Ethan ShangOrganizational CultureNo matter the purpose or industry, the bedrock of any truly successful organization is its culture. Creating the right environment is an…Nov 17, 2020Nov 17, 2020
Ethan ShangTeam-Building PhilosophyWhen I look to form my teams, I look for individuals who are talented and experienced in areas where the current team is not. This is to…Nov 10, 2020Nov 10, 2020
Ethan ShangStakeholder-Based Decision MakingIn a classroom setting, decision-making is simple. Students typically have decisions made for them by the teacher, curriculum, or…Nov 7, 2020Nov 7, 2020
Ethan ShangNegotiating with Two Empty PocketsWhenever we work with others, negotiation becomes a daily occurrence. Large or small and as a leader or follower, we enter negotiations…Nov 1, 2020Nov 1, 2020
Ethan ShangSynergy - A Patinated Leadership PrincipleWhile I firmly believe synergy is used all too frequently as a buzzword, I also believe the principles behind the term are invaluable. As…Oct 25, 2020Oct 25, 2020
Ethan ShangCompetence and Warmth Aren’t Zero-SumI typically lead with a competence-based approach. This stems from soccer/lacrosse culture and Berkeley CS culture (for better or worse)…Oct 19, 2020Oct 19, 2020
Ethan ShangMore at Home on a Cliff Face than on a StageAlex Honnold is best known for his free solo of Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan. Without any ropes to save him if he fell, he climbed…Oct 9, 2020Oct 9, 2020
Ethan ShangLeadership through FacilitationWorking in teams that have diversity in backgrounds and skill sets is practically a necessity to solve challenging problems. Bringing…Oct 5, 2020Oct 5, 2020