Thought Leadership

Episode #248: Leader EQ in Short Supply

Even the most experienced leaders know that emotions shape behavior — yet in moments of stress, logic often lo...

Episode #249: The Focused And Disciplined Boss

Even the most capable leaders know what they should be doing — yet real life gets messy. Email inboxes become ...

Episode #250: Mindset for Presentations

In Japan’s fast-paced corporate world, many professionals dive straight into preparing presentation content — ...

Inclusion Before Diversity: How Self-Awareness and Communication Create Retention and Trust

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has become a hot topic in Japan.But the real trigger for achieving dive...

Episode #251: Accountability

Many managers in Japan and abroad hesitate to hold team members accountable, fearing confrontation or discoura...

Episode #252: The Classic Sales Brush Off In Japan

In Japan, the phrase “We’ll think about it” often appears after a salesperson’s second meeting. The first meet...

Episode #255: Own The Mistake Or Lose The Customer

In business, mistakes happen — but in Japan, the way you respond defines your reputation. A single mishandled ...

Episode #256: Your Presentation Is Mindnumbing And Brand Destroying

A powerful story can fall flat when the delivery lacks energy and emotional connection. Even a corporate presi...

How Leaders Can Turn Internal Friction into Inclusion: The Five-Phase Prism for Conflict Resolution

Like a disease, internal friction quietly corrodes organizations. For leaders aiming to foster diversity, thes...

Episode #257: The Real Cost of Stupid People at Work

Even experienced managers can be fooled by confidence and charisma. Some employees seem articulate and driven,...

Episode #258: Buyers Don't Buy So How Do We Get Them To

In business, the distance between wanting to buy and actually buying can be vast.Every leader has goals, but c...

Episode #259 Pro Presenters Cut the Fluff

In today’s Age of Distraction, business audiences decide within seconds whether to listen or tune out. When a ...

Episode #260 Your Team Doesn't Need A Critic - They Need A Coach

Every new year begins with bold personal resolutions: hit sales targets, earn promotions, improve ourselves. Y...

How Assertive Communication Builds Inclusion and Drives Diversity in Japan

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida recently declared, “My mission is to create a society where anyone, regardless o...

Episode #261: Why Specs Focus Kill Sales in Japan

After weeks of building trust and uncovering client challenges, this is the defining moment—your solution pres...

How Communication Skills Power Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Japan

Today, every executive recognizes the strategic value of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).Targets such as...

Leading Through Resistance — Japan’s Middle Managers and the Emotional Stages of DEI Adoption

Senior executives have declared Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as the company’s new strategic imperati...

Driving DEI in Japan — Why Success Depends on the Kacho-Level Leader

The CEO has signed off on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The HR department has published guidelines. N...

Japan’s Leadership Crisis — Hiring, Empathy, and the Vanishing Workforce

“Does this candidate have a pulse? Yes? Then we need to hire them.”It sounds absurd — but it’s quickly becomin...

Leading Diversity in Japan — How One-on-One Conversations Drive Real Inclusion

Many Japanese leaders make public statements about the importance of diversity, but verbal commitment alone ra...