by Maya Hu-Chan | Jan 17, 2020 | Articles, Leadership
When it comes to developing our careers, we often focus on exterior sources to help us get ahead, depending on recognition from others to propel us forward. But we often overlook one of the most powerful tools: self-advocacy. In the book Getting Ahead: Three Steps to...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Dec 16, 2019 | Articles, Women Leadership
In several recent columns, I have explored what it means for women today to “have it all,” and how it involves balancing the four pillars that make up our lives. We’ve explored the pillars of self, family, and community. In this column, I’d...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Nov 21, 2019 | Articles, Women Leadership
In my recent discussions of what it means to “have it all,” I’ve explored two pillars of life — self and family. Now I’d like to explore a third pillar, one that is often as neglected as self: community. A landmark 81-year Harvard study...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Oct 23, 2019 | Articles, Women Leadership
In recent columns, I have explored what it means to “have it all,” and how integrating the four domains of life — self, family, community, and work — can bring us closer to feeling fulfilled. In this column, I’d like to discuss the domain...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Sep 17, 2019 | Articles, Women Leadership
In a recent column, I explored what it means to “have it all.” Life presents us with the challenge, and reward, of an always-evolving definition of “having it all” — especially for women. I also discussed that we feel most satisfied when...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Aug 15, 2019 | Articles, Women Leadership
It’s a question women around the world ask themselves every day: Can I have it all? Let’s cut to the chase: The answer is “yes,” but women must decide what “all” means to them, and acknowledge that the definition will evolve as...
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...
