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Dec 2023
37m 6s

Negotiating In Cross-Cultural Contexts W...

Kwame Christian Esq., M.A.
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In this episode, Aramide Fields, Member of The Executive Committee Member for Women In Law Japan, women of color living in japan, discusses how to successfully face cross-cultural negotiations with authenticity and confidence. 


We'll see how showing up as you are and breaking the mold can be a superpower


We'll learn :

1) The importance of understanding the context you’re in 

2) Identify and lean into your strengths (Collaboration and adaptability/comfort with ambiguity are key)

3)Advantages of being a unicorn. 


Japanese Rap: DJ KEN WATANABE - MY TURN feat. Y'S & ¥ELLOW BUCKS 


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