Moving Asian Americans into the Corner Office.

The article presents a speech by S.K. Gupta, Vice President of Operations, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., delivered at the 2005 Chinese Institute of Engineers (CIE)--AAEOY Awards Ceremony in Seattle, Washington on February 26, 2006. He discusses the achievements of CIE. He said that CIE has been industrious over the past two years. He said he learned three rules to break down his own barriers. After that he discussed in detail how Asian Americans in the U.S. can professionally leave their mark in the country where they live. He also asserted the need to find a work-life balance, to fight against stereotypes, and to remember to have fun.