by Emily Chang | Aug 5, 2024 | Leadership, Learner
Someone recently commented that I seemed particularly resilient. She asked, “Were you born this way?” I don’t think we’re born resilient…in fact, rather the opposite. We are born malleable, entering the world with softness, easily dented… even bruised. So,...
by Emily Chang | Jul 22, 2024 | Leadership, Workplace, WorkplaceChinese
I got to interview the fabulous Dr. Bernd Pichler for the P&G Alumni podcast! Agreeing to co-host this pod was the best decision – it gives me a reason to reconnect with esteemed friends and colleagues to chat about China 😄 Bernd is the Managing Director of...
by Emily Chang | Jun 24, 2024 | Leadership, Learner, Workplace
Have you heard that phrase, “He’s drunk the Kool-Aid”? The reference means that a newer employee has now adapted the standard corporate mindset… they’ve been indoctrinated. Yet, we’re invited to join a company for our unique perspective, background, and experience....
by Emily Chang | Mar 18, 2024 | Leadership
As we’re integrating two mega agencies into a new company called VML, folks have lots of questions. How will this change impact me? What’s my new job? And most importantly, who’s going to be my new boss? This is a great question because while our...
by Emily Chang | Mar 11, 2024 | Leadership
Sometimes you record a podcast and forget all about it! This one from last year just went live… and while I no longer work in an emerging market, I developed a new awareness. Listening to the recording made me realize that in many ways, life is an emerging...
by Emily Chang | Jan 29, 2024 | Leadership
Gossip, whether whispered at desks, or shared loudly over drinks, is poison to the organization. Perhaps it feels ok because “what we’re saying is true.” Well… of course it’s true – because otherwise what you’re engaging in is...
