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 | 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 | Mar 6, 2023 | Leadership, Workplace
I look after a few agencies, one of which is a young, digital agency called MRM. The average age of our team is 26 years, and they are passionate, creative, and eager to learn! That’s why I offer my “Thursday Ten,” a quick leadership snack every...
by Emily Chang | Feb 13, 2023 | Learner, The Spare Room, Workplace
I recently stayed at the cutest airbnb! This log cabin was filled with things of comfort, from cozy blankets and the reassuring glow of twinkle lights to delightful scents and thoughtful blackout windows. Sprinkled around the place were references to Hygge. As I did a...
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...
