by Maya Hu-Chan | Oct 31, 2023 | Articles, Executive Presence
When my clients are feeling stuck, confused, or lost, I ask them to close their eyes and tell me what they see. High-performing entrepreneurs and executives are usually experts at understanding the needs of their teams, clients, and customers. They’re often not,...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Oct 5, 2023 | Articles, Executive Presence
Conflict can lead to productive, positive outcomes. It all depends on your approach. My client, Nicole, avoids conflict. After a recent conversation with her preteen son, she realized she should rethink her approach. Her son and his grandparents were spending an...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Sep 2, 2023 | Articles, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
My client turned an unfortunate event into a chance to create a stronger, more inclusive culture. Here’s what you can learn from her approach. My client, Jasmine, received a whistleblower report of a microaggression against someone on her team. Many leaders...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Aug 4, 2023 | Articles, Women Leadership
Influencing up is a step above managing up, and it can have a big impact. Here are four ways to do it. Most people know how important it is to manage up. It takes day-to-day effort to successfully navigate the working relationship with a direct boss. But influencing...
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 | May 8, 2023 | Articles, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Unconscious biases are powerful mental shortcuts. Here are the 4 most common and how to mitigate their damage. Leaders seeking to create inclusive work environments should start by understanding how unconscious biases can undermine those efforts. Unconscious biases...
