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Navigating Korean Work Culture: Lessons in Leadership, Conflict, and Community as Foreign Teachers

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Content provided by Simon Goode. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Simon Goode or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, Simon Goode interviews his friend and former colleague, Meng, about their experiences teaching English in South Korea. The discussion touches on navigating cultural differences, and adapting to Korean workplace hierarchy. They discuss the challenges of managing diverse teams, handling conflict between foreign teachers and local management, and the lasting impact of these experiences on their personal and professional lives. The conversation is filled with reflections on leadership, cross-cultural communication, and fond memories of building community abroad.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Navigating Cross-Cultural Work Challenges

03:54 Cultural Challenges and Perspectives

08:00 Building Trust Across Language Barriers

10:52 First Job Challenges

15:49 "Becoming a Teacher in Busan"

16:55 Balancing Leadership and Relationships

20:18 Teacher Management Tension Abroad

25:10 Teaching Across Cultural Boundaries

26:36 Teaching Older and Younger Students

31:58 "Guidance and Support at Work"

34:10 Workplace as a Classroom

37:19 Community Bonds in Busan Memories

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Manage episode 518101293 series 3440489
Content provided by Simon Goode. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Simon Goode or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, Simon Goode interviews his friend and former colleague, Meng, about their experiences teaching English in South Korea. The discussion touches on navigating cultural differences, and adapting to Korean workplace hierarchy. They discuss the challenges of managing diverse teams, handling conflict between foreign teachers and local management, and the lasting impact of these experiences on their personal and professional lives. The conversation is filled with reflections on leadership, cross-cultural communication, and fond memories of building community abroad.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Navigating Cross-Cultural Work Challenges

03:54 Cultural Challenges and Perspectives

08:00 Building Trust Across Language Barriers

10:52 First Job Challenges

15:49 "Becoming a Teacher in Busan"

16:55 Balancing Leadership and Relationships

20:18 Teacher Management Tension Abroad

25:10 Teaching Across Cultural Boundaries

26:36 Teaching Older and Younger Students

31:58 "Guidance and Support at Work"

34:10 Workplace as a Classroom

37:19 Community Bonds in Busan Memories

Click here to send me a quick message via FanMail

Support the show

Thank you so much for listening! I'd love to know what you think and connect.

website: simongoode.com
email: [email protected]

  continue reading

85 episodes

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