What would a leadership development program that speaks to the Asian  and Asian American experience look like? This episode focuses on the essential topics we would include if we could design a leadership program meant for us. Over the next several episodes, we’ll cover topics, skills, and dream speakers we would feature in this program.

If you had the opportunity to develop a leadership program for Asian and Asian American leaders, what other topics would you include? Let us know at Hipsata1@gmail.com

In this episode, we breakdown a white paper written about feedback and how it pertains to Asian professionals. What did the paper reveal about the type of feedback Asians receive from their managers, and how should we interpret these findings? Should we be skeptical? We discuss these questions and share how to be a savvy consumer of these types of business reports!

We've been talking about a lot of heavy topics, so we wanted to lighten the mood. This episode was extra special because the three of us recorded this in a co-located space when we got together in NYC. We chat about our favorite and not-so-favorite Asian comics, while discussing how humor can relate to the workplace! 

Articles for Nerds

Strategies for managing impressions of racial identity in the workplace

https://hbr.org/2018/11/the-benefits-of-laughing-in-the-office

In part 2, we continue our conversation about affirmative action, but in this episode we focus the dialogue on actions that we would like to take in light of the new ruling and what we can do to help make the workplace more racially equitable. 

Happy new year! We are back! In our first episode of Season 2, we have an honest discussion about affirmative action. We first define it, talk a little bit about its history, and discuss the impact of the recent decision to reverse affirmative action in higher education and what downstream repercussions it may have on Asians in the workplace.

Articles for nerds

Asian American Discrimination in Harvard Admissions

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.euroecorev.2022.104079

Negative action against Asian Americans

https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=707624#:~:text=Jerry%20Kang,-University%20of%20California&text=By%20negative%20action%2C%20I%20mean,had%20that%20person%20been%20White

Season 1 of Hidden in Plain Sight is done! We are taking a short break but wanted to drop this wrap-up clip. Tune in for our season's greetings and a preview of what's to come! 

In this episode, we talk about the ins and outs of assessments, including the MBTI and how they are used in the workplace. Tune in to hear about the research, our thoughts, and the haiku!

Articles for Nerds!

How The Myers-Briggs Personality Test Began In A Mother's Living Room Lab

https://www.npr.org/2018/09/22/650019038/how-the-myers-briggs-personality-test-began-in-a-mothers-living-room-lab

Persona Documentary Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWBXniurrA0

'If They Have It, It's Undeniable': Lorne Michaels On Casting 'SNL'

https://www.npr.org/2015/10/09/446867421/if-they-have-it-its-undeniable-lorne-michaels-on-casting-snl

Leadership perceptions as a function of race–occupation fit: The case of Asian Americans. (Sy et al.,  2010)

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2010-16991-001

An interview Professor Thomas Sy

https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=135513478

How Women End Up on the “Glass Cliff”

https://hbr.org/2011/01/how-women-end-up-on-the-glass-cliff

Differential Item Functioning by Sex and Race in the Hogan Personality Inventory. (Sheppard et al., 2006)

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2006-20568-008

In this episode, we talk broadly about why some AAPI professionals don’t feel supported in Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and how that feeling and experience translate to other areas. As usual, we draw from the research and our own experience to discuss what lack of support looks like; what could be driving this trend; and what to do about it.

Let us know about your perspective. How supported do you feel at work?Reach us at: Hipsata1@gmail.com

Haiku

Amidst hate and fear
Solidarity will show
Love for all Asians!

Articles for Nerds!

Asian Americans most likely to join employee diversity groups but don't feel supported, report says

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/asian-americans-likely-join-employee-diversity-groups-dont-feel-suppor-rcna76209

AAPI Data|Momentive poll: 2023 diversity in American life

https://www.surveymonkey.com/curiosity/aapi-data-2023/

Asian Researchers Face Disparity With Key U.S. Science Funding Source

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/04/science/asian-scientists-nsf-funding.html

Nguyen, D. V., Block, C. J., Kim, J. Y., & Yu, H. (in press). General and Stereotype-based Microaggressions Experienced by Asians and Asian Americans in the workplace: A Qualitative Study. American Behavioral Scientist.

In this episode, we continue the conversation about stereotypes and their effects, but provide a positive spin! Specifically, we focus on coping strategies and how we’ve managed to deal with common workplace stereotypes. Tune in to find out more about how we coped with these experiences and whether any of our examples resonate with you!

Haiku
Stereotypes bind
Empathy breaks the stronghold
Hearts embrace what’s real

Articles for Nerds

Inside the prism of an invisible threat: Shining a light on the hidden work of contending with systemic stereotype threat in STEM fields.

https://tinyurl.com/9mbr96tf

How to Overcome Stereotypes in Your Organization

https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/how-stereotypes-affect-an-organization

In this episode, we continue the conversation about stereotypes and their effects, but provide a positive spin! Specifically, we focus on coping strategies and how we’ve managed to deal with stereotypes in the workplace. Tune in to find out more about how we coped with these experiences and whether any of our examples resonate with you!

