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Michael Cobb About This Week's Guest Michael Cobb After success in the computer industry, Michael formed ECI Development in 1996. This residential resort development company owns projects in Belize, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama including 5 miles of beachfront, 4000 acres, golf course, hotels, and residential properties. Michael contributes professionally on matters concerning international real estate finance and development. He serves on the board of several multinational companies, charitable foundations, and is a past International Director for the National Association of Realtors. Michael and his wife, Carol, lived as expats, raising two daughters overseas, from 2002 through 2016. "If you come to Latin America without patience, you will get it there. If you come to Latin America with patience, you will loose it." His tips on becoming more culturally competent are: Have patience. Relax and take it easy. Humility in your approach to other cultures. Set your assumptions about the other culture apart. Have compassion for the other culture. Consider it as contious caring... Links mentioned in this episode are: Email address: mcobb@ecidevelopment.com Website: https://www.ecidevelopment.com/ Culture Matters You Can Also Listen to the Culture Podcast and Management Podcast Build your Cultural Competence, listen to interesting stories, learn about the cultural pitfalls and how to avoid them, get the Global perspective here at the Culture Matters podcast on International Business. We help you understand Cultural Diversity better by interviewing real people with real experiences. Every episode there is an interview with a prominent guest, who will tell his or her story and share international experiences. Helping you develop your cultural competence. Welcome to this culture podcast and management podcast. To Subscribe to this Management Podcast, Click here. The Culture Matters Culture Podcast. Available on iTunes and Stitcher Radio Click here to get the podcast on Spotify Talk to your Amazon Alexa and listen to the Podcast If you have a minute, please leave me an honest rating and review on iTunes by clicking here. It will help the visibility and the ranking of this culture podcast on iTunes immensely! A BIG THANK YOU! Enjoy this FREE culture podcast! Music: Song title - Bensound.com More Ways of Listening: Get a Taste of How Chris Presents, Watch his TEDx Talk Name Email Address Phone Number Message 9 + 8 = Send Call Direct: +32476524957 Whatsapp: +32476524957 Book Chris Smit as a Speaker If you're looking for an Engaging, Exciting and Interactive speaker on the subject of Intercultural Management & Awareness you came to the right place. Chris has spoken at hundreds of events to thousands of people on the subject of Cultural Diversity & Cultural Competence. What Others Say About Chris: “Very Interactive and Engaging” “In little time he knew how to get the audience inspired and connected to his story” “His ability to make large groups of participants quickly and adequately aware of the huge impact of cultural differences is excellent” “Chris is a dedicated and inspirational professional” His presentation can cover specific topics, or generally on Cultural differences. Duration of any presentation can vary from 20 minutes to 2 hours and anything in between and are given World Wide. Book Chris now by simply sending an email. Click here to do so. % of People Rating a Presentation as Excellent