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Category: Corporate Language Training

Jun 12th, 2023

ROI of Multilingualism: Corporate Success Thanks to Multilingual Employees

Speexx Blog Team

In today’s global market, multilingual employees are vital assets, driving success and offering a measurable ROI. This article explores how their skills fuel growth and provide a competitive edge.

ROI of Multilingualism: Corporate Success Thanks to Multilingual EmployeesSpeexx Blog Team
May 9th, 2023

“Be a Goldfish” – Why Ted Lasso is the Ultimate Leader

Speexx Blog Team

Ted Lasso, the popular and critically acclaimed television show, follows the story of an American football coach, played by Jason Sudeikis, who is hired to manage an English Premier League football team. The show has captured the hearts of audiences around the world with its humour, warmth and powerful lessons about leadership. Take a closer look at the philosophy of the show's protagonists (with a few quotes from the man himself), analyse why Ted Lasso is the ultimate leader and how HR and L&D professionals can learn from his unique leadership style.

“Be a Goldfish” – Why Ted Lasso is the Ultimate LeaderSpeexx Blog Team
Apr 20th, 2023

Multilingualism and Business Success

Leonie Koberling

In today’s interconnected global market, multilingualism is vital for companies striving to thrive internationally. It's no longer merely a competitive advantage but a fundamental necessity for businesses aiming for global success. In this blog post, we delve into the numerous benefits of multilingualism in the workplace and its impact on business growth.

Multilingualism and Business SuccessLeonie Koberling
Apr 7th, 2023

Employee Retention in a Hybrid Working Environment: What Can Companies Do?

Franca Lavinia Meyerhoefer

Leave or stay? Whether and when employees ask themselves this question is no longer an easy question for organizations to answer as jobs become hybrid, flexible or even remote, and face-to-face contact decreases. With the increasing variability of jobs, the issue of employee retention is also becoming more complex. What measures can help?

Employee Retention in a Hybrid Working Environment: What Can Companies Do?Franca Lavinia Meyerhoefer
Apr 5th, 2023

Is Unbiased Leadership Possible?

Leonie Koberling

Organizations constantly strive for innovation, growth, and profitability in today's fast-paced world. However, in the pursuit of these goals, many leaders tend to overlook a critical factor that has a significant impact on business success: diversity and inclusion. Bias can hinder a company's growth and productivity, limit talent retention and affect morale. Therefore, leaders must adopt an unbiased approach and create an inclusive working environment. But do unbiased leaders even exist? Let's find out!

Is Unbiased Leadership Possible?Leonie Koberling
Mar 27th, 2023

Leadership in the Digital Age: How Technology is Changing the Game

Franca Lavinia Meyerhoefer

Digital leadership is essential as technology, hybrid work, and Gen Z reshape the workplace. Learn how leaders—and HR and L&D—can keep up.

Leadership in the Digital Age: How Technology is Changing the GameFranca Lavinia Meyerhoefer
Mar 16th, 2023

Leadership and Burnout: How to Avoid Burnout as a Leader

Leonie Koberling

Leadership typically comes with expectations of strength, accountability, and control. Leaders are counted on to navigate any challenge and maintain team morale, even during turbulent times. But the strain, solitude, and burden of the role can become too much, making daily responsibilities feel daunting and unmanageable. This condition is known as leadership burnout.

Leadership and Burnout: How to Avoid Burnout as a LeaderLeonie Koberling
Mar 10th, 2023

The Importance of Communication Skills for Leaders of International Teams

Speexx Blog Team

As the world becomes more interconnected, businesses are expanding their operations across borders, leading to a rise in international teams. With this shift, leaders need to have strong communication skills to effectively manage their teams and drive results.

The Importance of Communication Skills for Leaders of International TeamsSpeexx Blog Team
Mar 9th, 2023

Empathetic Leadership: Strengthening Psychological Safety in the Hybrid Workplace

Speexx Blog Team

As we navigate through a world changed by the pandemic, it has become clear that leadership styles prioritizing empathy are essential for creating a positive and productive workplace. Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. In the context of leadership, it means creating a work environment where employees feel seen, heard, and valued. In this post, we explore the power of empathetic leadership in strengthening psychological safety in the hybrid workplace and why it's more critical now than ever.

Empathetic Leadership: Strengthening Psychological Safety in the Hybrid WorkplaceSpeexx Blog Team