What I Learned About Being an Effective Change Agent from Ted Childs

On June 26, 2026

Sitting in the front row of the auditorium as I was presenting at a Leadership Conference 20 years ago, I remember Ted looking up at me with a furrowed brow and an expression bordering on a frown. I wasn’t sure what to make of his reaction. Did I say something wrong??? I realized later that […]

On June 3, 2026

Do you know what your executive team’s top 3 priorities are for the next five years? If you don’t, you should. I’m glad to have had the chance to speak with many of you in the past few months, and what stands out from those conversations is unrelenting change, uncertainty and exhaustion. I feel it […]

NAAAP 2025 Leadership Convention

On August 21, 2025

I was truly honored to receive the NAAAP 100 Vision award last week! Having served on the board for 9 years and worked with, moderated, or taught workshops (NYC, Kansas City, D.C., Dallas, San Diego, Atlanta, Boston, San Francisco, Chicago and others) over 20 years, you build friendships and invest in the potential of young […]

On August 19, 2025

After reviewing thousands of leadership assessments and working closely with teams across industries, I’ve seen that strong teams aren’t built simply because we say we want them. And cross-cultural capability doesn’t develop through osmosis or good intentions alone. It requires deep grounding and the ability to communicate in ways that others truly understand—to shift perspectives […]

On March 3, 2026

or the business “Can we activate our ERGs to drive growth for the business?” That question keeps coming up in my conversations with CHROs and business leaders across industries — and the honest answer, for most organizations, is: you haven’t tried yet. Here’s what I keep encountering. Executives will tell you they believe in the […]

On October 8, 2025

Jane Hyun’s book is now available as an audiobook at booksellers everywhere, including Audible,AppleBooks, and Lantern audiobooks! Narrated by Jane Hyun and produced in New York City by John Marshall Media – who produced this promo video for us. We’re so happy the book can now reach a wider audience, and be helpful to many more […]

On August 20, 2024

🎬That’s a line from the scene in Cinema Paradiso where Alfredo, the movie projectionist mentor, bids farewell to his beloved young apprentice, Toto as he goes off to the military. Watching this, one of my favorite movies, (with an achingly beautiful soundtrack by Giuseppe Tornatore)on the big screen in Bryant Park reminded me of the […]

On March 15, 2024

Bringing your whole self to work every day, especially if you are bi-racial, is a process of discovery and self awareness. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I am excited to introduce Kim Cummings, SPHR, SCP SVP of HR at Childrens Hospital, from my forthcoming book, Leadership Toolkit for Asians. For Kim, the concept of bringing her […]

On March 15, 2024

I’ve always been intrigued by the possibilities of an empty classroom, long before anyone arrives for a new learning session! As I prepare, I like to ponder: 🔔 Who are the people and personalities who will show up?🔔 What tricky challenges can we tackle together?💡 What innovative thought(s) and actions will emerge from our work […]

On March 14, 2024

I found my voice in my late 20’s when I decided to own my own leadership. Having spent my early elementary school years in Korea, “Yeolshimhee” (loosely translated to working diligently) was the mantra we were taught, and students learned to be quiet and obedient. As the new kid on the block in my NYC […]

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What I Learned About Being an Effective Change Agent from Ted Childs

How to Think Like Your CEO as You Develop Your ERG Strategy

NAAAP 2025 Leadership Convention

I’m pleased to share my recent conversation with Bill Sherman on the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast.

From Cost Center to Growth Engine: Activating ERGs to Drive Business Results

Leadership Toolkit for Asians AUDIOBOOK is NOW LIVE!

“Whatever you end up doing, love it.”

Kim Cummings – the Journey to Leading Authentically

The Possibilities of an Empty Classroom

New Book Cover Reveal! Coming April 30th!