GoFluent - Four reasons managers should spend more time on coaching Flashcards
MINDSET
a fixed attitude about something that affects how one thinks and acts
When colleagues have the same mindset, coordinating work is made easy.
[mentalidad]
TOOLKIT
a personal set of skills or abilities
The maestro has been a performing for almost 50 years, that his musical toolkit is vast and versatile.
[caja de herramientas / conjunto de herramientas]
ASSUMPTIONS
things that are believed to be true, often without proof
Despite the assumptions that the board of directors had about the interns’ proposed project, it turned out to be a success.
[asunción / suposición / hipótesis]
GRAVITATE
to be attracted to or to move toward something
Young professionals tend to gravitate toward relaxed and flexible work hours.
[gravitar]
ON THE BACK (OF SOMETHING)
by using or taking advantage of someone or something
Bluestand News Co. made this month’s quota on the back of their new printing machines.
[apoyándose / gracias a (sobre la espalda de…)]
GIVE-AND-TAKE
the act or process of exchanging ideas or comments
Our team meetings are usually very productive as members are encouraged to participate in give-and-take.
[dar y recibir]
EMPATHY
a feeling of understanding and sharing another person’s emotions or experiences
Mr. Jameson is beloved by his employees because of the empathy he demonstrates in all aspects of work.
GIVE (SOMETHING) TO (SOMEONE) STRAIGHT
to say something to someone directly, immediately, frankly
After gathering the courage to speak, Karen gave it straight to her boss that she was resigning.
[decir algo de forma directa (sin rodeos)]
PUT STOCK (IN SOMETHING)
to have a high opinion about something or to feel strongly about something
The university puts stock in doctorate or master’s degrees when hiring instructors.
[apostar por]
OPEN-ENDED
having no fixed limit or structure
If a question is too open-ended, an employee may get confused and misinterpret your intentions.
[abierto]
a fixed attitude about something that affects how one thinks and acts
[mentalidad]
MINDSET
a personal set of skills or abilities
[caja de herramientas / conjunto de herramientas]
TOOLKIT
things that are believed to be true, often without proof
[asunción / suposición / hipótesis]
ASSUMPTIONS
to be attracted to or to move toward something
[gravitar]
GRAVITATE
by using or taking advantage of someone or something
[apoyándose / gracias a (sobre la espalda de…)]
ON THE BACK (OF SOMETHING)
