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Understanding the Bamboo Ceiling
- The bamboo ceiling is a mix of individual, cultural, and organizational factors blocking Asian Americans from leadership roles.
- They're plentiful at lower ranks but underrepresented in executive positions due to overlooked diversity efforts.
Data Misinterpretation Hides Issues
- Buck Gee shared how a consultant once claimed Asian Americans were overrepresented in management despite evident leadership gaps.
- This reflected a focus on federal compliance numbers that masked real underrepresentation issues.
Advocate for Yourself
- Speak up and advocate for yourself to challenge biases and microaggressions at work.
- Cultural values may promote humility, but overcoming them is necessary for systemic change and career progress.