China Leadership Dilemma Podcast

THE CHINESE HONEYMOON PERIOD highlights 10 Chinese cultural concepts that are widely misunderstood but essential for understanding HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and HOW to create more positive communication patterns that lead to more constructive cooperation.Practical Definition: 铁饭碗 Tiěfànwǎn is a subconscious mentality of ordinary Chinese people that collective lifetime employment, which is sustainable based solely on maintaining Guanxi connections, is desirable.LinkedIn Post on Jan 24, 2022https://www.linkedin.com/posts/genejhsu_practical-definition-%E9%93%81%E9%A5%AD%E7%A2%97-ti%C4%9Bf%C3%A0nw%C7%8En-is-a-activity-6891386239849775104-3kw2Special thanks to all the contributors to this discussion:Dr. Miguel Cerna https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-miguel-cerna-alternatives/Anastasia Chevtchenko https://www.linkedin.com/in/monacolaclasse/Iain Hoggarth https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-hoggarth-084200a0/Manfred Huschka https://www.linkedin.com/in/manfred-huschka-b8b9a55/Juliette Pitt h

THE CHINESE HONEYMOON PERIOD highlights 10 Chinese cultural concepts that are widely misunderstood but essential for understanding HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and HOW to create more positive communication patterns that lead to more constructive cooperation.Practical Definition:  给面子 Gěimiànzi is proactively giving someone OUTWARD demonstrations of flattery, praise, and respect for the purposes of deepening Guanxi.LinkedIn Post on Jan 17, 2022https://www.linkedin.com/posts/genejhsu_%E7%BB%99%E9%9D%A2%E5%AD%90-g%C4%9Bimi%C3%A0nzi-weekly-chinese-cultural-concept-activity-6888862344525557760-GpodSpecial thanks to all the contributors to this discussion:Denis Niedringhaus https://www.linkedin.com/in/denis-niedringhaus-ab547740/Dr. Miguel Cerna https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-miguel-cerna-alternatives/Anastasia Chevtchenko https://www.linkedin.com/in/monacolaclasse/Iain Hoggarth https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-hoggarth-084200a0/Manfred Huschka https://www.linkedin.com/in/manfred-husch

THE CHINESE HONEYMOON PERIOD highlights 10 Chinese cultural concepts that are widely misunderstood but essential for understanding HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and HOW to create more positive communication patterns that lead to more constructive cooperation.Practical Definition:  信任  Xìnrèn is the level of trust in another person, while Truth-Default is the tendency to believe strangers are mostly honest most of the time.LinkedIn Post on Jan 10, 2022https://www.linkedin.com/posts/genejhsu_%E4%BF%A1%E4%BB%BB-x%C3%ACnr%C3%A8n-weekly-chinese-cultural-concept-activity-6886327287269224448-zkY1Special thanks for the invaluable insights shared during the holidays: Juliette Pitt https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliette-p-845206143/Cristina Arcaini https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinaarcaini/Manfred Huschka https://www.linkedin.com/in/manfred-huschka-b8b9a55/Denis Niedringhaus https://www.linkedin.com/in/denis-niedringhaus-ab547740/ All ADD YOUR VOICE posts, videos, and podcasts updated weekl

THE CHINESE HONEYMOON PERIOD highlights 10 Chinese cultural concepts that are widely misunderstood but essential for understanding HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and HOW to create more positive communication patterns that lead to more constructive cooperation.My Definition: Chinese instinctually feel opposing forces (陰陽 yīnyáng) create gray areas (灰 huī) to operate that produce the least amount of chaos for the greatest personal benefit (利益 Lìyì), and it is this balance between extremes, the yin, and the yang, where the greatest harmony exists.LinkedIn Post on Jan 3, 2022https://www.linkedin.com/posts/genejhsu_%E9%99%B0%E9%99%BD-y%C4%ABny%C3%A1ng-weekly-chinese-cultural-concept-activity-6883804869405364224-acTkSpecial thanks for the invaluable insights shared during the holidays:Simone Harre https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-harre-0834a786/Todd Cornell https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-cornell/DenisDr. Miguel Cerna https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-miguel-cerna-alternatives/Juliette P

