Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians - Softcover

Hyun, Jane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060731222 ISBN 13: 9780060731229

Publisher: Harper Business, 2006

Synopsis

The popular media often portrays Asian Americans as highly educatedand successful individuals—the "Model Minority."

As the ethnic minority with the largest percentage of college graduates, many Asian Americans do enter the professional workforce. However, many of them seem to stall in their careers and never make it to the corner offices.

Leading executive coach Jane Hyun explores how traditional Asian values can be at odds with Western corporate culture. By using anecdotes, case studies, and exercises, Hyun offers practical solutions for resolving misunderstandings and overcoming challenges in an increasingly multicultural workplace. This timely book explains how companies will benefit from discovering and supporting the talents of their Asian employees and shows Asians how to leverage their strengths to break through the bamboo ceiling.

About this title

About the Author:

Jane Hyun is an internationally renowned executive coach and global leadership adviser to Fortune 500 companies, business schools, and nonprofit organizations. She speaks frequently on the topics of authenticity, culture, and leadership. A graduate of Cornell University with a degree in economics, she is the author of Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling. She lives in New York City.

Review:

“A well-written, easy to read and thorough compendium for every Asian who wants to move up the ladder.” (Susan RoAne, the nation's undisputed networking expert, keynote speaker and author of How To Create Your Own Luck and How To Work a Room)

“[This] is the book Asian Americans in the workplace have needed for decades.” (Paul Tokunaga, author of Invitation to Lead: Guidance for Emerging Asian American Leaders)

Hyun’s help is multiple... Enlightening―and very necessary. (Booklist)

“A useful guide for anyone seeking advice on how to get ahead in business.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“An important book for anyone hoping the make that career move...and realize his full professional potential.” (Korea Times)

“Should be required reading for both Asian and non-Asian readers.” (Dennis Ling, Senior Vice President, Global Finance and Treasurer, Avon Products, Inc.)

“Jane shows how cultural values can adversely impact workplace behavior, and provides tips for overcoming those differences.” (Kate Wendleton, President, The Five O'Clock Club, a national career coaching and outplacement organization, and author of Targeting a Great Career, among other books)

“This much-needed work ... will be hugely valuable to anyone who’s interested in achieving cultural fluency in the workplace.” (Patrice A. Hall, Managing Director and Head of Diversity, JPMorganChase)

“Jane Hyun confronts the dilemma of how to be an Asian in America...a truly valuable and insightful resource.” (J.D. Hokoyama, President and CEO, Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP))

“Powerful ... Hyun presents valuable strategic and tactical next steps that Asian professionals can implement to advance their careers.” (Philip Berry, Vice President, Global Workplace Initiatives, Colgate-Palmolive)

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper Business
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0060731222
• ISBN 13: 9780060731229
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352