Includes bibliographical references (pages 308-310) and index.

Introduction -- pt. I Understanding Asian cultural influence and its impact -- Ch. 1: Your Asian American roots and you -- Ch. 2: "But I didn't mean it that way!": how cultural values can help or hinder you at work -- How Asian values affect individual behavior and workplace interactions -- "Technical but not management material": dispelling stereotypes and inaccurate perceptions -- Ch. 3: The Latest trends in corporate diversity practices -- pt. II Career choices and getting in the door -- Ch. 4: Doctor? lawyer? or inner-city teacher?: how cultural influences impact your career choices -- Ch. 5: To thine own self be true: understanding yourself, your vision, and how to break your bamboo ceiling -- Understanding yourself -- The Seven stories exercise� -- Understanding your Asian identity -- Asian identity exercise: how assimilated/acculturated are you? -- Work-related values and motivators exercise -- The Trusted advisor assessment -- Authority and hierarchy exercise: a view of your relationships with bosses, peers, and subordinates -- Understanding your vision -- The Forty-year vision� -- Understanding how to break your bamboo ceiling -- Identifying your bamboo ceiling -- The Career mobility checklist -- Ch. 6: Perfect for the part: mastering the face-to-face job interview -- Ch. 7: Moving past the hors d'oeuvres table: finessing the art of networking -- pt. III Getting ahead on the job -- Ch. 8: On-the-job mobility strategies -- Learning to toot your own horn: navigating in corporate America -- Superior mentoring strategies -- Staying in the succession planning pipeline -- Getting your voice heard: saying no ... and pushing back diplomacy -- Ch. 9: Extending your reach: professional association and affinity networking groups -- Ch.10: Getting and maintaining your worth: show me the money ... and a promotion! -- "How am I doing?": acing performance management discussions -- Negotiating your compensation and severance package -- Epilogue: Breaking the bamboo ceiling -- A Conversation with Andrea Jung, Chair and CEO of Avon products -- Appendix A: Summary of challenges to management -- Appendix B: Asian Pacific American organizations -- Bibliography -- Index.