Business Spotlight

Tales of the unexpected

Roald Dahl’s book title Tales of the Unexpected occurs to me when looking at this issue, which is full of surprises. Our cover story this month illuminates the fact that introverted colleagues often have tremendous strengths from which their entire...

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This is us

This photograph was taken on February 14, 1990, by NASA’S Voyager 1 spacecraft, at a distance of 3.7 billion miles from the sun. The Pale Blue Dot, as it has come to be known, is planet Earth. Look at how small and insignificant we are in just this one...

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Is smart intelligent?

In this issue, our cover story asks the question: Are you emotionally intelligent? Even people who are experts in their fields are not always empathetic, or they may have problems navigating the interactions with their colleagues. They are certainly...

Tell us what you think!

You, dear readers, are why we make Business Spotlight every month. You are the reason we’re here. Behind the scenes, there is a team of editors, graphic designers and production managers who make this magazine possible. When planning each issue, we try...

The beauty of simplicity

My father was a writer, and I had great English teachers. If there’s one thing they all taught me, it’s that every word should count. Don’t write fluff. Say exactly what you mean; express yourself with precision and honesty. Don’t use the most complex...

Good for you!

Ialready said it above: This issue is all about positivity. With so much bad news all around, we report on a wealthy Brazilian entrepreneur who has found his purpose in working for the social good, and an American businesswoman who is investing in...

But what does it all mean?

Have you ever sat in a meeting in which a colleague used a business word, expression or abbreviation that you weren’t familiar with? I have — and I’m the editor-in-chief of a business English magazine. I have no problem admitting this, because it’s...

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Extremes and superlatives

Everyone has their own particular talents. What makes one person a successful entrepreneur and another a great artist? Like people, countries also have sectors and industries at which they excel. This month, we look at five countries who are tops in...

What did you say?

We all know it’s wise to think before we speak, but we’re not always aware of what is influencing our language. Are we parroting artifical intelligence? When you start using a new word, how aware are you that you are doing it? Do you know when that...

“So much to do, so little time”

Many of us who work know the feeling: so much to do! It seems the amount of work, at least in certain industries, doesn’t ever diminish. No matter how much one does, the work just keeps coming, like an assembly line that speeds up. While some people...

Just say it.

My father was an English teacher before he went on to a successful career as a writer. So, growing up, I had professional writing advice right in my own home if I needed it. One of the most important lessons he taught me was: “Always be clear and never...

TO WORK OR NOT TO WORK?

Sabine Rückert and others share their thoughts

What makes us human?

Not long ago, I saw a meme that said: “What makes us human? Checking all the boxes with traffic lights!” That struck a chord with me, especially as human connection is giving way to virtual interaction. In our daily lives, it’s getting increasingly...

The language of democracy

Sometimes, I make a typo and type “the Untied States” instead of “the United States.” When I do, I’m tempted not to correct the mistake, because “untied” has become a better description of America these days. The U.S. is so deeply divided that...

Questions, questions

How much is too much for a bonus or pay package? What can I do to reduce my use of resources and find alternatives? How can I help my community or country? How are consumers influenced by advertising? What can I do to improve my relationships with...

Surprise and awe

This month, when I look at the magazine for common themes, I can’t help but see amazement and awe — whether we’re talking about a scientist who discovered a genome-editing technique or a fashion designer redefining style and marketing. And what...