20 Most Inspiring Famous Failures
You are not alone! Here’s the list of FAMOUS FAILURES for inspiration Abraham Lincoln –Former US President Abraham Lincoln first went into politics at the age of 23 when he campaigned for a seat in the Illinois General Assembly and failed. He then opened a general store which failed after only a few months. Michael Jordan –The most …
7 Reasons You Don’t Have to be Afraid to Make Mistakes
Here are 7 reasons why not making mistakes is in fact the biggest mistake you could ever make. Mistakes help you discover who you truly are. With every mistake that we make we discover more and more about ourselves, about who we are, about our limits, about our capabilities, about what we can and cannot do. They help us be more compassionate …
Tips For Packing
Packing well is an art: Frequent travelers know how to pack as little as possible while still toting everything they’ll need. This infographic shows exactly where each item belongs. This is what a well-packed suitcase should really look like: Glossary Take on odors Пропахнуть Get …
10 Tips To Avoid An Illness & Accident On Holiday
Going abroad can make you susceptible to numerous niggling complaints, including prickly heat, upset stomachs and allergic reactions. So just in case, here’s how to avoid holiday illnesses. Glossary Undercooked meal Недоваренная еда Stick to smth Придерживаться чего-либо Murky Мутный In the …
TRAVEL TIPS: How To Stay Safe
Safety is the first priority when you are travelling, especially now when the world in some of its most popular places is too far from being peaceful and welcoming. This simple yet very useful video guide will help you feel safe wherever you go.
11 Hot Tips for Holidaymakers
Millions of people are expected to head overseas on holiday between July and September. To help you enjoy a hassle-free holiday this summer, make sure you take into account these top travel tips for holidaymakers. 1. Check your passport in plenty of time No one wants to face an extra expense on their passport urgent renewal just before departing, …
5 Useful Summer Expressions
There are some useful expressions to share your summer stories with us. I went to …. (the sea, the village, the city) The place was… (wonderful, beautiful, amazing) I went … (alone, with family, with friends) I got by … there (car, plane, bus, train, boat) I stayed at …. (a hotel, my relatives, my friends)
How to Spend Your Holidays Without Getting Bored
Are you spending your holidays sitting around bored with nothing to do? Don’t waste your precious days off — there many, many things you can do to occupy yourself, even if holidays are a week long or longer. You can find many ways to fill your days, both inside and out, using your intellect or your creative energies, or simply hanging …
10 Best Ways To Spend Summer
We did a research on the 10 best ways to spend summer. Here’s what we came up with. Top-10 summer activities 10. Travel and Share Your Experiences 9. Out Door Passion 8. Pick, Smell and Share Summer Flowers 7. Summer Sports 6. Summer Barbecue 5. Summer Walks 4. Visit an Amusement Park or Garden 3. Summer Picnics 2. Take a City Tour 1. A Day at …
NEGOTIATION CARTOONS
Glossary Respond to proposals – ответить на предложения Wag one’s tail – вилять хвостом Toss a bone – бросать кость Breakthrough — прорыв Be negotiable – быть обсуждаемым Integrity – целостность, принципиальность, неподкупность Find common ground – найти общий язык
DEAL OR NO DEAL?
Professionals must know how to negotiate well to successfully close deals, avoid conflicts, improve relations among the employees and make the organization a better place to work. To go through some handy tips for professionals for a successful negotiation read on. Be Confident No matter how desperate you may be, your confidence will set your …
The Art of Negotiation (video)
Maria Ploumaki (Switzerland) works with global businesses, executing strategies and negotiations for them that significantly improve their value chain and competitive advantage. She has achieved extraordinary results in global procurement, supply chain management and market share improvement. Maria describes the most important skills behind …
Negotiation Vocabulary
These words will help you express yourself during negotiations. Word Meaning Example sentence Alternatives nozun other options We can’t offer you the raise you requested, but let’s discuss some other alternatives. Amplify (развить/дополнить) verb expand; give more information Could you amplify on your …
Feel Free to Delegate. Part 1
Whether you’re a corporate executive, a retail manager, or a stay at home parent, being able to delegate responsibilities is a critical skill for making the most of your personal effectiveness. Delegating, however, can be somewhat tricky — you have to be firm, yet trusting with the person you’re delegating your responsibilities …
Feel Free to Delegate. Part 2
Consider 9 tips to delegate effectively 1 Get the ball rolling. The first step is the hardest, but it’s the most crucial. You’ve got to ask someone to help you Don’t be afraid to delegate because you may be seen as rude or imposing. Look at it this way — how do you feel when people ask you for help? Are you hurt and …
Trust the CEO. Не knows it for a fact (video)
Despite many appearances to the contrary, no CEO can — or should — do it all. Watch the CEO of UnboundID Steve Shoaff sharing the valuable lessons he’s learned in delegating and the importance of working on, not in, your business.
Enjoy the way they delegate (cartoons)
Glossary: Executive decision Исполнительное решение Sit an exam Сдавать экзамен To do something right away Сделать что-то незамедлительно Unknown objectives Неизвестные задачи
