The International Business Podcast

If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline.   Today, we talk about the multi-domestic strategy.   This strategy emphasizes local responsiveness over global efficiency. Companies adopting this approach...

If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast. Today we talk about Temu.   Temu is an online marketplace that belongs to the Chinese Pinduoduo Group, which was founded by Colin Huang, one of China’s wealthiest entrepreneurs. It kicked off in May 2022 and made its way to Europe in May 2023.Th...

If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host, Leonardo Marra, welcome to The International Business Podcast. Today’s the last episode of 2024. I’ve decided to bring back the best episodes of the year. And by best, I mean the most listened to. Enjoy these pills from your favorite episodes, and see you in 2025. -------- If you work with Asia or in...

If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is your host Leonardo, welcome to the international business podcast.  Today we dive into the fascinating world of international professionals relocating to Denmark. As of 2024, Denmark's GDP is projected to reach approximately $412.28 billion, reflecting a solid growth rate of around 3.0%. This growth is larg...

If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline.   Today, we talk about inflation.   Inflation is an essential economic principle that denotes the overall rise in the costs of goods and services within an...

If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is Leonardo from Shanghai, and welcome to the international business podcast.  Today we delve into business innovation.   What is design thinking? How can an organization improve the volume and quality of new ideas? And more. -------- If you work with Asia or in Asia and want to understand it properly, you are in...

If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. Welcome to the International Business Podcast, hosted by me, Leonardo.   Are you based in the U.S. but tasked with expanding sales into Latin America? Are you a French national in Tokyo managing Asia-Pacific markets? Or perhaps you're in Spain overseeing exports to the Middle East and North Africa?   These are just...

If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. Today, we talk about global manufacturing.   Global manufacturing involves companies evaluating diverse political, cultural, and technological factors when...

If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. Today, we explore the divide between China and the United States and its global repercussions.   The world is increasingly dividing between the U.S. and China. No government or company is immune to the escalating tensions between these two superpowers.   - China’s old growth playbook relying on real estate forgrowth is...

If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline.   Today, we talk about escalation, specifically tariffs escalation. Tariff escalation refers to a trade policy characterized by protectionist measures, in w...

If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. Today we discuss about corporate culture, multicultural teams, cultural agility and more. How can leaders actively shape and reinforce thecorporate culture within their organizations, especially during times of change? Teams are the core of organizationalperformance and need dedicated support to align on goals, come to...

If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. Today, we present the concept of hierarchical business culture, a vital aspect of organizational dynamics that significantly influences management practices...

If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is Leonardo from Shanghai, and welcome to the international business podcast. Today, we delve into the experiences of foreigners working in Japan, collaborating with Japanese professionals, and vice versa.  Who is your typical executive in Japan? How does leadership change across language and culture? What is the...

If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. Today we present the concept of dollarization. Dollarization occurs when a country transitions from using its domestic currency to adopting a foreign curren...

If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. This is Leonardo from Shanghai, and welcome to the international business podcast. Today, we discuss the China's digital ecosystem.  -------- If you work with Asia or in Asia and want to understand it properly, you are in the right place. Business culture, and intercultural stories. ⁠Join the “Asia With Leonardo” n...

If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. Today we present the concept of Foreign Direct investment (FDI).  Foreign Direct Investment is a significant aspect of international economics, representing...

If you work across time zones, borders, and cultures, this is the show for you. Welcome to the international business podcast. Today, we discuss expats. To learn more about each guest joining Leonardo today, please check below. -------- If you work with Asia or in Asia and want to understand it properly, you are in the right place. Business culture, and intercultural stories. ⁠Join the “Asia With...

If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. In the "Concept" series, Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. To further your research, you can find sources below. Today we discuss tariffs. A tariff is essentially a tax on products, raw materials, or goods produced...

If you work across time zones, borders and cultures, this is the show for you. Today we start a new format called " Concept" . Every week (or so) Leo aims at defining a topic in international business. These are shorter episodes to illustrate key concepts in this discipline. To further your research, you can find sources below. Today we talk about APEC, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperat...

What is strategy in a broad sense? What are the different types of international strategy? How would you define competitive advantage? This and more in today’s episode. If you’d like to come on the show, please connect with Leo. -------- If you work with Asia or in Asia and want to understand it properly, you are in the right place. Business culture, and intercultural stories. ⁠Join the “Asia With...

Are 1:1 meetings important? How to run effective meetings? What’s their purpose? This and more. Let's engage with international professionals from China, the UK, the USA, and Japan. -------- If you work with Asia or in Asia and want to understand it properly, you are in the right place. Business culture, and intercultural stories. ⁠Join the “Asia With Leonardo” newsletter⁠ . ------- ⁠"Asi...