Elaine Cheong discusses how her organization is creating a platform Asian voices to be heard and how she is focused on building connections throughout her community. Listen in as Laura and Elaine discuss dealing with culture differences and how cultures show respect, the delicacies of communicating authentically in multiple languages, and how we can support diverse teams to develop the ability to articulate and be assertive.
Elaine Cheong is a Senior Vice President with Bank of America responsible for client management and developing successful client strategies in driving growth of its U.S and international commercial banking business. She leads a global banking team engaged in deal origination and execution to deliver on capital market solutions, short and long term financing as well as treasury management, supply chain finance and risk management services. She is an executive member of the Global Commercial Banking Diversity & Inclusion Council responsible for developing initiatives in the retention and recruitment of a diverse workforce. In 2016, Elaine launched and now, chairs the Asian Leadership Network in Philadelphia, an employee resource group at Bank of America. Elaine is a recipient of the 2020 President’s Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) and Bank of America’s distinguished Global Volunteer Award for her exceptional commitment to making a difference through volunteerism to build sustainable and thriving communities.
 
You can connect with Elaine in the following ways:
Website: www.ascendleadership.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-cheong-56192963/
 
To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success go to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com/quickstart and download the quick start guide for mastering the three C’s of influence.
 
You can connect with Laura in the following ways:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola
LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/
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Twitter: @Laura Sicola 
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