Good to Excelente Newsletter

Author: bradley

  • The Clash Needed a Translator. So, Eddie Called His Mom.

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    Know someone who’d enjoy The Good to Excelente Newsletter? Forward this to them so they can subscribe here—and never miss a Wednesday edition packed with cultural intelligence insights and practical advice. I didn’t realize libraries carried more than books until I was in the eighth grade. Gail Borden Library.Elgin, Illinois. What’s this?They’ve got CDs too?For…

  • A Leadership Lesson From the New York Yankees

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    Know someone who’d enjoy The Good to Excelente Newsletter? Forward this to them so they can subscribe here—and never miss a Wednesday edition packed with cultural intelligence insights and practical advice. Last week, the New York Yankees’ Ben Rice was asked a question in Spanish at the press conference after a game. He answered in Spanish. Rice grew…

  • Reader Mailbag!

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    Know someone who’d enjoy The Good to Excelente Newsletter? Forward this to them so they can subscribe here—and never miss a Wednesday edition packed with cultural intelligence insights and practical advice. We love nothing more than hearing about wins from readers who have used Construction Spanish on the job.  Here’s a recent email we received: “Bradley, two phrases that…

  • When “Speak Up” Isn’t So Simple

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    Know someone who’d enjoy The Good to Excelente Newsletter? Forward this to them so they can subscribe here—and never miss a Wednesday edition packed with cultural intelligence insights and practical advice. Two weeks ago, I led a leadership training session at a regional Safety Conference in North Texas managed by the AGC chapter TEXO. The dominant discussion…

  • 5 MLB Players Who Can Teach You Spanish

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    Know someone who’d enjoy The Good to Excelente Newsletter? Forward this to them so they can subscribe here—and never miss a Wednesday edition packed with cultural intelligence insights and practical advice. With only thirty games left in the baseball season, we know which teams are good and which teams are cooked. As for me, I am still…

  • The Great Mystery of El and La

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    Know someone who’d enjoy The Good to Excelente Newsletter? Forward this to them so they can subscribe here—and never miss a Wednesday edition packed with cultural intelligence insights and practical advice. Saturday Night Live recently tackled one of the great mysteries of the Spanish language: Why does every noun need to be a boy or a girl? In…

  • When Safety Is on the Line, AI Isn’t Enough

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    Know someone who’d enjoy The Good to Excelente Newsletter? Forward this to them so they can subscribe here—and never miss a Wednesday edition packed with cultural intelligence insights and practical advice. Question: George from Los Angeles writes: “We’re translating our employee handbook and onboarding training materials into Spanish. Can we just use AI for this?” Great question, George. It’s…

  • Meet Them Halfway

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    Know someone who’d enjoy The Good to Excelente Newsletter? Forward this to them so they can subscribe here—and never miss a Wednesday edition packed with cultural intelligence insights and practical advice. Every four years, I become a raving fan of the other football. Maybe you can relate. I’ve spent the last month thinking way too much about the…

  • The Handball Coach, the Opera Singer, and Competitive Advantage

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    Know someone who’d enjoy The Good to Excelente Newsletter? Forward this to them so they can subscribe here—and never miss a Wednesday edition packed with cultural intelligence insights and practical advice. Three summers ago, my family visited Barcelona, Spain. As proper tourists, we toured Camp Nou, FC Barcelona’s stadium, museum, and gift shop. I left with a…

  • Tequila, Brooms, and Bagpipes: What Three World Cup Moments Taught Me About Trust

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    Know someone who’d enjoy The Good to Excelente Newsletter? Forward this to them so they can subscribe here—and never miss a Wednesday edition packed with cultural intelligence insights and practical advice. When passionate fan bases collide in a high-stakes tournament, it usually brings out tribalism. Just attend any Philadelphia Eagles game ever and you’ll see what I…