THE CHINESE HONEYMOON PERIOD highlights 10 Chinese cultural concepts that are widely misunderstood but essential for understanding HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and HOW to create more positive communication patterns that lead to more constructive cooperation.My Definition: Liyi (利益 lìyì) is the perceived personal benefit(s) of deepening Guanxi.LinkedIn Post on December 27, 2021https://www.linkedin.com/posts/genejhsu_my-definition-liyi-%E5%88%A9%E7%9B%8A-l%C3%ACy%C3%AC-is-the-perceived-activity-6881287999989145600-3IEZSpecial thanks for the invaluable insights shared during the holidays:Teacher Liping Yan https://www.linkedin.com/in/liping-y-053900174/Denis Niedringhaus https://www.linkedin.com/in/denis-niedringhaus-ab547740/Juliette Pitt https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliette-p-845206143/Cristina Arcaini https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristinaarcaini/Todd Cornell https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-cornell/Guan Her Ng https://www.linkedin.com/in/guan-her-ng/ All ADD YOUR VOICE posts, vide

THE CHINESE HONEYMOON PERIOD highlights 10 Chinese cultural concepts that are widely misunderstood but essential for understanding HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and HOW to create more positive communication patterns that lead to more constructive cooperation.My Definition: Guanxi (关系) is the relationship between two people that represent their expectations from each other in terms of favoritism, referrals for connections, and the sharing of inside information.LinkedIn Post on December 20, 2021https://www.linkedin.com/posts/genejhsu_my-definition-guanxi-%E5%85%B3%E7%B3%BB-is-the-relationship-activity-6878767744301572096-7yn8 Special thanks for the invaluable insights shared:Dr. Matthias Niedenführ https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthias-niedenfuehr/Alberto Antinucci https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertoantinucci/Dr. Miguel Cerna https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-miguel-cerna-alternatives/Juliette Pitt https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliette-p-845206143/Cristina Arcaini https://www.linkedin.co

Listen to my conversation (just 3 minutes long) with Sophia about the best practices for negotiating with Chinese people, especially when they are non-committal.And leave me a question or comment.There is nothing more important in our world today than improving how we communicate and negotiate with Chinese people.https://www.genejhsu.com/chinamythpodcast

There is a "literal truth" and a "relative truth " with ALL THINGS CHINA. Literally, NO ONE precisely knows what happened except Peng Shuai and her accused, Zhang Gaoli. That said, you probably want to know what happened in "absolute terms" relative to Western values and the #METOO movement.However, it is also valuable to examine situations like these in the proper cultural context, as a means to attain a more desirable outcome.Read the blog https://www.genejhsu.com/blog/pengshuai

Replay of our Zoom Meetup on September 28, 2021 to celebrate the end of Season 1 of the China Myth Podcast -- 10 episodes to help you learn HOW Chinese people think, WHY they behave the way they do, and WHAT you can do to influence their behavior in a positive way.What Chinese cultural concepts build our foundation for playing and winning the China game, in other words, create new communication patterns and better outcomes?Reverse Q&A #1 -- How do you prevent, stop, or deal with circular conversations in China? 不要 (bùyào) don’t let them 恶性循环 (èxìngxúnhuán) “Enter a vicious cycle or spiral out-of-control.”Six ways to play and win the China game in the Chinese arena: Step #1 - China Myth Podcast (Listen on your favorite podcast)https://chinamyth.buzzsprout.comStep #2 - DOWNLOAD CHINA MYTH PODCAST LISTENER'S GUIDEhttps://www.genejhsu.com/chinamythpodcast-cheatsheetStep #3 - The Chinese Honeymoon Period (Read each episode on kindle vella)https://www.amazon.com/The-Chinese-Honeymoon-Period/dp/B09756P11G/ 

How can you stop those frustrating circular conversations and prevent them from spiraling out of control?What is the best tactic to allow your Chinese partners to preserve Face when they are wrong or make mistakes, and why is preserving Face and giving them an offramp so important for your overall success in China?The final episode of Season 1 reminds you of the journey ahead, from the Chinese honeymoon period, to their Liyi considerations, to how they feel when disrespected or disenfranchised.Winning in China always starts by gaining their TRUST, as they define it, and trusting them beyond the limits of your comfort zone.DOWNLOAD CHINA MYTH PODCAST LISTENER'S GUIDEhttps://www.genejhsu.com/chinamythpodcast-cheatsheetChina Myth Podcast episodes are also published as The Chinese Honeymoon Period short stories on Kindle Vella.https://www.amazon.com/The-Chinese-Honeymoon-Period/dp/B09756P11G/ Every Tuesday, there is a YouTube Live Recap Q&A Chinese Concept Reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/c/GeneHsu 

