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ABL CEO Program

July 20, 2009

Asian Business League of San Francisco presents "You are the CEO of You! - Essential skills for the C-suite"

A leadership program designed for Asian American men in business

Asian Business League of San Francisco (ABL-SF) is proud to announce its leadership program You are the CEO of You! which has been uniquely developed for Asian American men in business. This program has been developed to address issues and challenges confronted by minority men, specifically, Asian American men in today’s business environment and will be taught by some of the top leaders in business.

Unlike other leadership training programs, You are the CEO of You! aims to provide specific skills that often are found lacking or underdeveloped in those seeking to become chief executive, chief financial or chief information officers. This program provides a clear roadmap for participants to take charge of their careers and personal success through a series of interactive training courses. This innovative bi-weekly, six part series will combine presentations by experts plus interactive break-out sessions that will produce individual action plans. This opportunity is limited to 21 participants who will be selected through an application process based on the criteria listed below:

Criteria

Experience level (must have 7+ years of work experience)
Commitment to personal and leadership development (must commit to attend all sessions)

Program Co-Chairs

Cary Chen
Stephen Jeong

Program Facilitator

Michael Soon Lee, President, EthnoConnect

Meeting Location

50 California Street, San Francisco, California

Program Schedule | May 13, 2009 through July 22, 2009
Date	Topic	Guest Speaker	Description
May 13, 2009 6pm to 9 pm	Assessment & Goal Setting	Roderick A. McLeod, Partner, Jones Day	Myth of the successful minority Asian male stereotypes What the C-Suite is really like Dynamic presentation skills Effective facilitation skills Risk assessment The different leadership styles
May 27, 2009 6pm to 9pm	Effective Communication Skills	Camelia Lim, Regional Vice President, Robert Half International	Overcoming Asian male communication stereotypes High-level listening skills Soliciting input without appearing weak Being open to constructive feedback Being assertive without being aggressive Dealing with difficult people The art of diplomacy and tact Developing credibility
June 10, 2009 6pm to 9pm	Success Planning	Karen Kang, CEO, Karen Kang Consulting	Understanding how others perceive you Developing a powerful personal image Branding yourself Taking the credit you deserve Gaining access to the resources you need Positioning yourself as a leader Your personal positioning statement
June 24, 2009 6pm to 9pm	Effective Networking	Tom Low, Partner, Bridges SF LLC	Expanding your networks and influence How to "work" a room Identifying an appropriate mentor Benefits of becoming a mentor to others Developing an effective mentoring relationship Using social networks to grow your career Do's and don'ts of networking
July 8, 2009 6pm to 9pm	Leadership and Management Skills	TBA	Developing flexibility and adaptability Working well under pressure Motivating others and making them successful Creating a powerful vision Managing across generations Managing across cultures Staying agile in times of change Interpersonal skills and approachability Decision-making skills Negotiation skills Delegation skills
July 22, 2009 6pm to 9pm	Goal Setting and Work/Life Balance	TBA	Why most goal settings don't work Advanced goal setting techniques Sacrifices required to reach goals Balancing work and life Identifying your purpose Developing accountability Developing a 5-year plan

Please note that speakers/dates may change without prior notice.

Program Fee

$350 (includes one-year Individual Membership in ABL-SF)
Submit your application to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with “CEO” as the subject OR fax to 925-905-0437 by April 15, 2009
For questions, please contact Michael Soon Lee at 925-829-9700

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ABL-SF Honors Local Businesswomen

November 30, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO — Over 200 business professionals gathered for the Asian Business League of San Francisco’s annual holiday celebration on Nov. 20 inside the Financial District’s Hilton Hotel.

ABL-SF annual holiday celebration The event honored 12 graduates of the organization’s executive women leadership program, “You are the CEO of You,” with glass plaques. Under the guidance of Mable Yee, one of the founding members of the ABL-SF, the program was a six-part series devoted to addressing issues and challenges confronted by minority women — specifically Asian American women — in today’s business environment.

“It was wonderful to meet and network with other Asian women leaders,” said program participant Audrey Yamamoto, executive director of the Zeum. “This was a valuable experience and I will definitely apply what I’ve learned to my role at the Zeum.”

"You Are the CEO of You": Interactive Seminar Series Lights Pathway to Executive Office for Asian Pacific American Women in Business

Program fills vacuum of mentorship and training for ethnic minority women executives; Addresses unique cultural challenges minority women face in climbing corporate ladder

SAN FRANCISCO — The Asian Business League of San Francisco (ABL-SF) is now taking applications for a leadership program uniquely developed for Asian Pacific American (APA) women in business to address issues and challenges they face in today’s business environment. "You are the CEO of You!" is a six-part series covering topics such as making it into the executive suite, establishing assertiveness in a competitive business landscape and increasing political and corporate worth.