How to work effectively with an extroverted boss - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / How to work effectively with an extroverted boss - Introvert Whisperer How to work effectively with an extroverted boss As an introvert in the workplace, having an extroverted boss can often be a delicate balancing act. Between check-ins, updates and casual chats you’re also prioritising your need for solitude. Extroverted bosses can be great to work with, but excessive meetings and frequent phone calls can become tedious especially for introverts who need to stay absorbed in their work. If you’re finding that you’re experiencing too many interruptions, it might be time to speak up. Here are some tips to help you work more effectively with an extroverted boss: The overly-chatty boss Occasional small-talk is always welcome in a friendly office but if your boss is the talkative type, it can start to interfere with your work. Meetings can go on for a lot longer than they should, phone conversations exceedingly one-sided and weekly catch-ups begin to dig into your work time. Without being confrontational, explain to your boss that you’re on a tight deadline and that you can’t be held up in meetings. The good thing about these meetings is that you can voice your concerns to your boss by saying something like “is it alright if I sit this meeting out tomorrow? I’ve got some urgent tasks that I need to do by the end of the day”. Don’t make it about them, instead make it about your work efficiency. Also, do not be afraid to interrupt your boss mid-conversation, especially if he or she is going off on a tangent that is unrelated to work. You could say something like “what was that thing you mentioned earlier, about the project I’m working on? I still have a few tasks to get done on it and your input would be great.” You can also avoid a prolonged conversation by saying “great point, I’ll write that down” (without being rude, of course!) The brainstorm-loving boss For an introvert, a long brainstorming session is an energy drain at the best of times, but some managers thrive when they get input from other team members. The difficulty with brainstorming sessions for thinking introverts is that they require very little (if any) preparation as well as bouncing ideas off one another as they come. Extroverts like to verbalise their thoughts using the team’s interaction as a spring board for their own ideas. If you’re finding yourself attending way too many of these sessions, try talking to your boss about cutting down to just once a week or every two weeks as needed. Say something like “I’m better at planning ideas in advance and brainstorm sessions aren’t my greatest strength. If you like I can think through some ideas over the week and present them to you in our next meeting.” A good boss will understand and appreciate that you are honest about the way you like to work. The “too many meetings” boss One of the main indicators of an extroverted boss is their desire to be around people and to seek the input of others in decision-making. Like the brainstorm-loving boss, this type of boss enjoys conducting meetings and having their team collaborate. Sometimes though, these meetings never seem to end. While you may not be able to completely avoid them in the office, you can suggest standing meetings (where everyone stands instead of sitting, which can speed things up), or a more structured agenda. Before a meeting begins, you can tell your boss that after the hour is done you have some urgent tasks that require your attention for the day. Hopefully this will help your manager understand that not all meetings need to be several hours long. The team building boss Every now and then you might be expected to mingle with your team or the wider company, and that’s great. A good manager will always try to bring his or her team together, but an over-emphasis on socialising can be counter-productive for some people. The best thing to do is talk to your boss. Let them know that you (and your team) find these activities quite draining and ask whether they can limit them to just a few times a year. Nobody should ever be compelled to take part in team building exercises if they don’t want to. The highly expressive boss Extroverts are often more outwardly expressive than introverts and tend to make a better show of their feelings. Introverts are less likely to show their enthusiasm or disappointment, which makes it hard for extroverts to read them. You can run into misunderstandings if your boss starts to think you are unhappy or unmotivated. If your boss is showing concern, let them know that you are a quiet person (something they are probably aware of) and that you are perfectly happy in your role. Extroverts can be very empathetic people, so by addressing their concerns this way you can put their mind at ease. Life in an office environment can be like a stage act, so it’s worth making a bit more of an effort to appear enthused in the presence of your boss. We all have to play our part, but when each of us comes to understand one another we are that much closer to being ourselves. Talk to your boss about your ideal work environment Extroverts enjoy being around people and can be quite in-tune with the feelings of others. If your boss is an otherwise great manager, he or she will understand if you want to chat or voice your concerns about your work. Many extroverts like helping other people, which is why many of them become managers in the first place. Your boss may or may not understand your introverted nature, and they might be doing for you what they wish others did for them. It’s true that introverts and extroverts work differently, but that doesn’t mean they can’t work together. In fact, they can make for a diverse and highly effective team. Author Bio Emily Gorsky is an introvert and writer for Open Colleges focusing on career and education. She strongly believes in living a balanced life. Her mission is to inspire others to engage in self-motivated learning and build their own path to success. Go to top Power-Influence-Office Politics: it comes down to your Strategic Relationships and understanding of how you build each one of these elements. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my video that outlines all of this and meaningful actions you can take today!  Start watching now by clicking here! 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Guide to Language Learning Goals

