MIT Workshop
Sloan School of Management “Building Your Career Story” Workshop 8/16/12
Boston.com: Job Search Tips for International Students
Judy’s job search tips for international students were featured in a slideshow on Boston.com. She mentions small talk, storytelling, networking, and more!
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Wall Street Journal: "Five Reasons Why It's Lonely At the Top"
This post by M. Ena Inesi of London Business school and Adam D. Galinsky of Kellogg Graduate School of Business discusses the nature and psychology of power, and why executives can feel lonely in their positions.
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HBR: "The One Thing That Makes Collaboration Work"
“If I had to pick the one thing to get right about any collaborative effort, I would choose trust. Yes, trust. More than incentives, technology, roles, missions, or structures, it is trust that makes collaboration really work. There can be collaboration without it, but it won’t be very productive or sustainable in the long run.”
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A Trip to Beijing Elucidates Why Asian Students Lack of "Voice" in Classroom and Job Search
As I’ve been touring the historical sites of Beijing (the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven) and driving through the streets of today’s Beijing, I have seen first hand how our cultural history affects how we think, feel and act today. My work allows me the privilege to help international students acculturate to the US culture as well as assist Asian-Americans in developing visibility in their professions. I’ve always known that culture deeply influences how we are. But this trip has viscerally underscored how pivotal culture is. Culture is like the air we breathe. It’s in our cells. It occupies us.
New York Times: "Experts Share Tips for International Students Unable to Visit College Campuses"
In this blog post, universities with high populations of international students answer the question, “How might international seniors decide where to enroll if they are unable to visit college campuses?”
New York University Workshop
Stern School of Business “Mastering Cultural Nuances in Networking Conversations” Workshop 9/27/12
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McKinsey Quarterly: "Developing Better Change Leaders"
“Too often, however, senior executives overlook the ‘softer’ skills their leaders will need to disseminate changes throughout the organization and make them stick…”
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HBR: "It's Not a Job Search, It's a Permanent Campaign"
“…it’s not enough just to worry about it at “election time” — i.e., when you’re seeking a promotion or looking for a new job. The permanent campaign truly is ongoing, and all successful candidates (of the job or political variety) need to recognize a few new truths…”
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Working in Diverse US Teams
Time and again, when I work with cross-cultural individuals, especially non-Americans, the issue of team dynamics emerges. Many note Americans can leave others out of the conversation and decision-making. Especially for those from cultures that are group-oriented and less individualistic, there is a befuddlement about how Americans, especially American men, will try to “take over” the conversations and sway the team toward his perspective without really gauging where the rest of the team is…
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