:* Sam asks Dean how he relates to someone who has an extremely different culture from him. Dean says that we must humbly and respectfully ask questions about the things we don't understand. It is important to find the similarities between cultures, but the similarities don't negate the differences. The similarities are what you use to build on, but the differences are what will make the problems. Dean says the biggest challenge we must conquer is denying the differences even though the current generation is more mindful that they exist. The problem is people don't know how to manage them. It is the responsibility of everyone to educate themselves about the variances between the people of this planet. Dean's greatest hope is that as we are forced to interact with each other, we find a way to grow rather than retreating to violence. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-conscious-consultant-hour8505/donations

As you know, I believe that empowering women, getting gender right on the planet, is the most impactful peacebuilding initiative we humans can undertake. Thus, one of my main initiatives these days focuses on building women's skill in negotiation. I'm super excited to say that I just completed my first online offering of what I call the mini-workshop series on women, negotiation and power. I had 14 participants, a great group from around the world that gathered weekly on zoom (thank God for zoom) for about a month. As always, I appreciated the diversity in the group. From national origin or current residence, folks were from the UK, South Sudan, Russia, Australia, Colombia, Morocco, Yangon, the United States (East and West Coast) and, notably to me, there was a lot of generational diversity. For women, especially as we step into our leadership across the world, it feels to me critical that we are talking to each other across nation, tribe AND across age. We have a lot to learn from each other. Most excitedly for me, I think participants got the connection between how we negotiate in our individual lives, in our families, in our workplaces, — and what is happening on the world stage. I can feel the power of a cohort of women who understand collaboration in the face of conflict, and how to use it for our own benefit and in our leadership in the world around us. If you or anyone you know is interested in staying tuned to this initiative, you can put your name on my Women, Negotiation and Power blog list here. In this current episode, on negotiation, gender and culture, I talked with my colleague and return guest, Dean Foster of deanfosterglobal.com. Dean has extremely stellar credentials in the field of cross-cultural communication, has worked with most major Fortune 500 companies, pretty much every cultural group on Earth, national governments, the UN etc. He is an author, speaker, and I like this — a “cultural concierge”. Dean and I go way back and cut our teeth together with Ellen Raider and Ellen Raider International who was one of the first to teach intercultural negotiation around the world. Dean went on to quote-unquote “major” in cross-cultural communication with a quote-unquote “minor” in negotiation, and I went on to “major” in negotiation and collaborative processes, with a “minor” in intercultural communication. Negotiation is a very culture-bound concept: Indeed, you can't really think about negotiation without considering culture. And certainly for women in many cultures, cultural norms clamp our mouths shut — we just can't negotiate period. For example, I had a client — a young woman from China that I was with in Seoul — and she was saying, “I love this material.” (We were doing a collaborative negotiation skills course.) “But I can't negotiate at home: I just do what I'm told. And actually, all the money I earn from my job, it goes to my brother.” What do I mean by culture? It's often commonly thought of as artifacts, music, etc. I'll call that “high culture”. What we're talking about here is what goes on below the iceberg, if you will, what's happening in the deep root system of the tree, what I'll call “worldview”. Geert Hofstede, who was a Dutch researcher in the area, and whose thinking I've used over the years, defined culture as the “collective programming of the mind that distinguishes the members of one human group from another.” It's like a group personality, if you will. Culture is to a group what personality is to an individual. And culture is just the way that different humans on the planet have come up with the challenges and opportunities of living on our particular section of the globe. In this episode, I wanted to explore with Dean a question that I started thinking about as I was writing my book on women and negotiation, which hopefully will be coming soon. He and I have shared with audiences for years the variables that research highlights as differentiating national cultural groups — like individualism, uncertainty, attitudes towards time, attitudes towards authority (often known as power distance), task versus quality of life orientation, things like that. But how do these variables differ by gender within one cultural group? If in one country, where the dominant cultural norm shows up as highly individualistic, does that mean that if the men and women were looked at as subgroups, they would be equally, highly individualistic? So that's what we're going to talk about here. How does gender impact the cultural variables that research has identified? And we're going to do this just based on our own empirical evidence, our experience over the years of working in this area. One other thing, this episode was recorded right at the beginning of the outbreak of the coronavirus in the US, but before the killing of George Floyd and the ensuing protests about racial justice and police brutality which then rippled around the world. From working all over the globe, one of the things that I've learned about us humans is that we are much more alike than we are different. That's true of nations, tribes, genders, all of it. We have the same categories of needs — physical, security, belonging, etc., the same categories of feelings — mad, sad, glad, etc. But how these manifest is impacted by culture. It may seem simple to say, but simple stuff is often most worth saying, and ever more important to emphasize in our shrinking and contentious world, that when you create a climate that is collaborative across difference, that allows people to meet their basic needs, you don't need coercive and violent police, and you don't need a hyper-militarized planet either. When you build a collaborative climate in a family, a team, a group or a world, you do not get or you greatly minimize “groupo- centrism”, my elegant word for identity-group polarization. You do not need to dominate one cultural group with another. You do not need to put trillions into weapons especially when that money is so sorely needed to heal our declining planet. But understanding cultural differences is super important and super rich, and makes life much more interesting. So, if you are someone who has followed the cross cultural literature, or even if you have not, I know you will enjoy this conversation, about culture and gender. We believe we have raised more questions than we have answered but perhaps someone listening will get inspired and do some welcome research in the area. If you have any thoughts on our conversation, we'd love to you to share them in the comment section of our podcast blog below.

