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The Acculturation Advantage: Jane Hyun's Insights on Adapting Without Assimilating
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"I could not help but write the book because I felt like the Asian perspective was missing from the diversity conversation."
In this conversation, Jane Hyun, a leading authority on leveraging culture and diversity in businesses, discusses her journey of bridging differences and navigating cultural challenges in the corporate world. She shares insights on unlearning and relearning cultural values, the impact of her childhood experiences in Korea, and the importance of embracing authenticity while adapting to new environments.
Jane also addresses the model minority myth and the need for individuals to bring their full selves to the workplace.
Jane is the author of the groundbreaking book Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians and co-author of Flex: The New Playbook for Managing Across Differences, which examines the art of using different leadership styles to leverage differences effectively and drive innovation. She just released her new book Leadership Toolkit for Asians: The Definitive Resource Guide for Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling.
Jane has been featured on CNN, CNBC and NPR, and her insights have been published in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Washington Post, the Economist, and Forbes among other platforms.
Key Takeaways:
Jane shares lessons from her corporate career and the inspiration for writing her books.
How navigating cultural differences requires unlearning and relearning
The model minority myth
Conversation highlights the power of self-reflection in fostering inclusive and effective leadership.
How embracing one's cultural background can enhance leadership effectiveness.
Discusses the challenges of self-reflection and common distractions.
Shares her father's counter-cultural influence in shaping her identity.
Talks about the courage to advocate for others and facing pushback.
Emphasises creating space for self-care and designing a personal leadership model.
Reflects on her legacy and hopes for fostering inclusivity in organisations.
Encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness and recognise their value.
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