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We all know that in a foreign culture, one of the most important skills to develop is the ability to translate, to learn to speak the new language — or at least master a few key phrases.

If academic institutions had water coolers and professors liked to make small talk, one of the hottest topics on the agenda would be how to get foreign students to participate in class.

By Emily Reich, originally featured on Linkedin, as part of the #StudentVoices series. 

Learning to stretch outside your comfort zone is critical for learning and growing, advancing in your job and career, and achieving your personal and professional goals.

Most people think that being an entrepreneur is about having that big idea.

You need to speak in public, but your knees buckle even before you reach the podium.

Networking events can be stressful.  The rational side of us knows we need to work the room – chit chat with strangers and build our contact list. 

One of the most essential characteristics for a high-functioning team — perhaps the single most important characteristic — is trust.

One of the greatest barriers to moving outside your comfort zone is the fear that you’re a poser, that you’re not worthy, that you couldn’t possibly be qualified to do whatever you’re aiming to do.