Part 1/3: You’re back and yes… we are back. Long time no read! Happy Chinese New Year. Instead of giving you our readers $230 million in free red envelopes, we have decided to give you something even more valuable – a 3-part series on influence. You are most welcome...
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Click here to watch video 7000. That is the average number of words we speak every day. But…have you ever thought about how those 7000 words sound to your listeners? 7000——这是我们平均每天说的单词数量。但是，你有没有想过这7000个词在听的人耳朵里是什么样的呢？ In a world of increasing virtual communication, voice is growing in importance. Your ability to engage, motivate and...
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Confidence. We are often led to believe that in order to be successful we need to be high in confidence. High confidence = high competence. But…. is this really true? 信心。经常有人告诉我们，必须要有足够的信心才能成功，信心越大就等于能力越强。但是，这是真的吗？ Let’s imagine for example you were in sales and due to covid travel restrictions, a potential client asks...
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A few weeks ago, on a half busy Shanghai subway, I saw something quite unusual. Something that I hadn’t seen for a while. As I walked into the metro compartment, I got my mobile phone out, ready to begin checking work e-mails and tuning into the daily news. However,...
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The Digital Ready Leader (Part 1) 5 mins reading time Covid 19 has brought about major disruptions that were unimaginable half a year ago. One of the biggest changes has been the way we work -more specifically the way we communicate at work. Many negotiations, meetings and, face to...
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The last month has witnessed some unprecedented changes. One of the biggest is how and where we work. Working remotely has become the new normal and a trend that looks set to continue into the year. One specific skill-set which will be needed is strong written communication skills. In...
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To help get you ready and prepared for what looks like being a challenging start to 2020, we are launching a mini-series on handling difficult communication scenarios in the workplace. In this article, we will look at interpersonal conflict and specifically – speaking up & disagreeing with your boss...
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We are now approaching week 3 of the new year. How is your 2020 resolution or big change going? Is this the year you finally get fit? Did you buy a gym membership but haven’t got around to going yet? If so, you are not alone. Sadly, 80% of new...
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Before you leave your apartment each day, chances are you will look in the mirror. By looking in the mirror, you get feedback. Immediate feedback on the way you look. That feedback makes you feel good right? This “checking-in” daily ritual process makes you more self-aware and increases confidence. But…when...
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Imagine you are in a meeting and want to add some comments to a PPT slide. Do you know how to turn a PPT slide into a whiteboard? Ever had a problem with your slides not fitting on an external projector screen? Finally, how can you turn your projector...
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