Standing up for one’s beliefs.
Episode #119: One Person at a Time?
Divergent rules for speaking up.
Episode #117: Unconditional Respect?
Deference to one’s elders.
Episode #114: On the Line
A summer job with high stakes.
Episode #113: Working Hands
Reading palms at a party.
Episode #112: 'Room for One More?' w/ Thorunn Bjarnadottir
I was pleased to sit down with my longtime friend and colleague, Thorunn Bjarnadottir, to discuss her upbringing in Iceland and her insights on some of the cultural differences she has experienced during her many years living and working in the U.S. Formerly the Director of Intercultural Education in the International Student and Scholar Services office at the University of Minnesota, Thorunn is now the founder and CEO of Dancing With Differences.
Episode #104: An Unexpected Connection
A surprising gesture across cultures and generations.
Episode #102: 'Channeling Grandpa Paul' w/ Annette Benson
I so enjoyed this conversation with my friend and colleague, Annette Benson. We talked about her childhood in rural Illinois surrounded by family and the impact of those early experiences, especially the time spent with her grandparents, on who she is today. Annette is the Senior Public Relations Consultant with the Center for Intercultural Learning, Mentoring, Assessment, and Research at Purdue University and I’ve gotten to know her through her work on a major initiative called the Intercultural Learning Hub.