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    What if your team's "yes" actually meant "not yet"?

    In Costa Rica, one addresses the boss with the informal 'vos,' yet decisions are made with caution. A reflection on why a cordial 'yes' can prove costly within international teams.

    Li GrasseOctober 23, 2026 8 min 29
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    Si usted dirige equipos, enseña administración o reconoce ese “sí” que resultó ser un “todavía no”, la conversación está abierta.

    Cross-Cultural Leadership Checkpoint™

    Li Grasse

    Cross-cultural leadership coach and consultant