What Pride Month Means to Me

The past weekend, I missed Pink Dot 13. I had been so focused on the work that I do that I missed the advertisements, the social media posts, the bright pink lights on my social media feed. Growing up in conservative Asia, in a time where homosexuality is not only...

Why Equality Matters

Whenever I’m asked, “What’s your favorite movie?”, I bring up Parasite by Bong Joon-ho. Not only was it a cinematic masterpiece, but it also reflects on the growing social and economic divide that is plaguing South Korea, and many nations around the world. Disparity...

Psychological Safety and Radical Candor

One of the best ways to promote psychological safety and build a radically candid culture is by creating an environment where people feel comfortable speaking truth to power – that is, getting feedback, giving it, and encouraging it. According to Amy Edmondson, a...

Conflict in Teams: Processes for Resolution

Wherever you are in life, no matter the age or the institution, one finds conflict, and conflict in teams happens all the time. Understanding that conflicts are a natural part of life is, in my opinion, the first step to dealing with them. Everyone is entitled to...

Supercharge Your Team Culture

By Anne Cheng There is this elusive idea of building the right culture in every business. I was taken aback earlier this week when a team member sent me a text about a conflict that she was facing with a client who was being unreasonable. I asked her, “What would you...