"There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so."

A 30-day positive affirmation journey with Rose

Day 26

掩耳盗钟 or 铃[yǎn ěr dào zhōng、 líng]：cover/ear/steal/bell;clock
Plug one's ears while stealing a bell;to deceive oneself as well as others.
贵族 guì zú ：noble;lord
 战败 zhàn bài：be defeated; be vanquished; lose (a battle or war)
逃亡  táo wáng：escape；become a fugitive
一口钟 yī kǒu zhōng：one bell （口：CL for a bell)
砸 zá：break; crush; smash
荒谬 huāng miù：ridiculous; absurd

乐读中文 (Lè Dú Zhōngwén) - "Joyful Chinese Stories"

掩耳盗钟 or 铃[yǎn ěr dào zhōng、líng]

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

Find out what it is and how to celebrate it. What's the most absurd thing you've ever done? 

Transcript here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DxytZwVpm89EeF0XMP5dnPSMHZHgsMtx/view?usp=sharing

Schedule a class with me here: https://teach.italki.com/teacher/12103910

Lisa's Podcast

National Absurdity Day 20th November

I denne episoden vil vi følge de dristige eventyrene til Bjørn Jernside og Hasting, som leder en flåte av 62 vikingskip inn i hjertet av Middelhavet. Deres mål? De legendariske rikdommene i Roma. Fra samlingen av deres formidable flåte i 859 til den brutale herjingen i Paris, og gjennom farlige farvann til et dramatisk klimaks ved Luna, nøster vi opp deres strategiske feilskjær og kulturelle møter. Denne episoden går dypt inn i deres farefulle reise, utforsker de dristige ambisjonene som drev dem og de historiske effektene av deres bedrifter. Bli vitne til de listige strategiene, de harde slagene og de strenge lærdommene lært når ambisjon møter virkelighet. Stem inn mens vi dissekerer myten og virkeligheten av en av vikingenes mest vågale reiser.

AnsuR

Luna / Roma – Vikingene ved portene: Den feilslåtte erobringen av Roma

El gobierno de Chile publicó el pasado mes de febrero de 2022 una ley para proteger a los mutantes frente a posibles discriminaciones laborales.  

Capítulo para niveles avanzados de español

Asomados al mundo

Ley para mutantes

En este episodio, Jon (Madrid) y Joan (Barcelona) hablan Natalia, una bióloga de Colombia que después de vivir un tiempo en Brasil, viajó a Europa, concretamente a los Países Bajos (Holanda), lugar que hoy en día es su casa. ¡Relájate y escúchanos!

¡Qué Pasa! Podcast en Español

Una COLOMBIANA en Europa - ENTREVISTA con Natalia Naranjo (Parte 1)

Un podcast que te llevará en un viaje culinario por la apasionante gastronomía yucateca, mediante el exquisito poc chuc de la Tía de Kaua, platillo emblemático de Yucatán. Un festín para los sentidos y un viaje al corazón de la cultura culinaria de Yucatán es lo que te espera en éste episodio. Mientras pones atención al uso de las preposiciones "en" "con" "de" identificalos para lograr sentirte cómodo con sus usos.
No olvides contestar el quizz para corroborar tu comprensión auditiva.
¡Buen provecho!"

Yuca-talk

Preposiciones en de con. El Poc Chuc de la Tía de Kaua.

In this episode we are going to learn a Real Chinese Conversation【Restaurant reservation】. 
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Step 1: Listen and catch the words you know already, have a guess about the content.
Step 2: Check the script to learn one by one. 
Step 3: Listen and repeat after it.
Step 4: Practice until you can perform the dialogue. 
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A: 喂，您好。这里是广州饭店。
wéi ， nín hǎo 。 zhè lǐ shì guǎng zhōu fàn diàn 。
Hello. This is the Guangzhou Hotel.
B: 你好，我想预订一张桌子。
nǐ hǎo ， wǒ xiǎng yù dìng yì zhāng zhuō zi 。
Hello, I'd like to reserve a table.
A: 请问您贵姓？
qǐng wèn nín guì xìng ？
May I have your surname?
B: 免贵姓郑。
miǎn guì xìng zhèng 。
You may call me Zheng.
A: 请问您几位？需要什么时候用餐？
qǐng wèn nín jǐ wèi ？ xū yào shén me shí hòu yòng cān ？
How many are you please? When do you want to have the meal?
B: 我们6个人。晚上7点左右到。
wǒ men liù gè rén 。 wǎn shàng qī diǎn zuǒ yòu dào 。
There are six of us. We'll be there around 7pm.
A: 您要坐大厅还是包间？
nín yào zuò dà tīng hái shì bāo jiān ？
Would you like to sit in the lobby or a private room?
B: 包间有低消吗？
bāo jiān yǒu dī xiāo ma ？
Is there a minimum spending for the private room?
A: 包间低消是500元。
bāo jiān dī xiāo shì wǔ bǎi yuán 。
It's 500 yuan for a private room.
B: 那就包间吧，安静点儿。
nà jiù bāo jiān ba ， ān jìng diǎn ér 。
A private room, then. It's quieter.
A: 好的，郑小姐。麻烦您留个电话。
hǎo de ， zhèng xiǎo jiě 。 má fán nín liú gè diàn huà 。
Okay, Ms. Zheng. Please leave your phone number.
B: 186-7432-1295
yī bā liù qī sì sān èr yī èr jiǔ wǔ
186-7432-1295
A: 好的。房间帮您订好了。您到时候到前台报一下号码就可以。
hǎo de 。 fáng jiān bāng nín dìng hǎo le 。 nín dào shí hòu dào qián tái bào yī xià hào mǎ jiù kě yǐ 。
Ok. I've booked the room for you. Just tell your number at the front desk then.
B: 好的，谢谢。
hǎo de ， xiè xiè 。
Okay, thank you.
A: 不客气。再见。
bù kè qì 。 zài jiàn 。
You're welcome. See you.
B: 再见。
zài jiàn 。
See you.