Afleveringen
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To wrap up season 2, the three of us met up in NYC to record the last episode of the season in-person and debrief a recent organizational psychology conference we all attended. We share the latest insights we uncovered on topics ranging from leader prototypes to AI coaching, dwelling on the sessions that resonated with us. If you're curious about what an I/O psychology conference looks and feels like, check out this episode!
Finally, we are taking a short break and will return in July with more content on all things Asian in the workplace!
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Shradha, an organizational design expert and leader, joins us in our virtual studio to chat about everything from executive coaching to the immigrant experience and what it was like for her to transition from working at a large international company in India to doing organizational design work for another global firm in the US.
Link to Shradha's podcast: Unpacking Organizations: The Practitioner's Podcast
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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Hidden in plain sight welcomes its first ever guest speaker, Beiwen! Beiwen, a seasoned DEI consultant, sat down with us to talk about the rewards and challenges of doing DEI work. Is there such a thing as DEI gone wrong? What is virtue signaling? Is it harmful? Is your organization doing DEI just to check the box? Lastly, where and how do Asian American and Asian professionals fit into the DEI discourse? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation!
Articles for nerds
https://www.wsj.com/business/c-suite/chief-diversity-officer-cdo-business-corporations-e110a82f
Link to Beiwenâs podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/%E9%9B%85%E7%97%9E%E4%B8%8D%E7%97%9Eyuppieyawns/id1487023939
https://open.spotify.com/show/7ufKsdBIL3ro46wSLWkRGi?si=4yMkUJJPTIOa3TWn9hnnhA
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In this episode, we talk about who we would invite as speakers in our development program. We start out by listing our dream speakers and why they are important to the community, touching on their background, and the unique contributions they can make to our program. We get creative as we chat about questions we'd ask them regarding their lived experiences, grit, motivation, as well as their racial identity journey and why and how this all matters to Asian American and Asian professionals.
What speakers would you add to the leadership development program? Let us know at [email protected]!
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In this episode, we discuss what roleplaying scenarios we would put leaders in to practice how to respond to typical microaggressions. Using real-life situations, we share different routes to call out microaggressive behavior. We break down the difference between ideal response and acknowledge what typically happens in reality. We also talk about ways to better communicate, model behavior, and manage up to reduce workplace microaggressions.
What skills would you want to add to the leadership program? Let us know at [email protected]
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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, weâll 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 [email protected]
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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!
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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
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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 Admissionshttps://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
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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!
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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 raceâoccupation 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 âGlass Cliffâ
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
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In this episode, we talk broadly about why some AAPI professionals donât 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: [email protected]
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.
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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 weâve 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 whatâs real
Articles for NerdsInside 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
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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 weâve 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 whatâs 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
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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
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In this episode, we celebrate Michelle Yeohâs 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.pdfTime 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 wasnât white
https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2016/01/28/100-times-a-white-actor-played-someone-who-wasnt-white/
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In this episode, we start out by breaking down a tweeted photo of Elon Musk with his âextremely hardcoreâ 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 âhardcoreâ 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 âpigeon-holed.â 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 âhardcoreâ 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 âNoâ 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
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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 â 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
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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!