by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 9, 2025 | Articles, Executive Presence
Everyone has a personal brand. Whether it’s the one you want is up to you. When you think of a brand, what comes to mind? You might picture an iconic logo or a catchy tagline, the calling cards of well-known companies. But brands don’t just belong to products or...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jan 14, 2025 | Articles, Leadership
Many leaders shudder when they realize they have to “play politics.” But what if learn how to be “politically savvy” instead? Sometimes, hard work just isn’t enough. My client Claudia, had been recently promoted to a senior executive position after 15 years of...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Nov 7, 2024 | Articles, Leadership
When you’re a natural people pleaser, stepping into leadership can be challenging. Here’s how to build on your strengths, not deny them. My client wanted to be a great boss. He just didn’t want to be a jerk. Evan could be described as a classic people person—his...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Jun 20, 2023 | Saving Face, Videos
Saving face is the act of helping someone recover after a mistake in a way that preserves their dignity in the presence of their colleagues, community or family. When it is done authentically, with genuine intention and empathy, the act of saving face for someone can...
by Maya Hu-Chan | Feb 1, 2023 | Articles, Leading Teams
With more and more companies working seamlessly across cultures and time zones I am often asked by clients what the secret is to building an effective virtual team. The answer is simple: fresh bagels. OK, it’s really building trust, but we’ll get to the bagels in a...
