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Maya Hu-Chan is a globally recognized keynote speaker, author, leadership educator, and ICF Master Certified Coach. Ranked Top 8 Global Solutions Thinkers by Thinkers50, World Top 30 Leadership Gurus, and Top 100 Thought Leaders in Management & Leadership, Maya has worked with thousands of leaders from Global Fortune 500 companies, government and non-profits around the world.
Maya is the president of Global Leadership Associates, a global consultancy that partners with organizations to build leadership capabilities and enable profound growth and change.

Her book Global Leadership: The Next Generation was a Harvard Business School Working Knowledge book. She is a contributing author of 10 business books and a columnist for INC.com. Her new boo
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Why Hopeful Leaders Are Needed Now More Than Ever

Hope isn’t just fluff. It’s the science behind resilience and persistence in volatile times.

To sum up the mood of many business leaders today, I would refer to something I recently heard from one of my clients.

“I’ve tried everything, but things keep changing,” he said. “I feel like I’m fighting a losing battle. No matter how hard I try, it doesn’t really move the needle.”

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“Working cross-culturally is a lot like driving in a foreign country for the first time. Go on autopilot too quickly and you can easily crash and burn, too.”
Maya Hu-Chan, Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust

“Setting a good example and making amends is one of the most powerful leadership qualities a true leader can have.”
Maya Hu-Chan, Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust

“Empathy and face are intertwined. You can’t really have one without the other.”
Maya Hu-Chan, Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust

“Why is face so important? Face represents one’s self-esteem, reputation, status, and dignity. Face is social currency.”
Maya Hu-Chan, Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust

“Saving face means preserving dignity for all parties involved in order to reach a positive outcome.”
Maya Hu-Chan, Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust

“Saving face requires having the other person’s best interest in mind, understanding their perspective, and delivering constructive feedback.”
Maya Hu-Chan, Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust

“Empathy and face are intertwined. You can’t really have one without the other.”
Maya Hu-Chan, Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust

“Working cross-culturally is a lot like driving in a foreign country for the first time. Go on autopilot too quickly and you can easily crash and burn, too.”
Maya Hu-Chan, Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust

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