Why do so many seasoned China veterans say, "China is a land of contradictions?"This episode walks you through the major emotional influences of Chinese 心态 (xīntài), which combined with knowing someone’s Liyi (利益) calculation is a recipe for success.Ultimately, this is where our advantage lies in doing business in China—deploying more positive imagination and purpose-driven curiosity to 摸透对方的心态 (Mō tòu duìfāng de xīntài), which means to feel the nuances of their attitude, psyche, and mentality.DOWNLOAD CHINA MYTH PODCAST LISTENER'S GUIDEhttps://www.genejhsu.com/chinamythpodcast-cheatsheetChina Myth Podcast episodes are also published as The Chinese Honeymoon Period short stories on Kindle Vella.https://www.amazon.com/The-Chinese-Honeymoon-Period/dp/B09756P11G/ Every Tuesday, there is a YouTube Live Recap Q&A Chinese Concept Reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/c/GeneHsu 

How do you embrace another way of thinking when it is vastly different from your own?ANSWER = Decode their 心态 (xīntài) and reprogram your attitudeIn Chinese culture, 心态 (xīntài) goes beyond how someone thinks. It includes the state of their psyche and attitude toward how certain things make them feel based on the associated Face or Mianzi.A person's 心态 (xīntài) is an integral aspect of their mentality, but the tipping points that trigger an adverse reaction are largely unknown to most Westerners.DOWNLOAD CHINA MYTH PODCAST LISTENER'S GUIDEhttps://www.genejhsu.com/chinamythpodcast-cheatsheetChina Myth Podcast episodes are also published as The Chinese Honeymoon Period short stories on Kindle Vella.https://www.amazon.com/The-Chinese-Honeymoon-Period/dp/B09756P11G/ Every Tuesday, there is a YouTube Live Recap Q&A Chinese Concept Reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/c/GeneHsu 

In order to gain a complete picture of how Chinese feel, we need to understand the concept of 委屈 (wěiqu), which is how Chinese people feel whenever they perceive they have lost something of value.One of the many challenges foreigners face is A) sensing what might cause someone to feel 委屈 (wěiqu) or wronged and then B) deciding whether it is worth making an adjustment.Most foreigners, including myself once upon a time, feel our goals, and clearly communicating them is more important than worrying about how someone else "feels" about our positions or policies.So the critical question becomes, how can we accomplish both at the same time?DOWNLOAD CHINA MYTH PODCAST LISTENER'S GUIDEhttps://www.genejhsu.com/chinamythpodcast-cheatsheetChina Myth Podcast episodes are also published as The Chinese Honeymoon Period short stories on Kindle Vella.https://www.amazon.com/The-Chinese-Honeymoon-Period/dp/B09756P11G/ Every Tuesday, there is a YouTube Live Recap Q&A Chinese Concept Reviewhttps://www.youtube.

China is not homogenous, and there are no absolutes in anything we say or analyze about how Chinese people think and behave.Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) represent a sizable demographic and reflect China’s Iron Rice Bowl Mentality, and it is a helpful contrast for understanding Chinese cultural dichotomies with the West.This episode also illustrates what every Chinese person has been conditioned since birth, 想办法 (xiǎng bànfǎ), which means to figure out a way to get something done by any means necessary. Listen to how this translates into their behavior and how it can be influenced.DOWNLOAD CHINA MYTH PODCAST LISTENER'S GUIDEhttps://www.genejhsu.com/chinamythpodcast-cheatsheetChina Myth Podcast episodes are also published as The Chinese Honeymoon Period short stories on Kindle Vella.https://www.amazon.com/The-Chinese-Honeymoon-Period/dp/B09756P11G/ Every Tuesday, there is a YouTube Live Recap Q&A Chinese Concept Reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/c/GeneHsu 

Chinese people will always figure out a way to compensate themselves for any missing goodwill from you, so we will introduce Jack, my first local channel partner in China who came in at the highest level of Guanxi and as trustworthy as they come.So how could this relationship sour, and what could have prevented Jack from lying, cheating, and stealing (Goodwill Extraction)?DOWNLOAD CHINA MYTH PODCAST LISTENER'S GUIDEhttps://www.genejhsu.com/chinamythpodcast-cheatsheetChina Myth Podcast episodes are also published as The Chinese Honeymoon Period short stories on Kindle Vella.https://www.amazon.com/The-Chinese-Honeymoon-Period/dp/B09756P11G/ Every Tuesday, there is a YouTube Live Recap Q&A Chinese Concept Reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/c/GeneHsu 

