I asked Arina Petrova how it feels to be Russian. Here is her response.

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Learn how to use freewriting to free your mind.

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Learn how to brainstorm using the SCAMPER Method.

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Learn how to critique people or ideas sensitively in English.

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Learn how to make polite requests in English with these nuances and tips.

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These are some poems that reflect on our pandemic experience.

The original poems can be found at Mediators Beyond Borders here:

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We can learn a lot from babies. Here's what I've learned from my son who just turned one year old!

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Pay attention and adapt to change.

(Two big lessons I've learned from jogging in the forest)

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Learn all about how the Culture Map framework by Erin Meyer can help you communicate better with different cultures. I recommend her website and book (The Culture Map) in English or Japanese.

Click here to follow along at the blog and see the charts.

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What's the difference between a plan and a strategy? This episode explains the important difference.

This episode is a slower recording of Dr. Roger Martin's video presentation on Harvard Business Review's YouTube channel. I hope the English tips (at the blog) and slow/clear audio I provide can help you understand and appreciate Dr. Martin's wonderful ideas! Please visit the original video at Harvard Business Review's channel here.

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