Dean Foster is a cross-cultural business expert, intercultural training consultant, author, speaker, and the Founder & Principal at Dean Foster Global Cultures, a training and coaching company focused on cultural competencies and agilities. Based in New York City, Dean has played a central role in the development of the field of cross-cultural training and consulting.  He has worked with most major Fortune 500 companies, national governments and NGOs. His work has taken him to more than 100 countries around the world, and to every continent – including Antarctica. He believes that living in the 21st century means experiencing cultural complexity every day, allowing it to transform our travel, our work, our holidays, our relationships – in short, our very being – if we are to become the global citizens we need to be. Besides his consulting work, Dean is on the faculty of the American University's Intercultural Management Institute in Washington, D.C. He has also taught at other premier institutions, including Harvard Business School, Columbia University School of Business, New York University, and Darden Business School. He's a frequent contributor on the topic of culture, global work, and social issues for major media outlets such as CNN, CNBC, the BBC, Newsweek, USA Today, and The New York Times. Dean is the author of five books, including Bargaining Across Borders, which was voted one of the top 10 business books of the year by the American Library Association. And he is the co-host of Oops, Your Culture Is Showing! – a podcast that explores global cultures and issues around cross-cultural communication.   Links: Dean Foster Global Cultures website Dean's books on Amazon Podcast: Oops, Your Culture Is Showing! Dean on LinkedIn Dean on Facebook Dean on Instagram Dean on Twitter   Note: this interview was recorded at the very beginning of March 2020, just before the spread of COVID-19 caused international travel to be suspended. Still, as corporate executives are forced to move their international business meetings into the virtual realm, and companies rely entirely on digital channels for their global business communications, cultural differences in communication require as much attention as ever. - Kathrin Bussmann

Director of Berlitz Cross-Cultural.  He is an Executive Strategic Consultant for Dwellworks Intercultural - and in addition hosts the Apple Podcast “Oops, Your Culture’s Showing!”  Dean has traveled to over 100 countries, has several decades of experience consulting for major Fortune 500 companies, national governments and NGOs - including the United Nations and World Trade Institutes. Free Book Dominating Your Mind Connect with Bert Martinez on YouTube. Connect with Bert Martinez on Twitter. Connect with Bert Martinez on Instagram. Click here for more episodes. 

In his new book series consultant Dean Foster offers practical advice for companies on how to gain cultural competency in a global marketplace. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In his new book series, consultant Dean Foster offers practical advice for companies on how to gain cultural competency in a global marketplace.

In his new book series, consultant Dean Foster offers practical advice for companies on how to gain cultural competency in a global marketplace.

