Book description
A WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER
A PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER
A guide for Asian women to tap into their confidence and joy, and shine as leaders in today's world
In 2021, women represented 54.3% of the US workforce but only held 35% of senior leadership positions. Of that percentage, only 2.7% of Asian women were seen in management roles. While there have been great leaps for women in the workplace in the last decade, women of color still fall behind. The Tao of Self-Confidence book sets a foundation to help Asian Women start being seen as leaders in work and life rather than by our stereotypes. In this book, you'll read about:
- Getting to the root causes of what's holding you back and stepping into your greatness
- Cultural and historical issues that affect our leadership potential
- Finding and gaining more confidence as your authentic self
With an honest and vulnerable approach, Yap Chan discusses and explores the specific challenges our community faces, historically and now in the midst of the pandemic, intergenerational and historical trauma, false stories we tell ourselves, and how we can rise above stereotypes. We'll tap into our inner joy, celebrate our authentic self, and awaken the leader within.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Introduction: The State of Asian Women
- 1 The Model Minority Myth and How That Affects Us
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2 The Challenges Asian Women Still Face
- The “Submissive” Stereotype
- The Hypersexualized Stereotype
- The Yellow Peril Stereotype
- “Yellow Fever” Fetishization
- Representation of Asian Women in Hollywood
- The Representation of Asian Women in Mainstream Media
- Lack of Asian Women Leadership Representation in Other Industries
- The Pressure to Get Married
- The Need for Perfection
- Fear of Failure
- The Asian American Closet
- The Beauty Standards of Asian Women
- The Confidence Gap
- The Inequality Asian Women Face
- Notes
- 3 Intergenerational Trauma and Why We Need to Talk About It
- 4 How to Unlock Our Traumas
- 5 The Journey to Healing
- 6 The Journey to Self‐Love
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7 The Power of Self‐Confidence
- What Is Self‐Confidence?
- Three Steps to Building Self‐Confidence
- Have a Purpose
- Face Your Fears
- The 51% Rule
- What Is Your Confidence Color?
- The Art of Asking Questions
- Learning from the “Nos”
- Keep Moving Forward
- Don't Wait for the Perfect Moment
- Let Go of What Others Think of You
- Celebrate Every Win
- Practice Makes Progress
- Make the First Move
- Ask for Help
- Notes
- 8 The Future of Asian Women in Leadership
- Conclusion: Words for Your Self‐Confidence Journey
- Resource List
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Index
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: The Tao of Self-Confidence
- Author(s):
- Release date: May 2023
- Publisher(s): Wiley
- ISBN: 9781394166572
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