After we finished recording, I told Sarah she is one of the most humble yet smartest people I know. Dr. Sarah-Soonling Blackburn has a PhD and decades of experience teaching and coaching teachers. Now, she brings this conversation about her background, her unique life story and experience with a mom who is Asian, a dad…

Jim H. Lee and Aaron Lee talk about the cultural challenges that Asian employees face when working in Western workplaces. Drawing from personal experiences, they highlight how crucial it is for managers to understand and appreciate cultural differences. They suggest how managers can empower Asian employees to think critically and contribute their own ideas and…

Co-host Jim H. Lee joined Aaron to discuss their experiences growing up in the United States and the cultural differences they encountered. Jim is Korean-American, Aaron is white. They delve into the importance of recognizing biases and fostering allyship in the modern world. Jim reflects on the challenges of navigating cultural differences as a Korean-American,…

Our episode recaps focus on Aaron’s reflections from this week’s episode. In this recap, Aaron gives more background on his own call to be an Asian Leadership Ally and how you can elevate the voices around you. This episode recaps Episode 34, Breaking Through the Asian Leadership Ceiling with Jim Lee. Episode 34 Show Notes

Understanding the perspectives of others is key to breaking through the Asian Leadership Ceiling. Jim H. Lee, founder of B-SPOKE, highlights their unique coaching platform and offers insights on leading and effectively leveraging your team’s power.  Jim also shares his secrets to fully hearing and knowing your team. Show Outline 1:18 – Jim’s background and…