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End-of-Year Review & 4 Questions to Help you Reflect on Your Year
As the end of the year rapidly approaches, it’s important for professionals, business leaders and companies to evaluate the past year and plan for the year ahead. A year-end review is a way to take note of things that worked and things that didn’t and come up with plans and strategies for advancing in the upcoming year. In this article, Sheida Rad offers 4 questions to help reflect on your year and plan for the future, including evaluating your performance, identifying areas for improvement, recognising your strengths and setting your priorities.
Communication, Censorship & Hypocrisy at FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
In this blog post, the author, Sheida Rad, discusses the issues of communication, censorship, and hypocrisy at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. They highlight the importance of freedom of speech and expression at a global event of this scale and discuss how Qatar has imposed restrictions on the media covering the World Cup, which has raised concerns about human rights and censorship. The author also references the hypocritical stance of FIFA in this situation and the failure of the organization to keep their promise of guaranteeing the best working conditions for media at the tournament. Additionally, the article highlights the concerns of journalists and media organizations, who have reported worrying about being arrested, subjected to violence, or arbitrarily detained by the Qatari government, leading to an appeal for FIFA to respect freedom of press.
Effects & Benefits of Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset on your career and workplace & How can you develop a Growth Mindset?
In this blog post, Sheida Rad discusses the effects and benefits of having a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset in terms of career and workplace success. The author also provides insights on how one can develop a growth mindset. They also cite a study by Dr. Carol Dweck and her work on fixed mindset vs. growth mindsets in individuals. The post also highlights the role of mindset in leadership, and how it affects team dynamics in the workplace.
Going Global: 6 Steps to Developing Your Business into an International Company
Going global can open doors of opportunity for your business, expanding your customer base and increasing your growth potential. However, it’s important to do your homework before entering a new market. From asking the right questions to researching the best markets, creating a strategy, and understanding the cultural differences, these 6 steps can help you successfully take your business overseas. Learn about the hey factors to consider for market research, planning, and cultural awareness to expand your company internationally.
Going Global: 6 Steps to Start a Successful International Career
Moving overseas for your career can be both exciting and challenging. However, with careful planning and preparation, you can set yourself up for success in your international career. This blog post by Sheida Rad provides 6 steps to help you start a successful international career, including establishing your reasons for going global, doing your homework on the destination country, developing a career development strategy, and building a personal and professional network. Sheida also emphasizes the importance of considering factors such as the job market in your field, cost of living, and cultural differences. Whether you're looking to expand your business or further your own career, this guide provides valuable insights and advice to help you navigate the complexities of working in a multicultural environment.
Use Your Language Skills to Boost Your Career
Are you looking for ways to boost your career and increase your income? Your language skills may be the key. Multilingual professionals are in high demand in today’s business world and can open up a world of opportunities and higher salaries. In this blog post, we explore the many benefits of speaking more than one language in the workplace, including standing out on your CV, increasing your chances of landing a job, and boosting your salary. Learn how your language skills can give you a competitive edge and take your career to the next level.
Effective Ways to Improve Your Business Communication Skills
"Your business success is directly related to how effectively you communicate at your workplace, whether you are writing an email, or participating in a meeting or a presentation. Not only leaders and executive managers, but all professionals at all levels should be great communicators to inspire their colleagues and team members to express themselves efficiently, solve problems and hit their targets so that the company as a whole can reach its goals.
Effective Business communication is not a skill set that you are born with. If you are not a natural communicator, don’t worry! Business Communication Skills can be learned with patience and practised over time for you to master them.
Effective Business Communication Skills are crucial for business, especially when you do business in a different language from your native one, to avoid misinterpretations, and increase your chances of success. Companies like Premier English offer industry-specific courses for professionals who want to improve their communication skills. It’s hard work, but it is absolutely doable and essential for your career at all stages."
7 Business Lessons from Self-made Business Leaders
In order to be at the top of our professional game, and build great companies, we all need to be highly motivated. This week I bring you some precious lessons from the world’s top self-made billionaires to get you motivated and point you in the right direction! Learn how to embrace uniqueness and think independently, build long-term relationships, use storytelling, the Decision Tree Technique, and investing wisely to become a successful business leader. Check out my 5 tips to create your perfect success story and take your business to the next level.
The Power of Business Storytelling & 5 Tips You Can Use to Create Your Success Story Today!
Business storytelling is a powerful tool for effective communication and it's essential for any successful business and professional. In today's world of information overload, stories help you stand out from the crowd, inspire your audience and engage with them in a meaningful way. With the power of business storytelling, you can hold people's attention, persuade them and give them a compelling reason to buy from you. If you're looking to create your own success story, here are 5 tips on how to do it.
The Role of Effective Multilingual Communication in the Iranian Protests for Mahsa Amini
In this article, we explore the role of effective multilingual communication and its impact on the recent uprising in Iran, sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. Through examining the use of social media, global solidarity, and verbal and non-verbal communication, we see how Iranians are using different languages to unite and raise awareness about their fight against injustice and the compulsory hijab.
6 Leadership Lessons from Queen Elizabeth II for Business Executives
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II concludes the longest-reigning era in British history. As entrepreneurs and business leaders, we can learn valuable lessons from her leadership. From being clear about your position and mission to being passionate and resilient, to creating a sense of values and playing the long game. These are just a few of the many lessons that can inspire us to have a dynamic approach to how we conduct our businesses. Join us as we explore 6 leadership lessons from the iconic Queen Elizabeth II for business executives.
7 Ways To Boost Your Business Productivity During This Back-To-School Season
Back-to-school season is here, and with it comes the opportunity to make a fresh start in your business. Learn 7 creative productivity approaches to help you boost your efficiency this back-to-.school season and improve your communication skills, prioritise tasks and limit time wasters for better results. Check out the article for more details.”
Quiet Trends with Loud Social Noise
The world of work had a drastic change since the pandemic. The change in workplace culture has resulted in a new mindset that is currently dominating social media. If you follow career news, the chances are that your feed has been flooded by all sorts of posts discussing the new career trends “Quiet quitting” & “Quiet firing”.
Last year it was the Great Resignation that dominated the economic news. Now, in the second half of 2022, at a time when the rate of productivity is raising some concern in Europe and the US, it’s the “quitting” trend that’s gaining momentum.
