{"product_id":"breaking-the-bamboo-ceiling-9780060731229","title":"Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCareer Development Guide for Asian Americans in Corporate America\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBreaking the Bamboo Ceiling is a comprehensive career guide written by Jane Hyun, an internationally renowned executive coach and leadership adviser to Fortune 500 companies. This book addresses the specific challenges Asian Americans face in advancing to executive positions within Western corporate environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUnderstanding the Bamboo Ceiling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book explains how traditional Asian cultural values often conflict with Western corporate culture, creating invisible barriers that prevent Asian Americans from reaching senior leadership positions. Jane Hyun draws from her extensive consulting experience to illustrate how the combination of cultural traditions and the \"perpetual foreigner syndrome\" affects career advancement for Asian Americans across various backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough detailed anecdotes and case studies from real corporate experiences, this guide examines how Asian cultural background influences workplace interactions with colleagues, managers, and clients. The book provides practical advice and actionable solutions for navigating these challenges in professional settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Asian American Readers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book helps identify subconscious cultural barriers that may be limiting career progression. It offers strategies to overcome these obstacles while maintaining cultural authenticity and leveraging unique strengths in the workplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Non-Asian Readers and Managers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe guide serves as an educational resource for creating optimal working relationships with Asian colleagues and direct reports. It provides insights that help managers and co-workers understand the unique challenges Asian Americans encounter in corporate environments, facilitating more effective collaboration and mentorship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJane Hyun is an internationally renowned executive coach and global leadership adviser to Fortune 500 companies, business schools, and nonprofit organizations. She speaks frequently on the topics of authenticity, culture, and leadership. A graduate of Cornell University with a degree in economics, she is the author of \u003cem\u003eBreaking the Bamboo Ceiling\u003c\/em\u003e. She lives in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Harper Business in paperback format, this career development resource combines academic insight with practical workplace application, making it an essential read for Asian Americans seeking career advancement and organizations committed to diversity and inclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Business","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680512545042,"sku":"9780060731229","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_de789ce3-c8b8-4704-a6e2-42a7979f6c91.jpg?v=1734920380","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/breaking-the-bamboo-ceiling-9780060731229","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}