TRUTH is a Chinese cultural dichotomy with the West, as well as our tendency to trust strangers (Truth-Default).Learn how Richard used Art of War (AoW) misdirection to discredit me, and how his clandestine activities could have been identified and prevented.DOWNLOAD CHINA MYTH PODCAST LISTENER'S GUIDEhttps://www.genejhsu.com/chinamythpodcast-cheatsheetChina Myth Podcast episodes are also published as The Chinese Honeymoon Period short stories on Kindle Vella.https://www.amazon.com/The-Chinese-Honeymoon-Period/dp/B09756P11G/ Every Tuesday, there is a YouTube Live Recap Q&A Chinese Concept Reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/c/GeneHsu 

Learn how I incorporated “Shanghai life” into my business, and hear the story of an arrogant Brit named Keith and how the power of Yin Yang Guanxi connections can change your fortunes in China.“To be successful in China, you need to manage the different shades of gray because nothing is black or white” - David Chang | China CEO | Philips ChinaDOWNLOAD CHINA MYTH PODCAST LISTENER'S GUIDEhttps://www.genejhsu.com/chinamythpodcast-cheatsheetChina Myth Podcast episodes are also published as The Chinese Honeymoon Period short stories on Kindle Vella.https://www.amazon.com/The-Chinese-Honeymoon-Period/dp/B09756P11G/ Every Tuesday, there is a YouTube Live Recap Q&A Chinese Concept Reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/c/GeneHsu 

In Chinese, there is a term called (利益 Lìyì) that Chinese people use to calculate how they will proceed in developing Guanxi with someone. This Liyi calculation affects everything, and understanding all its variables can help you solve your dilemmas in China.Listen to how each person’s Liyi calculation affects their behavior, boldness, and expectations.DOWNLOAD CHINA MYTH PODCAST LISTENER'S GUIDEhttps://www.genejhsu.com/chinamythpodcast-cheatsheetChina Myth Podcast episodes are also published as The Chinese Honeymoon Period short stories on Kindle Vella.https://www.amazon.com/The-Chinese-Honeymoon-Period/dp/B09756P11G/ Every Tuesday, there is a YouTube Live Recap Q&A Chinese Concept Reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/c/GeneHsu 

Our story begins with Vincent as an example of how Guanxi is developed between two people who by default, don't have any hierarchical relationship, but Richard became my direct report before we'd ever even yet. Discover what's happening beyond perceptions as Guanxi is being developed? What are some subtle signs that everything isn't as it appears, especially when you are in a reality distortion bubble called THE HONEYMOON PERIOD?DOWNLOAD CHINA MYTH PODCAST LISTENER'S GUIDEhttps://www.genejhsu.com/chinamythpodcast-cheatsheetChina Myth Podcast episodes are also published as The Chinese Honeymoon Period short stories on Kindle Vella.https://www.amazon.com/The-Chinese-Honeymoon-Period/dp/B09756P11G/ Every Tuesday, there is a YouTube Live Recap Q&A Chinese Concept Reviewhttps://www.youtube.com/c/GeneHsu 

Ever wonder WHY so many cross-cultural ventures in China lead to disappointment? And why are so many of us frustrated communicating with our Chinese counterparts, rather than enjoying the journey into this wonderful culture?I'm Gene Hsu, author of Solving CHINA's Unknown Unknowns and now host of the China Myth Podcast, and my MISSION is to show you how to Listen-In-Context to learn how China really works and how to win the China game inside the Chinese arena.Sometimes, when we don't know how to listen, we also miss seeing the most obvious path to success.https://chinamyth.buzzsprout.com - Subscribe on your favorite podcast (Episode 1 launches on July 21, 2021)DOWNLOAD CHINA MYTH PODCAST LISTENER'S GUIDEhttps://www.genejhsu.com/chinamythpodcast-cheatsheetChina Myth Podcast episodes are also published as The Chinese Honeymoon Period short stories on Kindle Vella.https://www.amazon.com/The-Chinese-Honeymoon-Period/dp/B09756P11G/ Every Tuesday, there is a YouTube Live Recap Q&A Chinese Con