by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 21, 2018 | Articles, Leadership
The changes that lead to a better, more prosperous life start simple and small A few years ago, while on a business trip to Thailand, I rode an elephant to explore a nearby jungle area. I soon realized he was very headstrong. If I wanted to turn right, he seemed...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 21, 2018 | Articles, Leadership
For foreign managers, Chinese Millennials present a unique set of management challenges China has gone through tremendous economic and cultural changes in the last 50 years. One of the biggest value shifts has occurred between older and younger generations. Chinese...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 21, 2018 | Articles, Leadership
Want loyal customers? It starts with loyal employees. I recently met a young woman who had just left a position at Uber. I asked her what it was like to work for the company, given that it has had a number of negative stories about it in the news recently....
by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 21, 2018 | Articles, Leadership
When managing a global team, it’s easy to break into silos — but it’s even easier to break out of them Workplace silos are a widespread problem. It’s easy for groups and teams within a company to develop their own processes, cultures, and goals...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 21, 2018 | Articles, Cross-Cultural Management
“Empowerment” can have the opposite effect on workers from Asian cultures The word “empowerment” is a popular business buzzword today. Empowering customers, empowering clients, empowering employees — it’s always a good thing, right?...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 21, 2018 | Articles, Leading Teams
How Ford’s dramatic turnaround can turn your company around, too To win a race, an elite rowing crew must not only train strenuously, but they must also have mutual respect and a shared determination to succeed. The same is true in business. Just like the best...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 21, 2018 | Articles, Executive Presence
If you don’t, it could be holding you back in your career You’re smart. You’re educated. You have a resume packed with accomplishments. But you’re not getting ahead. As an executive coach, I often hear similar frustrations from many of my...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 21, 2018 | Articles, Women Leadership
What Frances Hesselbein and other inspiring women can teach you The #MeToo movement. The #TimesUp movement. The drive for equal pay for equal work and for balanced representation. Women are experiencing a time of momentous change. And in boardrooms and offices around...
