Want to know how business people in Silicon Valley think, work, and play?
Want to know how and why they are different from Asians?
Then, watch this video.

In this video, Part 2, I share with you 3 cultural differences in business between Korea and Silicon Valley with examples.
1. Homogeneous or Heterogeneous
2. Humble or Brag
3. School Ties or Professional Network

Time Stamps:
0:27 Difference 4. Homogeneous or Heterogeneous
- 0:52 Korea has one race, speaking one language
- 1:32 Conflicts between Koreans and Westerners’ way of thinking and working with people
- 2:01 America is an immigrants’ country
- 2:21 Diversity and Inclusion
- 2:58 Cross-functional team projects
3:29 Difference 5. Humble or Brag
- 4:29 Koreans focus on company name, years working, title, family
- 4:50 Modest, humble, resonance for Asians
- 5:24 Americans focus on strengths, leadership, achievements, awards
- 5:50 Independent, distinctive, brag for Americans
6:18 Difference 6. School Ties or Professional Network
- 6:20 Strong group culture in Korean companies, mainly old school ties
- 6:33 Line up for powerful executives in Korea
- 7:00 In Silicon Valley, respect individual excellence, not academic credentials
- 7:08 People in Silicon Valley build a network with professionals
- 7:14 Many networking events, employee referrals
- 7:55 Professional network is a great asset in Silicon Valley

You will learn from this series of Part 1, 2, 3,
- HOW business professionals work in Silicon Valley,
- WHY their mindset, behavior, and work style are different from Asians,
- WHAT you must know to work with Americans/Asians in a more professional manner.

#americanculture #koreanculture #siliconvalley

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