by Maya Hu-Chan | Jul 25, 2023 | Saving Face, Videos
When you hear the words ‘saving face,’ what do you think of? You might imagine someone trying to recover after saying something embarrassing. Maybe they made a mistake in the workplace and need to repair their reputation. Face is a universal concept,...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jul 18, 2023 | Saving Face, Videos
There are three key concepts of face. Giving Face, losing face, and saving face. In this video, I talk about giving face. Giving face is a cultural concept originated in China. It can and should be an integral part of building relationships and motivating your team...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jul 5, 2023 | Saving Face, Videos
There’s an old Chinese proverb, “Spilled water is hard to regain.” Think about it. You accidentally knock a glass of water off the table and it spills all over the floor. If you wanted to get all that water back into the glass, how would you do it?...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jun 20, 2023 | Saving Face, Videos
Saving face is the act of helping someone recover after a mistake in a way that preserves their dignity in the presence of their colleagues, community or family. When it is done authentically, with genuine intention and empathy, the act of saving face for someone can...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jun 13, 2023 | Saving Face, Videos
When you think of the term saving face, it usually relates to someone taking some kind of an action to keep someone else from feeling humiliated or embarrassed. The concept of face is not just a method to use when problems arise. There is a very proactive, positive...
by Maya Hu-Chan | May 29, 2023 | Saving Face, Videos
As an executive coach, I have worked with leaders around the world. I have shared with them a concept that resonates with leaders at all levels. It’s so essential to their leadership, but it’s also counterintuitive. It’s the concept of face. Today, I...