Why do you want to speak Business English?
Helping you understand the concepts and fundamentals of Business English
Coaching you so that you learn, understand, use and improve this valuable skill.
#Business #English #Montreal Our focus is on people who want to go from non business backgrounds – artists, artisans, professionals – into the business world, often English will be an additional language, but sometimes it can be their mother tongue
06/30/2025
“A Guy”
Analyst’s Perspective: Part 52
One of the reasons that everyone needs their ‘guy’. When things go down, who are you going to call? That is your guy!
A Guy: Business Analyst A Guy: Business Analyst “A Guy”: Analyst’s Perspective: Part 52 of our series – “What Can an Analyst Do for You?” You prepare and clean. You create and share. You plan and delegate. Whatever …
06/04/2025
Mistakes Happen Mistakes Happen Analyst’s Perspective: Part 47 of our series – “What Can an Analyst Do for You?” Mistakes Happen – in school, in business, and yes, in life. How you react to the mistakes is w…
06/04/2025
Money Management: Financial Literacy Money Management: Financial Literacy A money manager is a professional who manages the investment portfolios of people, institutions, or funds. They can seriously help you to reach your financ…
05/19/2025
Content Takes Effort
Analyst’s Perspective: Part 46
You have a message to share. You need more than a platform from which to share it; you need more than nice graphics and spiffy videos – you need your story to be told.
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Content Takes Effort Content Takes Effort Analyst’s Perspective: Part 46 of our series – “What Can an Analyst Do for You?” You have a message to share. You need more than a platform from which to share it; you ne…
05/12/2025
Branding: Networking
Analyst’s Perspective: Part 45
You figure that since ‘word-of-mouth’ is the best advertising, you gotta get out there to ‘network’ so that the word spreads. Right?
Branding: Networking Branding: Networking Analyst’s Perspective: Part 45 of our series – “What Can an Analyst Do for You?” You figure that since ‘word-of-mouth’ is the best advertising, you gotta get out there to ‘net…
05/06/2025
5 Simple Truths of Leadership: Thoughts
There is much said, thought, and left unspoken about leadership. Some think it is about barking orders; others about some mystical quality that only a few can achieve. Dean Crisp takes us through some of the attributes of good leadership. Perhaps, more importantly, he provides a system that we can all use to hone or better our leadership skills. After all, the author explains, “Leadership is not about perfection; it is about progress—deliberate, meaningful progress.”
“Leadership is not about perfection; it is about progress…”
Yes, there is hope for the rest of us. You see, leadership is not about status, title, nor even position. It is about character, action, and attitude – towards problems and most importantly towards others. Crisp proposes “Five Simple Truths” to help us all become better and more effective leaders:
1. Direction– Knowing where you’re headed. Without it, you’re simply drifting.
2. Intentionality– Acting with purpose and making deliberate choices that align with your goals.
3. Teams – Building strong relationships and surrounding yourself with people who believe in the mission.
4. Standards – Holding yourself and others to a high level of excellence.
5. Getting Ahead of Your Day – Preparing, planning, and starting each day with clarity and purpose.
Of course, achieving and implementing this system will not be easy. There will be distractions, naysayers, and obstacles. It might be useful to ask yourself, now, and along the way these simple questions:
• Are my actions aligned with my values and vision?
• Am I intentional in my decisions and leadership approach?
• Do I prioritize relationships and the development of those I lead?
• Have I set and communicated the high standards necessary for excellence?
• Am I proactive, or am I allowing the day to dictate my leadership?
For you see, to achieve success, you don’t just want to be okay, you want to strive to be excellent and in fact, even elite. After all, true leadership is more than just about your success. It is about lifting others, cultivating an environment of excellence where others can learn, succeed, and grow. It is about creating “a legacy that inspires future generations.”
This book was generously provided for review by . The book will not make you a great leader, but it will outline some tools that can help you achieve that sort of legacy. Enjoy!
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5 Simple Truths of Leadership 5 Simple Truths of Leadership: Thoughts There is much said, thought, and left unspoken about leadership. Some think it is about barking orders; others about some mystical quality that only a few ca…
05/05/2025
Branding: Referrals
Analyst’s Perspective: Part 44 of our series
Referrals – Handle with Care!
Branding: Referrals Branding: Referrals: Analyst’s Perspective: Part 44 of our series – “What Can an Analyst Do for You?” It is no secret that referrals are considered gold in a business. A good referral stream …
05/03/2025
Branding for Introverts Branding for Introverts: Analyst’s Perspective We have discussed how branding is good for your business. We have looked at how you can brand your business as well. However, what…
05/03/2025
Wiser Guy: Thoughts Wiser Guy: Thoughts Life-Changing Revelations and Revisions from Tech’s Chief Evangelist Guy Kawasaki, Madisun Nuismer Guy Kawasaki is a young elder that has been around for (almost) eve…
05/03/2025
Business Analyst: ZBB Business Analyst: Zero Based Budgeting Part 4: What Can an Analyst Do for You? You may have made a budget in the past. You may even have a current budget for your business. But have you ever d…
04/24/2025
The Renegade Musician: Thoughts The Renegade Musician: Stepping Out of the Shadow of the Old Music Career Model David Andrew Wiebe, the author, explains, “most artists don’t make it because they’re trying to do what someone else …
04/24/2025
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
Destiny: Sunday Thought Destiny: Sunday Thought Today is Palm Sunday for Christians around the world – Catholic, Orthodox, Protestants. It is kind of nice when all Christians set aside differences, at least in this regard…