by Emily Chang | Nov 8, 2021 | Leadership, Learner, Workplace
You know that old philosophical question, “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” I believe there’s a relevant application to many good-intentioned leaders in the workplace. For those of you who care...
by Emily Chang | Oct 24, 2021 | Learner, Workplace
Someone recently asked me how I stay so upbeat. I think it comes down to knowing myself. Knowing what gives us joy and the context in which we thrive, allows us to seek and create those conditions. Learn to plant smiles for yourself. My daughter gives me great joy, so...
by Emily Chang | Oct 4, 2021 | Family, The Spare Room, Workplace
I love my family so very much. Not because we’re all so similar, and everything’s perfect. Rather, we actively work on our our relationships with one another, and we allow iron to sharpen iron. In my discussion with Keri Roberts on her podcast, Ordinary...
by Emily Chang | Sep 22, 2021 | Ways of Work, Workplace
We’ve all participated in more than our fair share of video conferences lately. And, during all those calls, have you noticed that “ummmm” sounds more like “UMMMM” online? This two-letter word can hold you back from landing a point,...
by Emily Chang | Sep 20, 2021 | Leadership, Learner, Ways of Work, Workplace
I recently did a podcast with the P&G Alumni Podcast, when we talked about early defining moments. I had the incredible luck and privilege of working for Brian McNamara when I first joined P&G full-time. Twenty-two years later, I can still say that Brian was...
by Emily Chang | Sep 12, 2021 | Leadership, The Spare Room, Workplace
I recently did an interview with The Global Interview. It was a little soul-baring… all my inner thoughts, revealed. Here are a few highlights from the interview: My favorite social media: LinkedIn, for sure. It’s a place where I feel I can both contribute...