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Enjoy the twelfth episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

In this episode, you will hear from listeners about animals and the connections they have with cultures around the world! Animals have long been symbols of different countries, cultures, and regions and have been a source of inspiration for many cultures and traditions. 

Australia - Kangaroo 
China - Panda
Italy- Wolf
Malaysia - Malayan Tiger
Nepal - Cow  
Pakistan - Markhor
Puerto Rico - Coqui
USA - Bald Eagle
Bonus: My dad's passion of animals

Culture To Grow

Episode 12: Animals Symbolism - What Do Different Animals Represent

Сегодня мы читаем статью про продуктивность.
Если вы работаете больше восьми часов в день и ничего не успеваете, задумайтесь: почему так. Рассказываем, почему мы одержимы продуктивностью и как работать меньше, а успевать больше.

Слушайте и читайте текст одновременно: https://trends.rbc.ru/trends/education/5f55e4ad9a79472e20842053

Если вы хотите обсудить услышанное и подискутировать на эту тему - приходите на урок.


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一次，华特先生参加一对年轻华侨的婚礼，他很有礼貌的赞美新娘漂亮，一旁的新郎立即代表新娘表示感谢，“哪里哪里”，华特先生觉得挺不好意思的，以为未说到地方，便用中国话再说：头发，眉毛，眼睛，耳朵，鼻子都很漂亮。”

Once, Mr. Walter attended the wedding of a pair of young overseas Chinese. He politely praised the bride for her beauty. The groom at the side immediately thanked her on behalf of the bride. "Where is it?" Mr. Walter felt very embarrassed. He thought he had not spoken about the place, so he said in Chinese: "hair, eyebrows, eyes, ears and nose are beautiful."

哪里哪里-Chinese way to say thanks

开心一刻 Jokes

哪里哪里nǎ lǐ nǎ lǐ 

What is holding you back from your success?

Did it ever cross your mind that your mind (or what you allow to 'occur' in your mind) is the very reason you either succeed or fail?

Imagine all day long you'll have all kinds of positive thoughts in your head, what will the result be? You'll feel good, you'll smile more, you'll have your back straight, right?

How about a day when your mind is filled with negativity? Anxiety? Worries? It seems that everything is falling apart, right?

Well, you have the key and I'll be sharing it with you on the recording.

Jump right into it and feeeeeeeel good!!!



The Law Of Attraction Podcasts 

What is holding you back from your success?

Negotiation is a cornerstone of leadership. From securing contracts to resolving team conflicts, leaders must navigate agreements that benefit all parties. Here's how to excel at this vital skill:

1. Know Your BATNA: Before entering negotiations, determine your Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement (BATNA). This empowers you to walk away if an offer falls short of your needs. A strong BATNA strengthens your position and gives you room to make concessions.

2. Collaborative Spirit: Aim for win-win solutions. Leaders understand successful negotiation isn't about dominance, but building long-term relationships. Focus on common interests and identify areas where compromise can create mutual benefit.

3. Active Listening: Master the art of active listening. Pay close attention to the other party's needs and concerns. Ask clarifying questions to ensure you fully grasp their position. This fosters trust and allows you to tailor your approach.

4. Clear Communication: Articulate your goals and needs clearly, using strong communication skills.  Back up claims with data and evidence to support your arguments.  Be assertive, yet respectful, avoiding aggressive tactics that can damage relationships.

5. Leverage Body Language: Nonverbal cues speak volumes. Maintain confident eye contact, an upright posture, and avoid fidgeting. Projecting confidence strengthens your position and demonstrates your seriousness.

6. Be Flexible, Not Fixed: While you enter negotiations with clear goals, be prepared to adapt.  Unexpected issues may arise.  Maintain a flexible mindset, willing to consider alternative proposals that achieve your core objectives.

7. Patience is Key: Negotiations rarely happen overnight. Be patient, allowing time for discussion and counter-proposals. Don't rush the process to avoid settling for an unfavorable deal.

By mastering these strategies, leaders can transform negotiations from battles into opportunities for collaboration and mutual success.

The Global Professional Podcast

How do leaders negotiate? - Episode 68

A businessman in China has announced that his workers can take days off if they're not in a good mood.

It has been called "unhappiness leave." And Yu Donglai, who is the founder of a supermarket chain called Pang Dong Lai, said his employees can use 10 days of this leave each year.

"I want every staff member to have freedom. Everyone has times when they're not happy, so if you're not happy, do not come to work," Yu said earlier this year.

He added that shop managers cannot deny workers this leave if they ask for it.

This leave is in addition to the days off that the company's employees already have.

According to the South China Morning Post, Pang Dong Lai workers get between 30 and 40 days of leave each year, as well as five days off during New Year. Their working days are seven hours long, and employees don't work on weekends.

Yu said of his company: "We do not want to be big. We want our employees to have a healthy and relaxed life, so that the company will too."

The average monthly salary at Pang Dong Lai is about $970, which is much higher than the average in China for workers in similar jobs.

Yu has 13 shops in Henan province, and they have become known for their customer service. He's known as a good boss in a country where many workers are said to be feeling burned out at work.