Diversity, seniority consciousness

Throughout assignments in 3 continents, I work with colleagues
from all races and cultures: Anglo Saxon, Scandinavian/Nordic,
North African and Black African, South East Asians, East Asians
and South Asians. I have learned that the concept of leadership
(a servant leader who cares his men, who serves his men for
a purpose in a task force) and respect of seniority differs from
culture to culture - in some cultures it is anticipated for a boss
to fetch coffee for his men while the reverse may be true in other
cultures. Although it is not wise to stereotype an individual with
his country of origin, or region, continent, or sub culture. It may
not be a bad idea to understand how things work in his context.

After all, it will be boring if you are forced to spend 40 to 50 hours
a week with people who are born and brought up in the same place
or way as you are, who went to same school where you graduated,
who started in the same job as you did. I think it will be enjoyable
and stimulating to work with colleagues who can be different from
you in all but equal only in integrity, merit, talent and competence.