HeyJaredLeigh Turner writing
Former ambassador and writer Leigh Turner reads his books and explores the art of writing.
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77. Don't let jobs destroy you (opens the original)
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"Don't let jobs destroy you" looks at the case of a former colleague of mine whose health was damaged by overwork. What could she have done differently? Was the problem a bad boss? Discrimination? I look at why you shouldn't jump to conclusions. In particular, don't assume there's nothing you can do. Leaving the job isn't always right, either. But being aware of the possibility that a job isn't set up right, and that you may be able to take actions to fix that, may be an important first step. Fo
76. How to learn languages (opens the original)
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One of my most popular TikTok videos is called "How to learn languages". Maybe people like it because I reveal how difficult I myself find learning them! My book "Lessons in Diplomacy" contains several stories showing how hopeless I've always been at learning grammar for e.g. German or Turkish. But I've clawed my way to a reasonable command of lots of languages despite that handicap. Key lesson: try a few different techniques; and never believe you can't learn a new language. For more about real
75. Anyone can be a diplomat - true or false? (opens the original)
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When I published a video on my Instagram saying "Anyone can be a diplomat", I got a lot of support - and a lot of pushback. Some people found the idea that anyone could be a diplomat empowering. Others said "it's just not true. You have to know the right people." Which is true? For more about real-life diplomacy and the nuts and bolts of what diplomats and ambassadors really do, check out my book "Lessons in Diplomacy: Politics, Power and Parties". https://geni.us/LessonsinDiplomacy
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