by Emily Chang | Aug 19, 2024 | Learner
I recently taught at the Stanford d.school, and was delighted to see that 1/3 the students were studying Design, 1/3 studying Business, and 1/3 came from a variety of disciplines. This certainly showcased the importance and versatility of design thinking! While...
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 | Jul 8, 2024 | Learner, Workplace
I recently joined Stacy Mayer on her podcast, and we talked about intentionality. Leaders who operate and stretch with intentionality, grow faster. So try on different skins and take in different voices as 2 things you can do to accelerate growth. 1. Try on different...
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 | May 13, 2024 | Ways of Work, Workplace
We’ve just created the biggest agency under WPP with a merger… I now work at VML! As with any integration, people are asking, “What’s going to happen to my job?” and “Who do I report to now?” These are all fair questions and...
