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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