by Maya Hu-Chan | May 15, 2022 | Articles, Cross-Cultural Management
A trick question, right? I am afraid not. This is a real issue for global business leaders and, every day, there are communication breakdowns occurring across the world as different cultural norms conspire to confuse and confound even the most sensible and experienced...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Apr 29, 2022 | Articles, Leading Teams
Cultural agility is the ability to bridge the gap across differences. Here’s how to start. A commonly used American idiom has the power to completely ruin an otherwise strong professional relationship. I witnessed this myself with Steve, an American executive...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Mar 31, 2022 | Articles, Leading Teams
When multiple cultures come together on a team, creating a sense of belonging is especially important. Jack was facing a predicament that is common to many of the leaders I coach. Jack is a senior vice president in a global technology company. An American, he leads a...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Mar 21, 2022 | Chinese Videos, Saving Face
As I was writing the book “Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust”, I asked myself the question of what is the biggest worry for the thousands of leaders I’ve coached over the years? Don’t think too long, I have the answer. Interestingly,...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 24, 2022 | Articles, Leadership
Many people get stuck in the transition from technical expert to strategic leader. These steps can help you cultivate a strategic mindset. Many professionals face a unique challenge when reaching a certain height in their careers: the transition from technical expert...
