Uplift: Shares experiences of overcoming biases and proving herself in a male-dominated private jet industry.

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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 ChungStephanie 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. #BEST #STRAW #SHMS  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.