Myths of Asian Leadership
What is Myths of Asian Leadership?
Myths of Asian Leadership is a seminar that examines the common misconception about Pan-Asians and why so few Pan-Asians in global corporations reach the senior level. Given the number of corporate CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, or Senior VPs, there are proportionally far few Pan-Asians in these positions thus raising questions, “what is preventing Pan-Asians from achieving positions in the C-Suite?”
Program Offerings
Discuss
Misconceptions about Asian and Pacific Islanders (API) and why so few APIs in corporate America reach C-Suite level
Understand
How culture effects leadership alignments
Provide
An introduction to Ascend's Executive Insight Series
program
Explore
What prevents APIs from reaching the C-Suite level
Highlight
Leadership framework for corporate success
Learn
Insights on what behaviors and skills are needed by Asians to achieve their career aspirations

Target Participant
Corporate managers, executives and human resources officers
Those who are interested in helping Pan-Asians to become more aware of the impacts of Asian culture on their respective aspirations and careers
Program Duration
Two-hour interactive session
Delivery Method
Live, in-person session at sponsor's corporate facility
"The topic and modules were extremely relevant to the issues, interests, and goals I want to address as an Asian-American professional at my company. The speakers were all super engaging and their stories were effective in highlighting key points and takeaways."
— International Tax Manager, RSM
"I appreciate that the speakers were trying to challenge and push us to really test and reconsider our beliefs and behaviors."
— Senior manager, KPMG
Benefits for Participants
Gain understanding and enlightenment of the “Myths” – Are they real or not?
Understand what Pan-Asians can do to overcome these myths, limitations, or excuses
Benefits for Sponsors
Help Pan-Asians to become more aware of the Asian culture impact on their respective aspirations and careers.
Understand and become aware of cultural sensitivities