Guide to Language Learning Goals Why You Need Language-Learning Goals ChaptersWhat to Avoid When Setting Language Learning GoalsHow to Successfully Approach Language LearningLanguage Is ComplexWhat Is a Goal?How to Break Apart Your Language Learning GoalsHow to Set S.M.A.R.T. GoalsKeep Your Language-Learning Goals RealisticOften, when people start learning a new language, they jump right into it. They’ll download an app and start swiping and typing away to fluency. Or so they think. But jumping into language-learning with this mindset can not only lead to wasted time, but it can also prevent you from actually learning a new language.If you’re going to learn a new language, then you need goals. Without them, you’ll get lost in the forest, looking for the trees. To help you make the most of this process, you need a guide to creating language learning goals that will help you rapidly reach fluency.Specific: In detail, describe what you want to achieve. List out why, how, and under what conditions you wish to achieve them. The more details you can pr ovide, the better.Measurable: In what objective way can you measure your progress to gauge success?Attainable: Is your goal realistic? Analyze yourself as a learner and make sure that you’re not creating unrealistic expectations for yourself.Relevant: How does this goal relate to your overall goal?Timely: Set a specific and reasonable deadline to achieve your goal.Setting goals for your learning can help you keep on track.What’s An Example of a S.M.A.R.T. Goal?A general goal would be saying something like, “I want to speak German.” A more specific goal would be saying something like, “I want to speak German at a B2 level.”But a S.M.A.R.T. goal goes much deeper and more specific:“I want to speak German at a B2 level in 1 year so that I can travel to Germany for 2 weeks practising my language skills on a language holiday. I’m going to do this by sitting down every day for 45 mins and working on my language skills using my favourite languaging program, YouTube, and Netf lix.Plus, I’m going to reach out to friends that I know speak the language and ask them to help me practice. I’ll make sure to spend time on each domain as well, but because my goal is to speak the language, my primary focus will be on listening comprehension and speaking. I also plan on taking the B1 Test at 6 months and then the B2 test before I go on my trip.”Keep Your Language-Learning Goals RealisticThis point bears repeating and revisiting. While some language-learners will promise unrealistic progress with various programs, the key to success is being realistic language learning. Know who you are, how you learn, and why you want to reach fluency in a foreign language. Then take the time to layout your specific, detailed goals.With a clear plan and focus, you’ll achieve results much faster. With achievable goals, you’ll also have far more moments where you can take a step back and reflect on your success, giving you the motivation you need to keep going until you fin ally reach fluency.

