Shattering the Bamboo Ceiling: Addressing Asian American Under–Representation in the C-Suite

In this paper, Russell Reynolds examine new research on Asia-based and US-based leadership styles to better understand the range of expected C-suite behaviors across different cultures. Using proprietary psychometric data for nearly 1,200 executives, they take a quantitative approach to pinpoint where differences lie and what they signify about an executive’s ability to be successful. Based on this research and deep experience, we offer a set of steps to help US-based companies navigate current obstacles to diversity while hiring the leaders who are most likely to succeed.