#25 Tom Stanley - KPMG 25 years COO (Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taiwan) / Advice on China / Being humble

Welcome to another episode of "Wish I Knew . . . " A podcast where I speak with people about their careers focusing on their success, advice, mentoring and listening to interesting stories. I've got an China focused one for you today with my guest and good friend Tom StanleyCareer overviewOver 25 years with KPMG in: TaiwanHong KongMainland ChinaCurrently COO of National Markets teamChief Knowledge Officer for KPMG ChinaHighlightsStudied Chinese in college when everyone else was studying Japanese in the late 80'sSpent two year in mainland China for a Bus manufacturing company in the late 80'sOff to Hong Kong for some civilizationComplexities of mentoring in ChinaAdaptability to a long career with one firmBuilding up a practice in China / Hong Kong in the early 2000'sLongevity in a company to know the landscapeDealing with bureaucracy in chinaProtecting the Chairman during a sessionAdvice on working in ChinaSelf awareness and being humble for china successBook about culture by: "The culture Map" by Erin MeyerCultural differences Raising 2 kids in ChinaCash is obsoleteWhat to do with 100 in ChinaWant to be a guest? Email me at [email protected]!