English Tense Review Present Simple, Present Perfect, Future, and Past Simple

English Tense Review Present Simple, Present Perfect, Future, and Past Simple Often, when I am learning a language, I understand the tenses when I  focus on them one at a time. Then, when I have  a conversation, I get confused because we use more than one tense at a time in real life.  If this also happens to you, youll like todays mini-lesson, an English tense review. First, well do a short review  and complete an exercise.  Then, well watch  an interesting video about how China is Changing Hollywood and better understand those tenses and why they are used.  Lets get started!Present Simple I, you, we, they: (verb)   he, she, it: (verb)sUses:Action that always/often happens: I wake up at 8:00 each day.Fact/generalization: Snakes  scare me.Scheduled event in near future: Our flight leaves at noon.Now (non continuous verbs):  Im at your apartment.  Where are you?Present Perfecthave/has + (past participle)Uses:Experience: Have you seen Westworld?Change: He has lost weight since last year.Accomplishments: Scientists have found vaccines for many diseases.Inco mplete, expected action: Have you finished your homework yet?Several actions in the past at different times: I have tried that 20 times.Futurewill + (verb)Uses:Prediction: Who will become president?Promise: I will clean my room tonight.Volunteering for something: I will wash the dishes for you.Past Simple(verb)edUses:Completed action in the past: We rode our bikes home yesterday.Series of completed actions: We rode our bikes home, cooked dinner, and watched TV.Duration of completed past action: I lived in Santiago for one year.Past habits or hobbies: Where did you work in high school?English Tense Review Exercise:Part I.  Now, well take a look at a partial transcript from the video we are about to watch.  I have already written the use, and its your job to choose the correct tense and conjugation of the verb.  Dont forget to write your answers in the comments section!Fact/generalization:In the 4th Transformers movie, (theres/there was) a scene where a random guy in an elevator (h elped/helps) Stanley Tucci beat someone up.  That guy? (Turned/Turns) out (hes/he has been) a Chinese boxer, Zou Shiming, a world champion and gold medalist.Promise: Elsewhere in the movie (youll see/you see) product placement everywhere.Completed action:If you (didnt/dont) recognize these references, thats because they (arent/werent) meant for you.Accomplishment:The growth of Chinas middle class (created/has created) a massive new market.Prediction:Next year, Chinas box office revenue (likely surpasses/will likely surpass) the US, making it the largest movie market in the world.Accomplishment:China (has built/built) 27 new cinema screens per day on average this year.Fact/generalization:The problem (was/is), the Chinese government only (allows/allow) a certain number of foreign films to enter the country each year, and each one (have/has) to pass through the government censorship agency.Completed action:Before the 1990s, very few Hollywood movies (make/made) it to Chinese audiences .  The Chinese government (has/had) its own film industry, and they (used/will use) it to distribute propaganda.Completed action:In 1993, that (drops/dropped) to 5 billion, but in 1994 things (started/starts) to change.  The Fugitive (became/becomed) the first new American film set for general release to the Chinese public.  It (was/were) so popular that scalpers outside theaters were getting double the price of the ticket.Change:Since then, Hollywood (has pushed/have pushed) the US government to continually negotiate for higher quotas.English Tense Review:Part II.  For this part, the verbs are filled in for you, and its your job to decide why the tense is used.  Fill in the blank with the correct uses.__________These days, a US film typically makes it into a Chinese movie theater in one of three waysthe most common is the revenue sharing model where the studio gets 25% of the revenue.__________Over the last ten years, American films have strategically incorporated positive Chi nese story elements  to bolster their chances of being one of the films selected.__________In Red Dawn, the enemy was originally China, but changed to North Korea in post production.__________Its important to note, though, that studios dont have to do this.  Harry Potter is a great example.English Tense Review Continued__________There are two ways to get around the 34 film limit.  The least popular among big Hollywood studios today is the flat fee model because theyre selling the film at a fraction of the cost, and China gets 100% of the ticket sales.  The other option is co-producing the movie with a Chinese company so that its not technically a foreign film.  But, co-productions are the most tightly regulatedit also has to have at least a third of the cast be Chinese.  In short, China somehow has to play a significant role in the film, and it cant be as the villain.__________Before Looper was released, its director in studio partnered with DMG, a Chinese-based entertainment c ompanyDMG recommended that the script be rewrittenbut ultimately, separate American and Chinese versions of Looper were released because the Chinese scenes in the film didnt resonate with US and international audiences.__________Thats always the issueas important as the China market is, its not the only market.  Ultimately, China wants their own films to outnumber and outplay their foreign competitors, so theyre building their own Hollywood.  Its an 8.2 billion dollar investment.__________From the same company that actually bought AMC in 2012, and subsequently doubled their ticket sales.__________,__________Sure, China will share their facilities with US studios, but their doors are still only half open.__________,__________That film quota that has held the US at bay for the last two decades, will also apply  to Hollywood studios vying to book the state of the art facilities.Listening For English Tense ReviewGood work!  Youve already read most of the transcript from the video bel ow, so this will help  your listening comprehension too.  As you watch, make sure your answers for the above exercises are correct.Hopefully by now you have a better understanding of why the variety of tenses were used in this video.  Are you still confused?  Or, want to practice your new knowledge in a conversation with a native speaker?  Schedule a class with LOI now!  We have plenty of professional, friendly teachers who can help at any time thats convenient for you!

