The Corporate hug

We're part of a corporate community here in China -- and had the chance to touch base with old friends. During my orientation day (they show you the ropes in China) I ran into one of my favorite people from Marketing -- and he's going to live down the street from us when we get our new apartment. It was such fun to simply chat and catch up!

That evening, we were part of a corporate dinner and saw more friends from our past. One of my favorite parts of my last job was working with young people -- new to the company, marketing training. Such energy! The future! The Beijing team has these folks too -- so smart and motivated. It was wonderful to connect...

And they corrected my Mandarin! How's that for a terrific deal? I had heard that weiguoren in Beijing are often approached by people wanting to speak English. I'm just the opposite ... everyone in China is my teacher. In the stores. In a taxi. At a restaurant.


So great to feel the corporate hug.