Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians - Softcover

Hyun, Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060731222 ISBN 13: 9780060731229

Publisher: HarperBusiness, 2019

Synopsis

The popular media often portrays Asian Americans as highly educatedand successful individuals--the "Model Minority."

As the ethnic minority with the largest percentage of college graduates, many Asian Americans do enter the professional workforce. However, many of them seem to stall in their careers and never make it to the corner offices.

Leading executive coach Jane Hyun explores how traditional Asian values can be at odds with Western corporate culture. By using anecdotes, case studies, and exercises, Hyun offers practical solutions for resolving misunderstandings and overcoming challenges in an increasingly multicultural workplace. This timely book explains how companies will benefit from discovering and supporting the talents of their Asian employees and shows Asians how to leverage their strengths to break through the bamboo ceiling.

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Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling The popular media often portrays Asian Americans as highly educatedand successful individuals--the "Model Minority."As the ethnic minority with the largest percentage of college graduates, many Asian Americans do enter the professional workforce. However, many of them seem to stall in their careers and never make it to the corner offices.Leading executive coach Jane Hyun explores how traditional A... Full description

Review:

"[This] is the book Asian Americans in the workplace have needed for decades."--Paul Tokunaga, author of Invitation to Lead: Guidance for Emerging Asian American Leaders

"Finally! A book that addresses the truth and shatters so many myths and misconceptions about Asian Americans in the workplace."--Vincent Yee, National President, NAAAP (National Association of Asian American Professionals)

"A well-written, easy to read and thorough compendium for every Asian who wants to move up the ladder."--Susan RoAne, the nation's undisputed networking expert, keynote speaker and author of How To Create Your Own Luck and How To Work a Room

"Addresses an issue that most of corporate America and diversity experts have been silent about... [an] important work."--Professor David Thomas, Harvard Business School and Author of Breaking Through: The Making of Minority Executives in Corporate America

"Should be required reading for both Asian and non-Asian readers."--Dennis Ling, Senior Vice President, Global Finance and Treasurer, Avon Products, Inc.

"Inspiring and engaging! Every Asian professional and student, (and) anyone who works with them, should read this book."--Jino Ahn, President and Founder, Asian Diversity, Inc.

"Provocative, thoughtful, and engaging ... offers insights and strategies for all persons of Asian descent striving for career advancement and success."--Diane Yu, Chief of Staff and Deputy to the President, New York University

"A clear, straightforward guide to easing cultural barriers between Asian Americans and their non-Asian counterparts."--Luke Visconti, Partner/Cofounder, DiversityInc.

"An important book for anyone hoping the make that career move...and realize his full professional potential."--Korea Times

"Knowing yourself and the values that you hold are integral steps to developing leadership competencies... A must read ."--Jim Loehr, Principal, LGE Performance Systems, author of Power of Full Engagement, and creator of the Corporate Athlete Training System

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperBusiness
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 0060731222
• ISBN 13: 9780060731229
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 354