In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we are joined by Iyas Seidan, Director of People & Culture at JTI.Episode highlights[02:59] - What attracted you to a role working in emerging markets?[04:27] - In hindsight what do you wish you knew then that you know now?[05:53] - What's it like leaving your support network behind?[07:53] - What's the trick to making people feel comfortable in new environments?[09:01] - Iyas believes there's a lot to gain from learning individuals intrinsic motivation[09:31] - What's been the experience attracting top talent in this field?[13:30] - Have you found that these assignments become too much after time?[14:26] - Do these assignments have a positive or negative effect on loved ones?[16:13] - Have you had to adapt your leadership style based on culture and location?[17:21] - What do the first few weeks in a new assignment look like?[22:26] - All things considered would you do it again?[28:39] - The power of simple gestures of gratitude[30:43] - Parting advice for youIf you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this. www.hrdleaders.com/podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.