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

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 Challenges03:54 Cultural Challenges and Perspectives08:00 Building Trust Across Language Barriers10:52 First Job Challenges15:49 "Becoming a Teacher in Busan"16:55 Balancing Leadership and Relationships20:18 Teacher Management Tension Abroad25:10 Teaching Across Cultural Boundaries26:36 Teaching Older and Younger Students31:58 "Guidance and Support at Work"34:10 Workplace as a Classroom37:19 Community Bonds in Busan MemoriesClick here to send me a quick message via FanMailSupport the showThank you so much for listening! I'd love to know what you think and connect. website: simongoode.com email: [email protected]

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