by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 21, 2018 | Articles, Leadership
When it comes to reaching company goals, designing a strategic plan is just the beginning. One of my coaching clients, Jack, is not a happy camper. As the CFO of a multinational company, Jack went to many lengths to plan a three-day retreat at a beautiful resort for...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 21, 2018 | Articles, Cross-Cultural Management
There are many ways to express “no” in Japanese culture, and saying the word “no” is not one of them. Doing business on an international scale requires understanding that communication styles differ around the globe. You not only have to read...
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....
