1. leadership practice by Korean leaders. The Korean business culture is known to be a very clear hierarchy based on title and age. When leaders make a decision, everyone follows. The interesting thing is that this does not mean employees have blind faith in their leaders. In fact, it is acceptable ( even encouraged ) for employees to “challenge leaders”. Differing opinions are often discussed one-on-one, in an after work gathering or an unofficial meeting. But once the leader picks a path, the entire team does it - full speed ahead . All employees focus on the goal. Such practice worth studying and considering by leaders at all levels . As a whole, we are uncomfortable with fully opening up discussions for fear of losing control . But, Korean culture shows us that if the team is able to fully participate in decision considerations, once the leader decides on a direction with confidence, the team will follow. It is therefore for all leaders to, ironically, gain more influence by opening decision considerations to input. Then, like the Korean counterparts, by moving the entire team strongly in one clear direction. As always, give it a try and you may (if OK) drop me a note/e-mail with your thoughts and experiences. Topic ref. : Lawrence , www.peoplenrg.com