Vocabulary. 1. I don't think I can take on any more projects right now. I have too much already. on my platter on my plate on my mind

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2 Vocabulary 1. I don't think I can take on any more projects right now. I have too much already. on my platter on my plate on my mind 2. The USA is one of the easiest places in the world to. make a business commence a business start a business

3 Vocabulary 3. I'm swamped. = I'm. drowning really busy confused 4. What's on the today? ( = What's the plan for today?/ What do we have to do today?) agenda board notebook

4 Vocabulary 5. I'm a little confused about the timeline. Could you ( = explain it to me) again? walk me through it walk me through converse with me 6. What's a "timeline"? thin watch deadline schedule

5 Vocabulary 7. I have a couple of things I'd like to talk about. I'm going to go through them. ( = one by one) in order by order orderly 8. Tony is always the meeting by being late. holding up keeping up bringing up

6 Vocabulary 9. I have a terrible boss! He never gives me any positive on the work I do. (= he never compliments my work) feed feedback opinions 10. A business's "core competency" is something that sets it apart from its competitors, and is difficult for these competitors to. ( = copy) initiate inform imitate

7 The Business Insider 100: The Creators Business Insider believes in companies that not only achieve great financial success, but that create lasting value for their shareholders, employees, consumers, and society. With this in mind, we compiled a list of companies, large and small, that embodies this commitment to a bigger picture of leadership and innovation. These companies transcend the boundaries of capitalism and generate creative worth that challenges the idea of traditional business success.

8 1. Mark Zuckerberg Cofounder and CEO, Facebook Through Facebook, Zuckerberg revolutionized the ways in which we interact with each other, making it possible for users to seamlessly connect with anyone anywhere in the world. But he hasn't stopped there. The tech mogul continues to innovate, create, and add value to the world as a whole by finding new ways for people to connect. Under Zuckerberg s guidance, Facebook has become more than just a way for friends to share photos. The site now hosts over 2 billion daily active users from all across the globe they chat with friends, share articles, discover news, and more. In what way has social media impacted our lives? How has your privacy been affected by social media?

9 7. Elon Musk Founder and CEO, Tesla and SpaceX More than any other Silicon Valley entrepreneur today, Elon Musk is a fountain of audacious, world-changing ideas. Tesla's electric cars are upending the automotive industry and reducing the world's dependence on fossil fuels that cause global warming. SolarCity also aims to reduce fossil fuel dependence by making solar power for homes affordable and easy to install. SpaceX is one of a handful of companies trying to accelerate space exploration by bringing the energy and enthusiasm of the private sector to bear. How would you raise awareness about global warming in your country?

10 20. Jeff Bezos Founder, chairman, and CEO, Amazon From its humble beginnings as an online book retailer founded in Jeff Bezos Seattle garage in 1994, Amazon has since flourished as the largest e-commerce company in the world. Amazon pioneered online recommendations and perfected delivery logistics, making life more convenient for millions of consumers and creating new opportunities for businesses to reach them. Bezos still has time to lead incredibly successful ventures outside of Amazon. Since he purchased The Washington Post in 2013, the newspaper s monthly online page views have more than tripled, to 890 million, thanks in part to a hearty dose of digital innovation he s injected. What are pros and cons of online shopping?

11 Let s play :) Which of the faces from the top 10 list can you identify?

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