Leading in English -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- At the Airport Lounge -- 1: It Takes Two to Tango -- Speaking Clearly-It's about You -- Speaking with Impact-It's about Them -- Developing a Compelling Narrative-It's about Moving Them -- 2: Speaking Clearly-It's about You -- Jin-Young: Talent without Confidence -- Edward: A Brooklyn Story -- Pengfe: How to Build Confidence with Marginal English Skills -- Key Takeaways from Jin-Young, Edward, and Pengfe -- Examining Accent and Communication -- Assess It! -- Embrace It! -- Name It! -- Leverage It! -- Native Speakers Are Subject to the Accent Trap, Too -- You Should Inoculate Your Decision Process -- Interrupt the Vicious Circle of Confidence Erosion and Stifled Effectiveness -- 3: Speaking with Impact-It's about Them -- Non-Native Speakers -- Native Speakers -- Both Native and Non-Native Speakers -- Language Example 1: ``Safe´´ English -- Debunk Your Belief System about English -- Language Example 2: ``Must Speak Perfect´´ English -- Debunking Yoshi's Belief -- Recovery Skills -- Language Example 3: ``Not a Care in the World´´ English -- Language Example 4: ``Second-Grade´´ English -- Language Example 5: ``Fading, Fading, Gone´´ English -- Language Example 6: ``Impossible´´ English -- Connection to the Audience -- 4: Developing a Compelling Narrative-It's about Moving Them -- Behold: The Power of Stories -- Stories Drive Behavior -- Delivery -- Prepare with Focus -- Anchor Your Message -- Deepen Their Interest -- Hold Their Attention -- Articulate What Makes the Positive Difference -- Leadership Presence -- Style Shifting -- Implications for International Professionals -- Back at the Lounge -- Toolkit -- Four-Step Process for Clear Speaking -- Assess It! -- Embrace It! -- Name It! -- Leverage It! -- Difficult Sound Exercises -- Work-Arounds -- Exercise for Versatility of Expression.

Chapter 1: It Takes Two to Tango -- Chapter 2: Speaking Clearly -- Chapter 3: Speaking with Impact -- Chapter 4: Developing a Compelling Narrative -- About the Authors -- Index -- EULA.

A Guide for English communication amongst international professionals Leading in English provides a valuable resource for more effective international business communication. Whether you're a non-native English speaker working in English every day, or a native speaker working with non-native speakers, this book levels the playing field with a host of insights and tips using real-time examples. Through shared experiences and an engaging narrative, you'll gain confidence as you build the skills you need to communicate more effectively in the workplace. Impart information, relate to coworkers, or just have a friendly chat--this book helps remove uncertainty and streamline interactions. Whether language is a small stumbling block or a large hurdle in your workplace, this book can help you overcome the issues and be happier, more confident, and more effective at your job. Communication is tremendously important in the workplace. When English presents a barrier, removing that obstacle must be priority number one. This book helps you do that, with expert insight, practical tips, and a bit of humor to help shift your perspective. Boost your confidence as a non-native English speaker Work more effectively with coworkers and clients Speak more confidently to an international audience Strengthen your communication skills in all areas In the course of a single work day, you have many one-to-one conversations, several group conversations, and maybe even a presentation or two-wouldn't it be nice to know that you've been heard, understood, and correctly interpreted? English is a tricky language, but there are ways around the issues that tend to trip up non-native speakers. Leading in English shows you how to clear the air and communicate more effectively at any level of English proficiency.

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