Q&A Discussion with Jane Hyun, author of
Leadership Toolkit For Asians.
A collaboration with the University of Kansas CEAS (Center for East Asian Studies)
 

Thursday, September 12, 2024
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (CDT)
A Virtual Event
 (The ZOOM Link will be in the registration confirmation email)

How can Asian Americans lead and influence in a way that feels culturally authentic?

19 years after her groundbreaking book Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling, global leadership strategist Jane Hyun unveils Leadership Toolkit for Asians – a guide for Asian Americans to build their capacity to lead and influence with a blueprint that is achievable and culturally relevant.

Asian Americans are the least likely demographic to be promoted or to have a mentor or sponsor– they make up 13% of the professional workforce, but less than 3% of executive positions. This dynamic hurts everyone, and the solution calls for us to embrace our unique perspectives while organizations create a more fertile environment for growing Asian talent.

This toolkit—based on Hyun’s work with thousands of leaders—is filled with self-assessments, checklists, quizzes, and stories of Asian American leaders to help you put ideas into action. It will show you how to leverage your life experiences to craft a bespoke leadership journey.

About Jane Hyun

Jane Hyun is a global leadership strategist and executive coach. Often called an ‘interpreter,’ Jane is the leading authority for leveraging culture and diversity to drive business growth and innovation. A trusted coach to global Fortune 500 companies, she is an internationally recognized expert in cross-cultural effectiveness, inclusive leadership, and talent engagement and has worked to close the culture gap for Asian professionals inside global companies. Over the past 20+ years, she has helped leaders navigate change in high stakes business environments and has coached thousands of leaders to increase their agility in the workplace. Her sessions are said to incubate ‘unexpected lightbulb moments.’ Jane has served on NAAAP’s National Board of Directors since 2016 and has been a speaker at NAAAP events, local and national, since 2005.

Reading the book is required to participate in the Q&A discussion.

NAAAP-KC attendees: Free copies of the Leadership Toolkit for Asians will be provided to members.

• Books will be available in early August.
• Pre-event discussions with attendees in August.
• More info to come!

KU CEAS attendees, registration is free with our promotional code, and you will receive a free book after registration. Tickets are limited. Please email [email protected] for promo code, book pick up information, and questions.