Should We Eat Bugs An English Listening Exercise

Should We Eat Bugs An English Listening Exercise Practice your English listening with the video and exercise below.Have you ever thought about eating an insect, like the one below? Yeah, probably not. But the video for this weeks makes a pretty good argument for doing it. It also includes a lot of great vocabulary related to cooking.Watch the video below, then see if you can answer the questions:English Listening Exercise: Gap FillThe ____ even has a name, Entomophagy.What does the word in the gap above refer to?Early hunter gatherers probably learned from animals the foraged for protein rich insects, and ______ ____.What does the phrase in the gap above mean?What were the two roles of bugs as food in the past?Why do scientists think we stopped eating bugs?What are 5 ways of cooking bugs?What are the benefits of eating bugs? Would you eat them? Why or why not?

?? 6 Reasons To Learn A Language

?? 6 Reasons To Learn A Language 6 Reasons To Learn A Language There are more people in the world that can speak at least 2 languages than people who can only speak one. The number of people who are bilingual or multilingual is growing every year, and now is a superb time to join in and start learning another language. While more and more people across the world are learning English as a second language, there is still an important place for French, Spanish, German and other languages. We don’t just mean knowing “Hello” and a few swear words, we mean having a deeper understanding of the language. The demand for people who can speak, listen, read and write in other languages is rising and it is easy to begin learning.With more than 8,400 tutors offering language tuition and over 50 languages to choose from, Tutorful offers a personal and tailored way to learn a language. Find your perfect match by searching for tutors in your area, and filtering by subject, level of study, and distance.Find private language tutors near you Around 7.7% of th e UK population speaks a language other than English when at home, and many more will be able to speak in multiple languages whilst still primarily using English. Languages can be fun, engaging and useful at any age and it is never too late to start learning, and to start benefiting from the opportunities that knowing another language can offer. Take a look at our 6 Reasons To Learn A Language1. Be More Employable - Learning a language is a superb way to make your CV stand out and make a memorable impression when applying for a job. Dozens of organisations, from huge corporations to small businesses, deal with other countries. Knowing the language of customers, suppliers and distributors in other countries could make the process quicker and easier. Speaking professionally in another language, rather than broken speech or pronunciation, can make you a valuable asset to a business and warrant a higher salary. Even if your job doesn’t require you to speak another language, knowing that you can is a fantastic way to showcase your transferable skills, your level of commitment and initiative. 2. Get a Brain Boost - Being bilingual or multilingual has been known to have a number of benefits on your cognitive behaviour, meaning it makes your brain work better. Numerous studies have shown that people who can speak more than one language have a better capacity to multitask and have increased concentration too. The ability to switch tasks quickly and improved memory are also benefits of learning more than one language. Positive effects of language learning can be seen at both ends of the age spectrum, including children adapting better to environmental changes and older people experiencing less mental decline. 3. Cross Cultural Friendships - Make an effort to learn the language that your friends speak and you’ll quickly see a better connection with them. Being able to speak the first language of someone who has learnt English can offer them the comfort of being able to speak in their mother tongue. See your connection increase as they appreciate the effort you have made, but also the empathy you’ll feel as you translate things in your head before you speak, something many people have to do everyday. Speaking another language allows you to meet and become friends with a whole group of interesting people you may not have been able to meet otherwise. 4. Improved Travel Tourism - If you can understand another language, travelling can become much easier. Reading maps and road signs, and understanding directions in another language can reduce the time spent wandering around lost. Even a basic level of another language can offer a much more enjoyable and safe way of travelling across the world. Instead of talking more slowly and louder in English, asking for help in the local language can get much better results. Show locals you’ve made an effort to speak their language and they’re bound to be more friendly and helpful, even if you’re making mistakes. You might even be able to haggle better for goods if you’ve shown yourself to be open to another language.5. Enjoy the Art of Other Cultures - Some of the finest cultural art has been produced in languages other than English. Being able to speak other languages offers you the chance to experience some of the finest film, music and literature the world has to offer without losing some of the nuances and meaning in translations. You might even find new ways to appreciate your favourite elements of culture when enjoy them in another language. 6. An Increase in Confidence - If you can have even a basic conversation in a language other than your native language, you’ll have a feeling of accomplishment and feel proud of the time and commitment it took to learning that new language. No matter how long it takes, learning another language will increase your self-confidence in addition to other cognitive improvements. This confidence will radiate into other skills development and you’ll soon see advancement in other areas as well as languages. There are countless other reasons that it’s a good idea to learn a second language. But if we named them all then you’d have no time to actually start learning. You can start your journey to being multilingual today. Search for tutors in your local area and filter by the language you want to learn, and the level of study. From helping students improve their grades, to helping any learner develop real conversation skills, learning a language with private tuition is the perfect way to learn a language.If you have other questions, get in touch with Tutorful today

