In this episode I talk about the soothing sounds of the ocean. Here is Carl's italki teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening! Visit my website for more of my full-length podcasts . https://www.streetwisenglish.com

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SWE 81  🌊Soothing sounds of the ocean⛱️

En el episodio de hoy, le decimos chao a la primavera  y hola a la primera lluvia del mes de Mayo.

Recordándoles que este capitulo lo tenia listo desde el mes pasado pero fue casi terminando el mes de Mayo que comenzaron a llegar las primeras lluvias un poco retrasadas pero mas vale tarde que nunca. 

Recopile un poco de información a cerca de la tradición de la "primera lluvia de Mayo" Fenómeno muy popular, místico y espiritual en todo el territorio de América Latina.

Interactúa conmigo, responde esto ¿De verdad es bueno mojarse en la primera lluvia de mayo?

De que parte me escuchas y que aporte tienes para reforzar esta nota informativa. Muchos saludos desde la tierra ardiente del tambor, Barlovento, Estado Miranda, Venezuela soy @marielenmerceds gracias, gracias, muchísimas gracias por su interés y atención, no sera antes sino, hasta entonces.

#elenatienelallave pero @marielenmerceds #telasuelta

¡Chao primavera!, ¡Hola primera lluvia de Mayo! // Bye spring!, Hello first rain of May!

El episodio de hoy nos trae fragmentos del libro “Los 5 lenguajes del amor” del Dr. Gary Chapman, director de una consultoría que atiende parejas y matrimonios y que viaja por el mundo presentando seminarios y programas radiales.
A través de conceptos establecidos en su experiencia de consejería matrimonial y con relatos y testimonios, logra explicar claramente que en las relaciones de pareja existen lenguajes o manera de comunicarnos con nuestros pares a nivel amoroso.
Escúchalo y compártelo...

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FRAGMENTOS DE LOS 5 LENGUAJES DEL AMOR

The Power of Storytelling in Leading Change emphasizes the role of storytelling in driving organizational change. Leaders often face the need for significant shifts within their organizations, from cultural to product-related changes. To unite their teams behind a new direction, they must craft a clear, compelling narrative.

Storytelling is a potent tool for inspiring action and connecting with people on a deeper level. It helps articulate the ‘why’ and ‘what’ of change, making the abstract tangible and the future vivid.

The article presents a four-step approach to effective storytelling in leadership:

Deep Understanding, Simple Description: Leaders must deeply understand the change to communicate it simply. John Legere’s transformation of T-Mobile into an “un-carrier” is a prime example of conveying a complex change with a single, powerful word.
Honoring the Past: Leaders should acknowledge the organization’s strengths and history, showing respect for the past while guiding towards the future. This builds trust and eases the transition for those resistant to change.
Articulate a Persuasive Mandate for Change: Leaders need to present a clear vision that motivates and aligns with the organization’s values, addressing both the positive and negative aspects of the past.
Lay Out a Rigorous and Optimistic Path Forward: The narrative should be action-oriented, providing a clear roadmap for change while maintaining an optimistic outlook.
In summary, leaders must master storytelling to effectively lead change, balancing respect for the past with a clear vision for the future. By doing so, they can capture the hearts and minds of their employees, fostering a culture of optimism and honesty.

The Global Professional Podcast

The Power of Storytelling in Leading Change    -   Episode 50

Traducir palabra por palabra es el mayor obstáculo para hablar español con fluidez. En este episodio descubrirás cómo entrenar tu mente para pensar directamente en español con estrategias prácticas como los chunks, las imágenes mentales y la inmersión diaria.

👉 Recuerda: “Don’t translate, connect.”


Español No Excuses: Level-Up Your Mind, Speak Out Loud

Cómo dejar de traducir y empezar a pensar en español

Hosts discuss the reasons why a knowledge of idioms for Business are so important in the modern business world

The importance of figurative language for Business Communication

The Cultural Code of Business English

Blabla Chinese 

12. Chinese Variety Shows (Part2) 中国综艺节目（下）

CHISTES MEXICANOS

SAUNA.

The Step Pyramid of Djoser Part 2. 

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When finally completed, the Step Pyramid rose 62 meters high and was the tallest structure of its time. The complex in which it was built was the size of a city in ancient Egypt and included a temple, courtyards, shrines, and living quarters for the priests. It covered a region of 16 hectares and was surrounded by a wall 10.5 meters high. The wall had 13 false doors cut into it with only one true entrance cut into the south-east corner; the entire wall was then ringed by a trench 750 meters long and 40 meters wide. The false doors and the trench were incorporated into the complex to discourage unwanted visitors. If someone wished to enter, he or she would have needed to know in advance how to find the location of the true opening in the wall. Djoser was so proud of his accomplishment that he broke the tradition of having only his own name on the monument and had Imhotep’s name carved on it as well.

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The burial chamber of the tomb, where the king’s body was laid to rest, was dug beneath the base of the pyramid, surrounded by a vast maze of long tunnels that had rooms off them to discourage robbers. One of the most mysterious discoveries found inside the pyramid was a large number of stone vessels. Over 40,000 of these vessels, of various forms and shapes, were discovered in storerooms off the pyramid’s underground passages. They are inscribed with the names of rulers from the First and Second Dynasties of Egypt and made from different kinds of stone. 

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