by Maya Hu-Chan | Apr 7, 2021 | Articles, Leadership
Leadership skills helped me to talk to my autistic children for the first time. They can help you breakthrough with your team. My daughter’s favorite color is blue. Until a few days ago, I didn’t know her favorite color. Although she is 23 years old,...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 15, 2021 | Articles, Strategic Communication
When chosen carefully and with courage, words are the foundation of true leadership. When I watched the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris recently, I was struck not by what I saw but what I heard. President Biden assured the nation that his...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jan 26, 2021 | Articles, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Microaggressions cause BIPOC workers to lose face. Here’s how to help them save it. As companies embrace a new commitment to diversity and inclusion, they must address an essential truth: BIPOC (Black, indigenous, people of color) workers often face...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jan 18, 2021 | Articles, Saving Face
Feedback plays a role in how “face”—our sense of personal dignity, pride, and self-esteem—can be lost, recovered, and honored. One of the most powerful acts of leadership is often one of the most overlooked: providing feedback. In my book, “Saving Face: How to...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Dec 15, 2020 | Articles, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The journey to inclusion is filled with missteps. Here’s how to navigate through them with compassion and grace. I recently served on a panel at a town hall for a global company. The topic was “Combating Racism in the Workplace.” I brought attention...