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May 28
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wo-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stephanie Chung.

A trailblazing executive in private aviation and author of Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You. Chung shares insights on leadership, diversity, and her journey from a baggage handler to becoming the first African-American president of a private aviation company.

🔑 Key Themes & Highlights

  1. Leadership & Diversity

    • Chung emphasizes that leadership is about communication, not just race or gender.
    • She introduces the acronym ALLY—Ask, Listen, Learn, and take action—as a framework for effective leadership.
  2. Navigating a Changing Workforce

    • Discusses the challenges of leading across five generations in the workplace.
    • Highlights the importance of understanding different perspectives, including gender, ethnicity, and neurodiversity.
  3. Women in Leadership

    • Explains how women approach leadership differently, focusing on the whole person rather than just the employee.
    • Encourages leaders to recognize and adapt to diverse communication styles.
  4. Age & Career Growth

    • Challenges the notion that career aspirations should end at retirement age.
    • Shares insights on how people in their 50s and 60s can still pursue new opportunities.
  5. Her Journey in Private Aviation

    • Started as a baggage handler and worked her way up to executive leadership.
    • Shares experiences of overcoming biases and proving herself in a male-dominated industry.

📘 About Stephanie Chung
Stephanie Chung is an aviation executive, leadership expert, and author dedicated to helping leaders navigate diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Her book, Ally Leadership, provides a roadmap for leading effectively in today’s evolving corporate world.

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