New research by MIT Sloan associate professor Jackson Lu reveals that East Asians aren’t often portrayed as wells of creativity, a trait highly valued in U.S. culture. Lu shows that this creativity stereotype contributes to an underrepresentation of East Asians in leadership roles in the United States, despite their educational and economic success. “If East Asians are perceived as less creative than other ethnic groups, and if perceived creativity is tied to leadership emergence in the U.S., then East Asians may face challenges rising to leadership positions,” Lu said. “This is problematic for organizations interested in leveraging diverse talent.” Previous research from Lu has examined a lack of assertiveness among East Asians, along with a tendency for East Asians to prioritize interactions with their ethnic in-group members, as explanations for their disproportionately low leadership attainment. Link in bio for more. #IdeasMadeToMatter