Dear journalists: You are more than your job title

Instead of defining ourselves by our jobs — reporter, editor, NFL player, CEO — we should define ourselves by what makes us good at our jobs.

Career adviceKathy LuJuly 26, 2021advice, identity, journalism, journalist

What 5 things have I achieved in 2021?

It’s a good exercise in learning to pause and in feeling accomplished. Something that I rarely did when I was employed full time.

Personal reflectionsKathy LuJuly 26, 2021career, goals

What’s in a Name?

I have a name I never use thanks to assimilation and a desire to blend in. My Chinese-American story isn’t unique.

Personal reflections, Career adviceKathy LuJuly 22, 2021chinese, diversity, inclusion, names, Chinese american

My dad did his best to build a life for his children. He died at 90, a devoted Lakers fan and a proud Chinese

My tribute to my Chinese dad, who died in March 2021 at the age of 90.

Personal reflectionsKathy LuJuly 22, 2021Chinese american, chinese, immigrant, obit, lakers

Dear new editor: Here are 3 things to help you in your journey

Being a new manager is hard. Expectations come from everywhere. Keep these things in mind as you start and you’ll be OK.

Leaders and managersKathy LuJuly 22, 2021journalism, leadership, manager, managing

I’m a minority journalism program alum and leader. News flash: Programs aren’t enough

Journalism’s efforts to increase diversity in its newsrooms have relied too much on a passionate few — most of whom not in power — to carry the efforts. Here’s my testimony.

Kathy LuJuly 22, 2021journalism, diversity, workshop, minority