Thought Leadership

Episode #240: Me, Me, Me Leaders

In many organizations, rising to the top has long been a zero-sum game — win or lose, dominate or disappear. A...

Episode #241: My Japanese Managers Are Duds

When multinational companies expand into Japan, they often start with optimism — hiring an experienced Japanes...

Episode #242: Effective Team Building Is Not A Snap

Every manager knows the moment — your boss calls you upstairs, and you’re suddenly tasked with leading a high-...

Episode #243: Questions As Incoming Missiles

In today’s corporate environment, emotional control can make or break leadership credibility. Many professiona...

Episode #244: Japan Must Globalise But Where Are The Global Leaders?

Japan’s consumer demographics are crystal clear: the domestic market is steadily shrinking. With an aging popu...

Episode #245: Japan's Galapagos Syndrome Still Alive And Well

Why do so many Japanese companies struggle to adapt, innovate, and connect globally — even in an age of instan...

Episode #246: Bruce Lee Nailed This Leadership Flaw

Why do so many leaders in Japan struggle to get fresh ideas from their teams?Despite experience and authority,...

Episode #247: Soft Versus Hard In Leadership

In today’s competitive environment, executives across Japan and the Asia-Pacific face a timeless question: Sho...

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 ...