Dean Foster, founder of DFA Intercultural Global Solutions and author of "Bargaining Across Borders," explains how knowing traditions and customs in other parts of the world can be the beginning of successful working relationships and how not knowing those things can ruin your efforts before you even begin How can an introduction or an exchange of business cards be a plus or minus for you and how will people in other countries expect you to negotiate? Join us as Dean shares helpful tips from his 35 years of studying business culture around the world.

Dean Foster, founder of DFA Intercultural Global Solutions and author of "Bargaining Across Borders," explains how knowing traditions and customs in other parts of the world can be the beginning of successful working relationships and how not knowing those things can ruin your efforts before you even begin How can an introduction or an exchange of business cards be a plus or minus for you and how will people in other countries expect you to negotiate? Join us as Dean shares helpful tips from his 35 years of studying business culture around the world.

Segment 1: Jeanne Bliss pioneered the role of the Chief Customer Officer, holding the first ever CCO role for over 20 years at Lands' End, Microsoft, Coldwell Banker and Allstate Corporations. She is the author of the book “Would You Do That to Your Mother? The "Make Mom Proud" Standard for How to Treat Your Customers”.Segment 2: Raymond D. Zinn is an inventor, entrepreneur, investor, angel, bestselling author and the longest serving CEO of a publicly traded company in Silicon Valley. Zinn founded semiconductor company Micrel (acquired by Microchip in 2015). He is the offer of the new book “Zen of Zinn”.Segment 3: Mike Milan is Finagraph's Vice President, Customer Success with over 20 years of sales and entrepreneurship experience. He has translated innovative ideas into multi-million dollar businesses. Segment 4: Dean Foster is the founder of DFA Intercultural Global Solutions; and former Worldwide Director of Berlitz Cross-CulturalHis work has taken him to more than 100 countries. Segment 5: Jason Hsiao is the Chief Video Officer & Co-Founder of Animoto, an award-winning online video builder that makes it easy for anyone to drag and drop their way to powerful and professional marketing videos. Sponsored by Nextiva and Finagraph

June 12th has been set as the date when President Donald Trump will meet in Singapore with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. With so much at stake, President Trump and his entourage most certainly will get lots of advice from the State Department and CIA concerning what cultural landmines to avoid.  For companies and organizations that engage in important cross-cultural interactions, Dean Foster serves as a one-man State Department/CIA. Foster – who is the founder of DFA Intercultural Global Solutions, hosts a series on the subject for CNN, and has written the “Culture Wise” column for National Geographic – is an expert on training Americans on the intricate nuances in cross-cultural communications, foreign negotiation best practices, and global etiquette. Foster will share his own advice with host and reputation coach Dean Rotbart regarding the President’s upcoming trip, as well as what every American who does international business – even in nearby Canada – must do so as not to sabotage relationships before they’re even formed. Photo: Dean Foster, DeanFosterGlobal.com Posted: May 14, 2018 Monday Morning Run Time: 45:55

World cultures expert Dean Foster and longtime friend Tom Peterson dive into bathroom habits around the world in this episode, with the act of shaving and, yes, using the toilet. Join them as they dissect the features and cultural origins of the Japanese toilet, and why perhaps it isn’t catching on in the U.S. (Or is it? No!) So relax, heat up your toilet seat, and turn down your 1812 Overture, because you’re going to want to hear this. Subscribe now! Have a cultural question or episode idea for Dean and Tom? Reach them on Twitter and Facebook (@OopsCultureShow) or by email at oopscultureshow@gmail.com. Music: "Little Idea" - Bensound.com

