Recently, genetic scientists have determined that in the 6 billion rungs of the DNA ladder that make up the nucleus of the human cell, there is less than .02% difference between one race and another. There may be many cultures, tribes, nations, languages and peoples, but apparently one common ancestry for us all.

Because many real estate firms hire people from a variety of different cultures, miscommunication and misunderstanding can easily occur. Such miscues can lead to stress, frustration and anxiety that in turn can negatively impact performance, relationships and teamwork. Understanding the communication styles and cultures of the global workforce can open new gateways to successful cross-cultural communication. This 5 Point Plan, taken from The Success Series http://www.iSucceed.com hopes to show that being a child of the new modern world often requires being open to different international perspectives.

1. Finding Common Interests.
2. Appreciating Different Values.
3. Having Empathy.
4. Being Understanding.
5. Being Patient.

It may feel like a complex, confused journey of a thousand miles and a thousand cultures. Yet it all begins with small steps. Orison Swett Marden once said, “The universe is one great kindergarten for man.” So, have fun, learn to tune down your haste, bury your frustration, wash away your pre-conceived opinions and open your mind to variety and new friendships.

Acknowledgement
This article is part of “The Success Series” by Stefan Swanepoel: author of 10 books and whitepapers and a celebrated speaker to more than 250,000 people on five continents. Stefan is CEO of iSucceed, Inc., the nation’s largest online mentoring and coaching company in the real estate industry with over 175 mentors and 300+ hours of material. For a free trial, visit http://www.iSucceed.com and use the promo code RISMedia.

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