Thought Leadership

Episode #162: We Won't Follow Bots

Automation and artificial intelligence are rapidly transforming industries once thought safe from machines. Fr...

Episode #163: Dream It

Why do so many professionals still underestimate their own potential? “We all have possibilities we don’t know...

Episode #164: Leaders: Get Off the Chems

Why do smart leaders still lose control in stressful moments? Our ancient survival instincts still govern our ...

Episode #165: Stage Fright Got You?

Why do professionals in Japan struggle with stage fright? Hands shaking, knees knocking, heart pounding — stag...

Episode #166: Keep Your Shtick To Yourself Buddy

Why Do So Many Salespeople Still Rely on Image Over Insight? Despite sharp suits, glossy brochures, and memori...

Episode #167: The 106 Centimeter Cold Caller

Why Do So Many Salespeople Struggle to Meet Targets in Japan? Sales professionals worldwide are masters at fin...

Episode #168: Real Freedom

Why do intelligent professionals, leaders, and entrepreneurs still struggle with worry and negative thinking —...

Episode #169: Three Critical Things Entrepreneurs Need

Why do so many talented entrepreneurs struggle even with good ideas and capital? The answer lies not in resour...

Episode #170: Gaining Willing Cooperation From Others

Why Individual Heroism No Longer Works in Modern Organizations For many years, business success stories have f...

Episode #171: Employees As Number One

Why Should Executives Prioritize Employees Before Customers or Shareholders? Many CEOs claim “people are our m...

Episode #172: People Are A Pain

Why Are “People Problems” the Hardest to Solve in Business? Most business issues — from capital shortages to i...

Episode #173: Japan - Your Educational Ladder Is On The Wrong Wall

Why does Japan’s education system still focus on memorization over innovation? Japanese education remains deep...

Episode #174: Training Women In Japan

Why Is Gender Diversity Still a Challenge in Japanese Business? Despite years of government campaigns, includi...

Episode #175: The Boss's Genius Ideas

Are strong, dynamic leaders sometimes their own worst enemy? When leaders like Shinya Katanozaka, President of...

Episode #176: Running A Foreign Business In Japan

Why is running a profitable business in Japan so difficult? Japan is one of the toughest places to run a busin...

Episode #177: Trust

Why Do Some Leaders Struggle to Gain True Team Commitment? Many managers believe authority automatically creat...

Episode #178: Become Your Own First Responder

Why do we compare ourselves to others — and how does it hold us back? Every day, billions are spent on beauty,...

Episode #179: Personal Visionary Leadership

Why do visionary leaders need a clear personal vision first? In Japan’s fast-changing corporate landscape, bot...

Episode #180: The Madness Of Moods

Are You a “Sunny” Leader or a Stormy One? Even the most confident executives underestimate how visible their m...

Episode #181: The Boss As Super Coach

Why must Japanese managers reinvent themselves to lead the younger generation effectively? Japan’s workforce i...