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...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Apr 30, 2023 | Articles, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
If you’re met with silence when you ask for input, these three tips can start a dialogue. A question I often get from my clients is, “How do I get my employees to speak up?” They ask their teams to share their opinions and speak their minds, but they...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Apr 27, 2023 | Articles, Leading Teams
Six ways to achieve strategic alignment within global teams. Rowing is harder than it looks. To win a race, it takes training, commitment, mutual respect, and a shared determination to succeed within an elite rowing crew. It turns out that the same is true in...
