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...
by Maya Hu-Chan | May 19, 2023 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Videos
Diversity and inclusion aren’t just trendy business buzzwords. Research suggests that companies that embrace diversity perform better than companies that don’t make it a priority. And hiring a diverse workforce is only half of the equation. In order for...
by Maya Hu-Chan | May 8, 2023 | Articles, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Unconscious biases are powerful mental shortcuts. Here are the 4 most common and how to mitigate their damage. Leaders seeking to create inclusive work environments should start by understanding how unconscious biases can undermine those efforts. Unconscious biases...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Apr 30, 2023 | Articles, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
If you’re met with silence when you ask for input, these three tips can start a dialogue. A question I often get from my clients is, “How do I get my employees to speak up?” They ask their teams to share their opinions and speak their minds, but they...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Apr 27, 2023 | Articles, Leading Teams
Six ways to achieve strategic alignment within global teams. Rowing is harder than it looks. To win a race, it takes training, commitment, mutual respect, and a shared determination to succeed within an elite rowing crew. It turns out that the same is true in...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Apr 5, 2023 | Articles, Strategic Communication
I’ve observed 4 patterns that consistently undermine effective communication. Here’s how to fix them. In a recent column, I explored the skills that can help leaders become clear, focused communicators. But all the work leaders put into becoming clear...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Mar 27, 2023 | Articles, Strategic Communication
5 Ways to sidestep the perils of presenting to a global audience A well-known American speaker once spoke at a conference in Japan and he opened with a joke. There was an interpreter in the room translating his words into Japanese simultaneously and she quickly...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Mar 8, 2023 | Articles
Even the most accomplished leaders can struggle with clear communication. These strategies can help. I recently asked several of my coaching clients to complete a self-assessment of their executive presence, based on the three-by-three model of executive presence...
