--- product_id: 8581616 title: "Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians – Overcoming Cultural Barriers to Executive Leadership" brand: "jane hyun" price: "VT4861" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8581616-breaking-the-bamboo-ceiling-career-strategies-for-asians-overcoming-cultural store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians – Overcoming Cultural Barriers to Executive Leadership **Brand:** jane hyun **Price:** VT4861 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians – Overcoming Cultural Barriers to Executive Leadership by jane hyun - **How much does it cost?** VT4861 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8581616-breaking-the-bamboo-ceiling-career-strategies-for-asians-overcoming-cultural) ## Best For - jane hyun enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jane hyun brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians ## Images ![Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians – Overcoming Cultural Barriers to Executive Leadership - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GXx2bj0WL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Must Read But Some Caveats *by A***) on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 14, 2005* It is to Jane Hyun's credit to discuss issues of Asian American professionals on a very practical level. There are however, some caveats for the reader. The book needs to be contextualized within a larger conceptual framework. The overarching issues are ignored within her practical framework, namely: Who needs to change? Who needs to accommodate whom? How much? What are the risks and benefits? Her book appears to be saying that corporate America needs to understand Asians, but it does not need to change. Rather it is the Asian professional that needs to change and adapt.Is the book too heavily assimilationist? It is not clear as Hyun does make a distinction early in her book between assimilation ("adopting ...at the expense of one's own cultural characteristics") and acculturation ("adapting ...while continuing to maintain values, perspectives, and features of one's native culture").There appears to be little adaptation of any Asian models or perspective to the mainstream USA corporate culture -- page 279 suggests two ways: "Develop cultural competency" and "Make use of your bicultural and bilingual abilities." While recognizing the dominance of USA/Western research and models in the business world, it is also logical and no "one model fits all." Perhaps future research and practices can provide indigenous Asian models or perspectives that can be adapted and work effectively in coporate America or other cultures. The Special Issue on China & India (Business Week, August 22/29, 2005) points out how some USA business models are not applicable.It is not an either/or proposition. By utilizing the juxtaposition of the Asian behavior/values system versus the Western behavior/values system to present her central thesis, Hyun creates a false dichotomy in the mind of the reader. Current business literature is filled with exhortations of "win/win," "both/and," "alignment," and "interdependence" -- all very Asian concepts. These traditional Asian cultural values are at the very heart of what contemporary corporate America is trying to effect in order to add value. So there is a "baby with the bath water" caveat here to the reader. The accommodation needs to be reciprocal, not unilateral.In her Epilogue, Hyun encourages the reader to "Develop an Action Plan That Works with Your Persona." It seems throughout her book that the emphasis is on asking the reader to tailor his or her persona to that which is required for success in corporate America, not on utilizing the behavioral strengths and cognitive positions with which someone who comes with a strong Asian cultural background is imbued. Being Asian -- it seems to Hyun -- puts one in a deficit position.The reader needs to be cautious in the self-assessment, individual profiles, exercises and tools cited. They yield helpful descriptive self-awareness profiles and information, not diagnostic or predictive profiles, and they are dependent on situational factors. There are many suggestions, based perhaps on many years of experience, but empirical data demonstrating their reliability, validity or efficacy are not mentioned.Kudos to Hyun for encouraging the seeking of regular and frequent performance feedback. This is a career self-monitoring technique that is utilized far too little by all employees to help document and strengthen requests for job and salary advancement. In spite of the conceptual conundrums, this highly practical book is a must read.Adrian Chan (Kochman Mavrelis Associates, Oak Park, IL) & Barry Mar (Management & Resources Associates, Seattle, WA) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Get it on time *by S***I on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 23, 2022* The book is well packaged. Not prime but got it fast. Thanks. About book; I'm sure this book is readable as well as Sandra's other books. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The missing link on most corporate Diversity Programs *by P***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 15, 2005* I first came upon a recommendation to read this book from an article by Anne Fisher of Fortune magazine on Fortune's 2005 diversity issue. This book is excellent guide both to corporate HR personnel and Asian employees trying to move up the corporate ladder! Asian employees and the direct correlation of their work habits to their culture have been an underlying mystery in the workplace because very little study has been made for this group-until now. This book is a breakthrough in explaining Asian tendencies in the workplace and is very helpful both to the employer and the employee-Asians or otherwise. Certainly a must read for those creating and leading the Diversity Initiatives in their companies!The book not only offers case studies, but it also includes worksheets for understanding how one's Asian culture serves as the foundation of his/her work mannerisms and tendencies. It offers tips on how to overcome cultural challenges as well as tips for the employers on how to make Asian workers feel more open. These tools will ultimately increase productivity, promote Asian leadership in the organization, and help form a truly diverse corporation.I found the description of different mentorship programs particularly useful to me, as I believe mentorship is the most effective way in honing future leaders internal to the company. As a Filipino-American and an aspiring leader in a Fortune 100 company, I highly recommend this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8581616-breaking-the-bamboo-ceiling-career-strategies-for-asians-overcoming-cultural](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/8581616-breaking-the-bamboo-ceiling-career-strategies-for-asians-overcoming-cultural) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-07*