Don Southerton is an advisor, consultant, and trainer for many of the top Korean-based corporations with business operations in America, along with major Western firms that have ventures in Korea. For an avocation, Southerton is a longtime student of entrepreneurship, business, and cultural history. His current academic research focuses on American business endeavors linked to South Korea--specifically, the impact of culture and norms within business organizations. Professionally, Southerton seeks to translate his studies and insights into writings, lectures, and workshops. Southerton maintains an active schedule overseeing a consulting firm that optimizes teamwork, strategic alignment, and communication within corporations both in North America and Korea.