Meet Benjamin Cheng. He is currently the Chief Inspiration Officer for Mind Inspirations LLP. He is also the Head of training curriculum development for several companies, helping them customize their training system for Success and Master Trainer to roll out these programs globally.
Cheng talked about what it's like to be Hainanese in Singapore and do business in China. We speak about the intricacies of doing business in China, exploring cultural nuances, and the importance of finding a common ground. Benjamin shared his thoughts on how Chinese management styles, highlighting the importance of relationships and being humble when dealing with different cultures.
Tune in for an enriching dialogue that transcends borders and celebrates the beauty of cultural exchange!
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IN THIS EPISODE
(00:00) Introduction: Introducing Benjamin Cheng, a Hainanese in Singapore and working with China.
(01:36) Growing up as a Hainanese: Benjamin explains the Hainanese dialect's origin and talks about his upbringing in Singapore with a father who migrated from Hainan.
(02:48) Family and Education: We discuss Benjamin's family background, his education journey, and being the first generation to attend college.
(05:18) Life Lessons and Failures: Growing up, loneliness and setbacks shaped his personality. He talks about his failed business at age 28 and the lessons learned.
(07:04) Doing Business in China: Benjamin's business consulting in China, discussing the cultural nuances, respect, and the importance of understanding local customs.
(12:27) Cultural Differences and Observations: Cultural differences in communication styles, humility, and indirectness between the Western and Asian cultures.
(16:28) Tolerance in Singapore and Global Perspectives: Singapore's tolerance, diversity, and how the world can learn from such a multicultural society.
(20:20) Parenting and Balancing: Insights into parenting, the challenges of being a strict father, and the need for balance in parenting styles.
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