Leading a team of English speakers when English is not your first language can be challenging. It is further compounded by the fact that you did not grow up in the same country or culture as your employees. Bridging this language and cultural divide is paramount for building a strong team dynamic. Following are five tips that you, as a business leader, might implement to enhance your communication skills in the workplace.

Whatever your industry or experience level, working in a professional setting where you lack fluency in the native language of business, can be stressful and intimidating.

A common cause of this type of stress might be your coworkers struggling to understand you. No doubt, this is likely to make you dread public speaking or presenting.