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My adventure in learning Bisaya in the Philippines.

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The gap between the rich and the poor is getting bigger very quickly.
Angela reads the basic text from this lesson, (transcript available when you take this lesson).

This topic is also available for intermediate and higher-level learners.


English with Angela -  conversation 

TASK 22 - THE RICH DON’T PAY THEIR TAXES

Understanding Change Management
Change management is an essential discipline for organizations facing the ever-changing business environment. It involves a structured approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from a current state to a desired future state. This can include changes in company culture, internal processes, technology, infrastructure, and corporate hierarchy.

There are two primary types of organizational change:

Adaptive Changes: These are incremental adjustments that organizations make to evolve over time. Examples include hiring new team members or implementing work-from-home policies.
Transformational Changes: These are comprehensive shifts that significantly alter the organization’s operations. Examples include launching new products, entering new markets, or undergoing a company-wide restructuring.

Best Practices

Aligning HR Initiatives
Align HR strategies with the organization’s goals and engage stakeholders to ensure buy-in and facilitate smooth transitions.

Facilitating Open Dialogue
Maintain transparent communication to alleviate uncertainty and build trust among employees.

Sharing the “Why”
Provide the rationale behind changes to help employees understand the necessity of decisions.

Enlisting Sponsors
Secure committed sponsors who actively support the change and can influence its success.

Addressing Employee Concerns
Recognize that employees may resist change for various reasons and provide support to manage this resistance.

Using Storytelling
Employ narratives to convey the organization’s culture, values, and vision, connecting emotionally with employees.

Creating Urgency and Feedback Loops
Communicate the need for change compellingly and establish mechanisms to gather feedback and adjust strategies accordingly.

Securing Leadership Support
Ensure that executives are visibly committed to the change, as their support is crucial for encouraging others to follow.


The Global Professional Podcast

Change Management Best Practices   -  Episode 51

In this episode we will explore the Idioms:

•You can catch more flies with honey.
•You have to break a few eggs.
•You can't have your cake eat it too.

The Jerome Meadows Experience

Learn English with The Alphabet of Idioms

Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway is a book by Susan Jeffers.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway

Lisset CT - Español para escuchar

El salto del fraile

Learn to describe people. We cover basic language and expressions about appearance and personality. Best for beginner students!

Super Basic Spanish

Learn Basic Spanish: Descripciones personales (personal descriptions)

朋友们你们好！今天的零食是一个小故事，叫做 “在天上”。
在天上，我们经常能看到太阳，云朵。那在这个小故事里面，会不会也有呢？ 我们一起边吃边学吧！

作者：秦志宁

天，蓝蓝的；太阳，红红的。
风来了，云跑啊跑。
跑到太阳前面。太阳不见了。
云哭了，雨来了。
风走了，云走了，雨不见了。
蓝蓝的天开心了。红红的太阳笑了。

读完这个故事后，我心情很好。希望你们也跟我一样！

词语：

太阳 [tài yang] sun
云朵 [yún duǒ] a cloud
前面 [qián miàn] ahead; in front
不见了 [bú jiàn le] to have disappeared; to be missing; nowhere to be found
哭 [kū] to cry; to weep
走 [zǒu] to walk; to go; to run; to move (of vehicle); to visit; to leave; to go away
雨 [yǔ] rain
开心 [kāi xīn] to feel happy; to rejoice; to have a great time
笑 [xiào] laugh; smile
希望 [xī wàng]to wish for; to desire; hope 


解馋小零食

2022年12月26号 - 在天上  (Elementary)

I look at song lyrics: Leader of the Pack by the music group The Shangri-Las