Lunar New Year, celebrated by over a billion people from many cultures and countries, is typically a time of family celebration — large gatherings for festive meals and lots of time in the kitchen preparing traditional delicacies like dumplings, fish, rice cakes, spring rolls, and sweets. Unfortunately, it’s been several years since most of us have been able to celebrate in this way.
As we enter the new year, I’m hopeful we are coming closer to ending the global pandemic. I’m also very aware of the personal and professional challenges presented as we continue to work remotely and navigate the new normal. In saying this, I’ve been incredibly proud to see Adobe accommodate what our employees have needed during this time, demonstrating a people-first strategy from the top down. And overall, I’m amazed by the level of engagement we’ve been able to maintain.
This year, represented by the Tiger — a legendary figure of vitality, bravery, and strength — is one that is both daunting and exciting. To activate employees, leaders, customers and creatives, Adobe launched the #SpringIntoFearless campaign — challenging us all to embrace bold and brave leadership and step into the new year with confidence and courage.
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A sense of fear is what elicits bravery in all of us. And over the last few years, I have seen incredible acts of bravery, strength, service, community, parenthood, and personhood in the face of enormous fear and uncertainty. It’s through this uncertainty that I’ve stepped out of my comfort zone to lead in a new way, to parent differently, and to work distinctly toward success.
Being fearless can mean standing up for what you know is right, even if others disagree. Being brave can mean exploring different ways of working or raising your hand for a stretch assignment out of your comfort zone. Being bold, strong, and courageous means different things to different people and recognizing how we each uniquely embrace these challenges strengthens our community and gives us the chance to support each other. At Adobe, we encourage everyone to let go of their inhibitions, unleash their creativity, and #SpringIntoFearless — whatever fearless means to you.
We asked Global Adobe leaders to share their perspectives about celebrating Lunar New Year and how they are embracing the Year of the Tiger.
Leadership challenges for 2022
While there is still so much uncertainty around the pandemic and future ways of working, Adobe leaders say that staying agile and responding to rapid change will be some of the biggest challenges for the new year.