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How Galeet Dardashti is reimagining a Persian High Holiday musical tradition

September 20, 2024October 4, 2024Jesse Orine

Selichot are traditional prayers for forgiveness that are said in the month preceding Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. These ancient prayers are typically sad and self-deprecating, but they can also be cathartic. Just ask multi-hyphenate New Yorker Galeet Dardashti, who’s a vocalist, composer, writer and anthropologist. Earlier this month, on the day the news […]

Navigating cultural gaps is key for business development

March 4, 2024March 5, 2024David Rutman

Peter Drucker’s famous quote, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast,” is not limited to strategy but includes technology, physical facilities, distribution channels, motivations, values, and all behaviors in that culture. Navigating cultural differences is a crucial aspect of global business development. As companies expand their reach into new markets, they encounter diverse cultural norms, values, and […]