Simple stories with questions to improve your listening skills.

AnnaTeachesRussian_beginner edition

Czech Easily: Slow & Easy

19. České Vánoce

Esta expresión existe en inglés y, probablemente en otras lenguas, así que quizás al escucharla encuentres el equivalente en tu lengua ;)

Expresiones en español

En casa del herrero cuchara/cucharón de palo

We've all heard about the benefits of cultural diversity in the workplace--improved creativity, innovation, productivity, and employee satisfaction. 
Yet, we don't hear a lot about all of the problems that can arise in culturally diverse workplaces. 

"The Culture Map" by Erin Meyer is a roadmap to understanding the differences in how we work and navigating those differences successfully. That way, we can experience the benefits of cultural diversity in the workplace.

In this episode, we'll explore the US Business Culture. If you work with Americans, this is your chance to learn how to build trust effectively, disagree, persuade, communicate, lead, and more!
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Episode originally published July 16, 2021

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/the-culture-map/

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Learn more about Erin Meyer's work at https://erinmeyer.com/

Schedule a free consultation or book a mock interview with me.

Express to Impress

8 Takeaways About US Business Culture: Erin Meyer’s The Culture Map

I discuss positive thinking, affirmations and being aware, mindful, or conscious of my mental activity.

Unstoppable English With Domynic

My Thoughts On Maintaining A Positive Mind and Remaining Mindful

Let's do a quick review and cover asking and giving directions as well as practice asking questions in the past tense.

Super Basic Spanish

Learn Spanish Review: Asking for directions and questions about the past (elementary A2)

En este episodio escucharás la historia de un personaje que por querer "pasarse de listo" sufrirá las consecuencias al final .

¡Cuéntame!

Las fábulas de Esopo - El lobo con piel de oveja

Many leaders struggle to strike the balance between friendliness and firmness. One client, let's call her Sarah, excelled in collaboration but found her team didn't take her directives seriously. Her challenge? Assertive communication.

Over 12 weeks, we embarked on a journey to transform Sarah's communication style. Our bi-weekly coaching sessions (Mondays for planning, Fridays for review) provided structure and accountability. Here's how we achieved results:

Unveiling the Power of "I" Statements:  Instead of accusatory "you" statements ("You always miss deadlines!"), we practiced "I" statements ("I feel frustrated when deadlines are missed"). This shifted the focus to the impact on Sarah and the team, fostering collaboration.

Body Language Bootcamp:  Nonverbal cues speak volumes. We practiced confident posture, strong eye contact, and clear gestures. Standing tall while giving instructions and mirroring team members' positive body language fostered a sense of mutual respect.

The Art of the Pause:  Sarah often rushed through instructions, leaving room for confusion. We mastered the power of the pause. Strategic pauses after key points allowed information to sink in and empowered team members to ask clarifying questions.

Innovation in Role-Playing:  Traditional role-playing can feel awkward. We gamified the process, creating scenarios based on Sarah's real-life situations. This playful approach allowed Sarah to experiment with assertive language in a safe space, boosting her confidence.

Celebrating Small Wins:  Progress wasn't always linear. We celebrated even minor victories, like delivering a firm but respectful instruction. Acknowledging her achievements fueled Sarah's motivation and helped her stay on track.

The Result? Measurable Change: Within three months, Sarah's communication transformed. Team meetings became more focused, deadlines were met consistently, and her leadership presence flourished.



The Global Professional Podcast

How I Coached a Leader to Master Assertive Communication - Episode 65 

Before "Parasite", there was "Mother"!
One of Bong Joon-ho’s marvelous works!
This is the story you can't take your eyes off from the start till the end!
What kind of mother do you want?
“기생충” 전, “마더”가 있었다!
오스카 4관왕에 빛나는 봉준호 감독의 최고 작품들 중 하나!
영화 시작부터 끝까지 눈을 뗄 수 없는 스토리!
당신은 어떤 엄마를 원하나요? 

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😍Now you can listen to this episode on Spotify, too!! 
Please search for “그거 봤어?(Did you watch it?)”
