A Letter of Gratitude for a Dear Friend: Erby Foster

On September 29, 2022

The power of diversity shines in a culture of inclusion, where differences are valued and encouraged. Common values are the foundation, but different perspectives and behaviors lead to new understanding, ideas, and growth. Erby Foster (1954-2022) It’s been 3 weeks since I heard the news of the unexpected passing of Erby Foster, a dear friend, and […]

On February 22, 2022
Bamboo Ceiling, Jane Hyun

by Jane Hyun “Developing an authentic leadership voice will call you to be intentional about how you will lead. And that’s a skill that can be learned.” – Jane Hyun, from “Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: The Myths, The Reality, and What We Can Do About It” Most days, I get a blank stare when I […]

On October 7, 2019
Bamboo Ceiling, Jane Hyun

Cultural competence drives higher sales, forges stronger partnerships with clients and suppliers, stokes greater engagement with employees, and most importantly sparks innovation. Why isn’t it enough just to hire a diverse workforce? Diversity without culturally adaptive leaders will struggle to create the work environment that allows innovation to thrive. Good intentions are simply not enough to […]

On July 14, 2017
Bamboo Ceiling, Jane Hyun

By Donna Fullerton and Jane Hyun America’s multi-billion-dollar cosmetics industry thrives on consumers’ thirst for novelty—the next new service, formulation, or product—delivered through targeted messaging, packaging and promotion. While the United States is home to the largest cosmetics market in the world, there is perhaps no nation that prioritizes innovations in beauty and skincare as […]

On September 30, 2016
Bamboo Ceiling, Jane Hyun

Guest Post for The Inclusion Solution Fluent Leader (n.) – An individual who investigates the differences between his/her position and those of his/her team members. This leader does not require others to adapt to his/her style, but adapts his/her own style in order to meet team members partway to bridge the distance. (Source: Flex/The New […]

On June 7, 2016
Bamboo Ceiling, Jane Hyun

Recently, I came upon a riveting documentary called RED ARMY, which follows the lives of Soviet hockey players who were recruited to play for the National Hockey League. Now, hockey is an acquired pastime for me. I used to think it was all about the fights…but once my kids started playing the game, I began […]

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