Tilman Rieger is a conflict mediator, executive coach, interpersonal communication expert and cross-cultural consultant.  He is the founder of 8C Consulting and an expert in the fields of compassionate/nonviolent communication, transactional analysis and positive intelligence.  Simply put, today we talk about how to more effectively communicate, collaborate and negotiate with others.  We talk about ego states and personality types, conflicts between Asian and Western cultural etiquette or norms for respectful behavior.  We get into the concept of self-awareness, taking ownership over your emotions and reactions, compassion, understanding needs and our inner saboteurs that make life harder.​ ____________________ If you enjoy this show don't forget to leave a rating and subscribe! Follow Us On Instagram: @thehonestdrink_ Join Us On WeChat: THD_Official Email: [email protected] Find us on: Spotify, Apple, Google Podcasts, YouTube, Ximalaya, 小宇宙, 网易云音乐, Bilibili or anywhere you get your podcasts.