by Maya Hu-Chan | Aug 15, 2019 | Articles, Women Leadership
It’s a question women around the world ask themselves every day: Can I have it all? Let’s cut to the chase: The answer is “yes,” but women must decide what “all” means to them, and acknowledge that the definition will evolve as...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jul 22, 2019 | Articles, Saving Face
Giving feedback is routine for leaders. But don’t let the everyday nature of feedback fool you — a single moment of giving feedback can have momentous impact, especially if the way it is delivered results in someone losing face. Consider one of my clients,...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jul 16, 2019 | Articles, Saving Face
Research consistently shows that the top reason people leave their jobs isn’t related to compensation, benefits, or even opportunities for career growth: It is that they don’t feel appreciated. Recently, I’ve been writing about the Asian cultural...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jul 16, 2019 | Articles, Saving Face
In recent articles, I have explored the Asian concept of “face,” and how, when used authentically, it serves as a social currency in family, friendship and in business. In this article, I would like to take the discussion of “saving face” one...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jul 12, 2019 | Articles, Saving Face
When you hear the words “save face,” what do you think of? You might imagine someone trying to recover after saying something embarrassing. Maybe they made a misstep in the workplace and now need to repair their reputation. Egos are hurt and must be...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jun 16, 2019 | Articles, Saving Face
In a recent article, I described the Asian concept of “face” and discussed how it is a universal concept that serves as social currency in family, friendship and business. In this article, I’d like to explore one of the keys to using face...
