Course Overview

Doing excellent work isn't always enough to advance.

American workplaces have unwritten expectations about when to speak, how to disagree, demonstrate ownership, make accomplishments visible, and build influence. When we miss these cues, we may never be told—we simply miss opportunities.

This practical course examines key moments where Chinese and American workplace expectations can collide and teaches participants to:

READ for signs of culture
INTERPRET what they may mean
KNOW WHAT TO DO AND SAY in response

The goal isn't to “become American.” It is to understand the playbook and know how to use it when it serves you.

What will I learn?

  • GET HEARD — Speak up, disagree, and contribute with confidence.
  • BUILD INFLUENCE — Make their thinking, accomplishments, and leadership potential visible.
  • MOVE AHEAD — Better navigate the unwritten signals affecting promotion, networking, reputation, and opportunity.
  • Speak once early. Ask before executing. Make your work visible.

Joseph Rios

Joseph Rios, PhD, is an Executive Coach and Human Capability Strategist, Stanford-trained researcher in the anthropology of human communication, former Google Brain AI learning design lead, and founder of DaKodit. For more than 25 years, he has helped professionals across cultures develop the human capabilities needed to turn expertise into greater visibility, influence, and career advancement.His career spans AI, education, leadership, entrepreneurship, and corporate learning across the U.S., Asia, and Europe. He has held senior educational leadership roles, lectured at two universities in China, taught entrepreneurship across China with Columbia Business School’s Venture for All, and trained Fortune 500 employees from around the world.

$199.00