I help present and future leaders enhance their reputation and global influence through mentorship and cultural etiquette.
Infusing international insights into powerful lessons to transform you into the leader you didn't know you could be.
Dr. Clinton Lee is an international culture and etiquette consultant for business leaders, as well as the founder of the Asia Pacific Wine and Spirit Institute. Based in Vancouver and Hong Kong, he specializes in helping his clients, ranging from CEOs to international diplomats, navigate complex cultural landscapes.
An expert in intercultural etiquette, Dr. Lee has taught and consulted globally. He holds an MBA in Finance, and a Doctorate in Business Administration, as well as several certifications in wine and spirits education. He is also a Licensed Associate with the presitigous Trompenaars Hampden-Turner Cross-Cultural Management Consulting Institute in Amsterdam.
Having traveled to over 100 countries, he has deep respect for diverse cultures and infuses his unique experiences at every level of international society to enhance his consulting practice.
Bridging The Gap Between Present And Future Leaders
With Over 2.4M Followers And A Billion Views
With over 2.4 million followers and over 1 billion video views, Dr. Lee has been featured internationally as the leading expert on etiquette for the next generation of business leaders. He is the author of the top selling book "Master the Art of Manners" and will be delivering his TEDX talk later this year.
Dr. Lee travels extensively consulting, giving talks and seminars but appreciates the simple joys of life like a stunning sunset, music for the soul and conversation for the heart. If you see or bump into him, do say hello, he will be happy to meet you. In his spare time he enjoys tempting the “Gods of fate” when he plays backgammon with his good friend over a cup of coffee, writing his second book and soaking in all that life has to offer. The kitchen constantly beckons Dr. Lee and many years ago he completed an abridged Cordon Bleu cooking course that is immeasurably valuable with his knowledge of wine.
Dr. Lee has been hosted by the Wine Institute of Germany, Italian Vinitaly and the Spanish and Chinese governments. He has presented at the OIV 9th World Symposium on Viticulture and Oenology in China. He has taught WSET courses for close to a decade. He is an international wine lecturer, writer and critic, international Wine Judge and given wine lectures globally and wine courses in Canada, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Argentina, France, Hungary Portugal, Italy and the US.
Dr. Lee has been featured internationally in the media and is recognized as a social media influencer with over two million plus followers on several platforms and has had over one billion views on his video content. Do feel free to make a request for any etiquette or cultural videos you would like him to consider, no promises, but do send in your requests.
Credentials
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MBA Finance
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Doctorate in Business Administration
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Licensed Associate, Trompenaars Hampden - Turner Cross-Cultural Management Consulting Institute (Amsterdam)
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Lecturer, University of Simon Fraser (CAN)
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Wine Spirit and Education Diploma & Certified International Educator (London UK)
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Certified Specialist of Wine (USA)
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Certified Specialist of Spirits designation (USA)
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French Wine Scholar (USA)
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Certified Sherry Educator, Consejo De Regulador (Spain)
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Wine judge, Hong Kong International Wine Judge Association
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Sake Professional, Japanese Sake Education Council (JAP)
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Whisky Ambassador (SCOTLAND)
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Read the book that revives the lost art of manners
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Master The Art Of Manners
Modern Day Etiquette for Any Situation
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Manner’s matter. How you hold yourself, talk to others and engage with your surroundings can make or break an important relationship. When you meet and interact with new people, there are small, largely unspoken factors--like active listening and emotional attractiveness--that influence how much they trust and connect with you. By learning etiquette in both casual and formal settings, you will be able to find deeper, more fulfilling relationships.