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. Honoring Face, losing face, and saving face. In this video, I talk about honoring face. Honoring face is a cultural concept originated in China. It can and should be an integral part of building relationships and motivating your...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jul 11, 2023 | Articles, Leadership
For entrepreneurs, the highs are high and the lows are low. Here’s how to thrive through it all. Recently, a group of colleagues and I discussed the familiar ups and downs of entrepreneurial life. When work is plentiful and things are going well, we’re too...
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 27, 2023 | Innovation, Videos
Successful companies know that in order to grow they must consistently innovate. And to truly innovate, leaders must lead with an innovative mindset. An innovative mindset allows leaders and workers alike to take small steps to create big impact. One of the most...
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 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Videos
Since 1992, I have been recognized as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month in the United States. So how can we honor the lived experiences of this diverse community and show up as authentic allies coming out of a pandemic that...
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...