Exciting News! We have a new feel, rythym and sound to The Peacebuilding Podcast. Please check it out in this episode. In this next podcast conversation, Susan talks with Dean Foster whose name is synonymous with building intercultural competency. Dean has worked in almost 100 countries, has been a speaker at major business schools in the United States including Harvard and Columbia, is the host on CNN of the nationwide “Doing Business in…” series and is also a frequent guest commentator on culture, global work and social issues for global media networks. What is culture? Who am I culturally speaking? Those are questions that are almost always salient to any conflict resolution or peacebuiliding process. Groups get easily polarized around identity and culture when conflict is handled in an adversarial way. And many of the biggest conflicts on the planet today have a strong component of cultural misunderstanding. As the world get's increasingly more-crowded, it's important that all of us build both our ability to deal with difference in constructive ways and also our understanding of how we differ culturally speaking. Susan likes to say “culture is to a group what personality is to an individual. It's a group's personality, the unique way that a group has devised to deal with our common human challenge of staying alive on the planet.” Susan caught up with Dean somewhere between a trip to Prague and New York. Early on in the interview, Dean says: “When faced with something we don't understand or that we find mystifying, we always have a choice. We can decide to approach it as an opportunity for growth and learning. . . or we can approach it fearfully -- as something dangerous”. Dean talks about his early “cross-cultural education” growing up in Brooklyn, New York and reflects on the shift of globalisation over the last twenty-five, thirty years. The conventional wisdom in the multinational world when Coleman and Foster got started in their professional work was that we have a global multi-national culture now that transcends any invidual culture. Dean says that while there is some truth to this, it is far from accurate. He sees in millennials a greater acceptance that cultural differences exist, but not necessarily a real increase in understanding about what those differences are. Foster talks about some projects he did, supporting an American multi-national working with a Russian team, about China, and about multi-cultural teams where so much business is done these days. Please enjoy the episode and send any feedback to susan@thepeacebuildingpodcast.com. More information about Dean Foster and his work can be found at www.thepeacebuildingpodcast.com.

Click here to listen to The Minimal Pair: Episode 010Show Notes: The Minimal Pair Title: Don't Box Them InEpisode no: 010Date: Recorded on 5/30/14Topics in Language LearningIntroverts/Passive LearningSources: “Passive Learners vs. Introverts—A comment,” by Naomi Epstein (from the blog Visualizing Ideas) #ELTChat Summary from May 7th 2014—“How we deal with passive learners,” compiled by Lizzie PinardTalking points from both sources and our experiences:Distinction between “introverts” and “passive learners”Introverts didn't raise their hands, but were clearly listening; rather than conforming to the expected learning behavior, they adapt their own Passive learners seem completely disengaged from the lesson; often don't know what's going on, when things are due, and how to complete assignmentsMotivationStudents who have to be there vs. students who want to be thereAge and life experience as factors in student beahviorAvoiding labels, targeting the problem“Introvert” and “passive” are not mutually exclusiveNot important to argue over definitions or positive & negative connotations of eachMore important to focus on the behaviors inherent to both/all kinds of learners and how to make space for them in the classroomOur tips:IntrovertsVariety of activities (i.e. speaking vs. writing)Take it slow (build up to oral participation & give them time to think before responding)Partner work (gives them a space to build confidence)Passive LearnersMeeting them where they are (trying to get them to see it from their perspective)Academic contractFrequent conferencesHow our tips support distinguishing between the two,……but don't “box them in!”[24:30]MethodologyJournalingWhatInformal assessmentHomework/in-classWhoAcademic English studentsListening & pronunciation studentsGrammar?WhyReading comprehensionSummarizing, paraphrasing, & plagiarismVocabulary buildingDescription, Analysis, Self-reflectionReal world participation incentiveProgress monitoringWhen & Where At home vs. in classBefore reading vs. afterTesting situationsExtra creditHowSide-by-sideQuote-paraphrase-reflectVocabularyListening comp.Group workSTAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) journalsDaily reflections[45:20]Culturally speaking…Cross-cultural communication Source: DFA Intercultural Global Solutions, LLC http://dfaintercultural.com/top-10-tips-for-communicating-with-anyone-in-the-world/ What are Dean Foster's tips and how do we use them in the classroom?Take your time – Ask the other speaker to slow down – Keep it simple – Don't be afraid to ask for help – Avoid baseball English – Skip the acronyms – Don't ask yes/no questions – Get rid of double negatives – Talk to more than one person – Start formal – Pay attention to the non-verbal – Be respectful, be interested, & be humble SHOUT OUTS: #ELTchat and everyone who participated in the conversation, especially Naomi Epstein and Lizzie Pinard)YOU our listeners! Thanks!Adjunct Action!Keep it minimal!

Mark and Francis welcome Dean Foster to the show. Dean Foster is the head of Dean Foster Associates and is the author of the "Global Etiquette Guide" series of books. Mr Foster joins the guys to discuss travel abroad and how gesture can be ...