by Maya Hu-Chan | Jan 18, 2021 | Articles, Saving Face
Feedback plays a role in how “face”—our sense of personal dignity, pride, and self-esteem—can be lost, recovered, and honored. One of the most powerful acts of leadership is often one of the most overlooked: providing feedback. In my book, “Saving Face: How to...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Dec 15, 2020 | Articles, Saving Face
True leaders know that managing a company requires far more than just issuing instructions or setting targets. Leaders must move in many circles, think in many styles, and run their businesses through a global lens. At the heart of human connection that makes all this...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Oct 13, 2020 | Articles, Saving Face
If you want strong business relationships, you have to start thinking emotionally. Here’s how to start. When it comes to building strong, lasting relationships with clients and team members, it’s time to start thinking like CEOs but under a different...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jul 22, 2019 | Articles, Saving Face
Giving feedback is routine for leaders. But don’t let the everyday nature of feedback fool you — a single moment of giving feedback can have momentous impact, especially if the way it is delivered results in someone losing face. Consider one of my clients,...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jul 16, 2019 | Articles, Saving Face
Research consistently shows that the top reason people leave their jobs isn’t related to compensation, benefits, or even opportunities for career growth: It is that they don’t feel appreciated. Recently, I’ve been writing about the Asian cultural...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jul 16, 2019 | Articles, Saving Face
In recent articles, I have explored the Asian concept of “face,” and how, when used authentically, it serves as a social currency in family, friendship and in business. In this article, I would like to take the discussion of “saving face” one...
