Leveraging Stereotypes to Your Advantage - by Dianne Lee (Hardcover)

About the Book

In Leveraging Stereotypes to Your Advantage, Dianne Lee shares how she has turned negative situations into positive success stories, both personally and professionally.

Book Synopsis

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated key technology trends and has revealed a convergence of systemic issues: the need for police reform, infrastructure investment, a better understanding of America's history, racial justice, and the stereotypes that have surfaced towards certain minority groups.

In Leveraging Stereotypes to Your Advantage, Turning Stereotypes into Opportunities, Finding Balance Between the Yin and the Yang, Dianne Lee shares how she has had to turn negative situations into positive success stories, both personally and professionally. She deconstructs how society views stereotypes as mostly negative characteristics and demonstrates that if certain traits persist, they can be detrimental to one's life, but with the right approach, strategy, and mindset, those negative experiences can be used to your advantage.

Review Quotes

In a raw and honest collection of real-life experiences, Dianne Lee shows us we shouldn't be limited by the color of our skin; in fact, we should capitalize on every opportunity to design a life that is limitless. Regardless of whether you are an Asian woman or are of a different ethnicity, you will see a part of yourself in this book. I appreciate the fearlessness that it took her to say yes and to share her struggles. This book will help you find your voice. Definitely a must read!" - Helena Lin Jubany, FAIA, Managing Principal, NAC Architecture

"If you've ever felt that society's stereotypes were holding you back from success and happiness, you'll find inspiration in Dianne Lee's heartfelt story as an Asian immigrant working in male dominated industries. Her perspective on navigating stereotypes to your advantage is empowering and insightful. Dianne intimately shares stories of encouragement, practical strategies and principles that will surely inspire and motivate you to live your best life now. The meaningful work she does today is a testament of my father's legacy." - Patrick Conn, President, Charles Dunn Company

"As an immigrant from India and a woman in a leadership role in the construction industry, I can confirm that what Dianne has gone through personally and professionally resonates with me. She has leaned on her core values and instincts to build on varied opportunities and diverse relationships as learning experiences. Her passion for life, her remarkable progress in the construction industry and her support for and promotion of women are part of her hallmark. Dianne's initiatives and tireless efforts are both admirable and welcome, especially with what we are witnessing today." - Roshni Thomas, Director of Planning, Design and Construction, California State University, Dominguez Hills