TutorZ Trademark Accepted

TutorZ Trademark Accepted TutorZ owns a trademark on its logo issued by the Unites States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). To be exact it is service mark. Service marks differ from trademarks as they are used on the advertising of the service rather than on the packaging or delivery of the service, since there is generally no package to place the mark on. The mark was issued in 2008. Here is our trademark: Patent and trademark laws require a renewal after 5 years. We started this process in 2013. The renewal process was perhaps hardener than the initial trademark application. We made technical mistakes such as changing the owner of the trade mark from TutorZ to Dirk Wagner the owner of TutorZ LLC. This required a re-submission of the renewal request. Each mistake costs another $100 in fees to the USPTO. Eventually, we found it easier to get legal help from the trademark experts Lee Associated in Ann Arbor, MI. Jason Lee was very professional, fast and supportive to work with. Thank you Jason! Very disconcerting was the fact that the USPTO initially rejected the renewal saying we cannot obtain a trademark on the word TutorZ because the word is too close to the natural word tutor . Thats an understandable objection or else people might get a trademark on all English words and force us to charge every time we use this word. In any case the way out of the natural word problem is to describe the service mark and embellish it with style and symbols. The USPTO and TutorZ came up with the following description: The mark consists of a teacher (first T) icon and student (smaller T) embedded in the letters of the brand name Tutorz (pronounced Tutor-zee); the filled circles above the letters T represent stylized heads, the horizontal top part of the the letters T with the hanging end-marks represent a students arms and hands, the vertical part of the letter T represents her body; The teachers color is a golden yellow with black drop shadow; the students color is a crimson red with black drop shadow; the remaining letters u, o, r, and z are colored and filled crimson red as well. The teachers color is a golden yellow with black drop shadow; the students color is a crimson red with black drop shadow; the remaining letters u, o,r, and z are colored and filled crimson red as well. TutorZ ownership of the trademark is public record and its USPTO status can be verify. Here is the USPTO Notice of Acceptance. Congratulations to TutorZ!  Another 10 Years of proud trademark ownership!

Green, Red and Gold Apple to be Replaced by Pay-Per-Lead

Green, Red and Gold Apple to be Replaced by Pay-Per-Lead The vast majority of new tutors sign up for the free Green Apple membership plan. The reason is obvious: tutors dont want to pay for yet another online subscription plan. But this behavior jeopardises the revenue needs of Tutorz.com. At the same time tutors are willing to pay for new clients. So whats the solution? Pay-Per-Lead. In a Pay-Per-Lead (PPL) system, tutors no longer pay anything until they receive a tutoring lead. And even then when presented with the message, name, date, location and quality indicator of a tutoring lead, they have the choice to accept the lead or decline it. A pretty good deal for tutors, or what? This is Internet at its best: no more up-front commitment or payment but 100% transparency and accountability. The PPL system will replace Tutorz.com Green, Red and Gold Apple subscription plans. The (nice) names Green, Red and Gold Apple will become indicator of how quick and well tutor responds to students messages. The PPL system will roll out in April 2011. So mark your calendars!