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...
by Emily Chang | Oct 30, 2023 | Learner, Ways of Work
You know that frustrating, sludgy place? That one where you know what you need to do, should be doing… and yet you can’t get yourself to move. The Greeks call this state of being, akrasia (“ah-CRAZE-ee-ah”). It’s when we lack the will to...
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 | Feb 27, 2023 | Learner, Ways of Work
My fourth TEDx talk was a salon format, which enabled some inspiring discussion after the talk! One great question is worth repeating: “How can I get more out of my classes?” My answer? Be BRAVE in your learning! Classes (and professors) can be...
by Emily Chang | Jan 30, 2023 | Leadership, Ways of Work, Workplace
“What’s it like, leading in China?” I get this question a lot. Partly because many haven’t been to the country in quite a few years, or ever. And partly because the dramatic policy swings have gained worldwide attention! So one thing’s...
by Emily Chang | Jan 16, 2023 | Leadership, Ways of Work, Workplace
We’ve all seen the mug – and it’s funny because we’ve all sat through meetings that should have been an email! But sometimes, we watch the inbox flood and think, “that email should have been a meeting.” 😄 Let’s start with the...