Haiku

Stereotypes bind

Empathy breaks the stronghold

Hearts embrace what’s real

Articles for Nerds

Inside the prism of an invisible threat: Shining a light on the hidden work of contending with systemic stereotype threat in STEM fields.

https://tinyurl.com/9mbr96tf

How to Overcome Stereotypes in Your Organization

https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/how-stereotypes-affect-an-organization

In this episode, we talk about typical stereotypes that manifest for Asians and Asian Americans in the workplace and how they can sometimes lead to stereotype threat. Tune in to hear about our experiences and some of the current research!

Haiku

Boxed mind weaves tails wild

Laughter breaks through biased walls

Truth smiles, stereotypes fall

Articles for Nerds

Stereotype Threat

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9174398/

HBR - Why Women Feel More Stress at Work

https://hbr.org/2016/08/why-women-feel-more-stress-at-work

In this episode, we celebrate Michelle Yeoh’s Oscar win, discuss how Asian and Asian Americans fit in Hollywood, and explore how that pertains to the workplace as well as implications on leadership outcomes. 

Articles for Nerds

Asian Americans Are the Least Likely Group in the U.S. to Be Promoted to Management

https://hbr.org/2018/05/asian-americans-are-the-least-likely-group-in-the-u-s-to-be-promoted-to-management

HIDDEN IN PLAIN SIGHT: Asian American Leaders in Silicon Valley

https://asiasociety.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/HiddenInPlainSight_Paper_042.pdf

Barely Crack in the Asian Glass Ceiling https://static1.squarespace.com/static/621f898a98dc785cd663ab7b/t/6411f34f7e8c0f338f50f144/1678898001325/Barely%2BBreaking%2Bthe%2BAsian%2BGlass%2BCeiling.pdf

Time Magazine: A Comprehensive Guide to the Ghost in the Shell Controversy

http://time.com/4714367/ghost-in-the-shell-controversy-scarlett-johansson

Washington Post: 98 times a white actor played someone who wasn’t white

https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/01/28/100-times-a-white-actor-played-someone-who-wasnt-white/

In this episode, we start out by breaking down a tweeted photo of Elon Musk with his “extremely hardcore” employees. We discuss the superficial meaning and the subtleties of this picture and unearth the potential repercussions and the narrative presented by this photo, questioning what options employees on visa status truly have in a “hardcore” organization.

We reflected upon the concept of overcompensating/bullet proofing in our own line of work and how we have navigated the tendency to be “pigeon-holed.” We share personal examples while drawing from findings from the organizational psychology research, touching on how Asians are confined to certain non-leader roles and how we as podcasts hosts are working to break that narrative.

Elon Musk with “hardcore” employees

https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/elon-musk-posts-pictures-with-engineers-leaving-a-code-review-on-twitter-353449-2022-11-19

Articles for Nerds:

Prevention vs. Promotion Focus

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00726/full#B26

Saying “No” at work

https://hbr.org/2017/01/hbrs-best-on-saying-no-to-more-work

Chat GPT Haiku

Break free from the mold

Embrace your unique journey

Flourish on your path

In episode 2, we talk about the Lunar New Year and how some people have to navigate it in the workplace. We dive into how organizations can play a role in spearheading changes to make a more equitable, inclusive, and safe workplace. 

We discuss Michelle Yeoh and the golden globes speech and how that moment defied Asian stereotypes, and what that may mean for our community in the workplace. We play myth busting with the concept of Asians being crazy rich and dive deeply into salary negotiation and its importance. 

Michelle Yeoh and the golden globes speech

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHpDqn0nlK8

Salary databases — Know your worth!

Tech start ups 

https://www.builtinnyc.com/salaries

Salary for Industrial/organizational psychologist  

https://www.newhaven.edu/_resources/documents/arts-sciences/graduate-programs/industrial-organizational-psychology/siop-income-employment-report-2022.pdf

Higher Education Institutions

https://www.chronicle.com/page/special-note-about-the-chronicles-faculty-and-staff-pay-data

Keep in mind, if the college/university is public, there is a good chance that salary data is public in that state. Google is your friend! 

Federal Salary

https://www.federalpay.org/gs/2023

Article for nerds 

Asians don't ask? Relational concerns, negotiation propensity, and starting salaries.

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2022-58136-001

GPT Haiku

Know your work, be bold

Negotiate your high value

Claim what you deserve 

We are three organizational psychologists and friends who are going to give you the lowdown on the good, the bad, and the ugly on the Asian experience in the workplace. Hidden in Plain Sight covers a range of workplace topics as they relate to the Asian experience. We include perspectives from Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) and  international Asians working in the U.S. Each episode breaks down a specific workplace concept - whether it's pay negotiation, professional development, or racial microaggressions, and we discuss how they relate to Asians, bringing in relevant evidence from the organizational and psychological research, and sharing tips and advice on how best to navigate these situations. Though this podcast is about the Asian experience, we invite anyone with an interest in this topic to tune in!