by Emily Chang | Aug 11, 2023 | Explorer
I just learned the Aramaic phrase, “abruq ad babra”, which means that we create as we speak. I’m other words, as we give voice to a desire, we manifest that reality. No wonder it has become the magician’s “abracadabra”! But going back to the idea, do you believe...
by Emily Chang | Jul 17, 2023 | Friend, Workplace
“Hey it’ll be all right.” “These things always work out.” We’ve all heard these pat reassurances come from our mouths, and always with an intent to comfort and soothe. However, I’ve been thinking about these canned responses, about how they don’t...
by Emily Chang | Jul 10, 2023 | Explorer, Ways of Work
Are you investing time to get money or money to get time? Earlier in my career I definitely put in the hours. Business review at P&G was epic. But I gladly put in the hours, eager to prove myself. Oh, and I learned a whole lot along the way. Absolutely, it’s...
by Emily Chang | Jun 24, 2023 | Family, Leadership, Workplace
There is power to knowing how you’re feeling and being able to precisely articulate it. You see, our psychology doesn’t know what to do with vague, overarching terms like, “I’m feeling bad” or “I’m stressed.” What does that mean, exactly? And more importantly, what...
by Emily Chang | Apr 3, 2023 | Explorer, Leadership
Thanks so much to #INSEAD for having me on their Emerging Markets pod! I appreciated this great question about evaluating ideas as an agency leader. My answer? The best ideas have to touch my HEAD + HEART + SOUL. Read on to consider this framework for evaluating the...
