Influence is a Long Game
Influence isn’t granted by title—it’s earned through trust, credibility, and presence. Built gradually, it becomes a long game that outlasts authority and creates lasting impact.
Why Culture Change Starts With an H
In a world of rapid technological acceleration, it’s tempting to believe that transformation begins with strategy decks and AI models.
The Individualized Corporation
Nearly three decades on, Ghoshal and Bartlett’s vision of organizations empowering individual potential remains profoundly relevant, highlighting timeless leadership challenges in today’s decentralized, digitally transformed workplace.
The Power of Soft Skills in HR
Soft skills like empathy, active listening, and intuition are essential in HR, shaping how we build trust, communicate effectively, and create meaningful connections beyond technical expertise or automation.
Face to Face Communication in a Virtual World
Virtual tools keep us connected—but they’re no substitute for real human connection. Face-to-face moments build trust, spark collaboration, and deepen relationships in ways no screen ever can.
Wild Goats Cause Chaos in Okinawa
Wild goats are overrunning Okinawa, destroying crops and threatening rare plants. Authorities are rounding them up—highlighting the fragile balance and risks invasive species pose to sensitive island ecosystems.
Inspiration from Manazuru
A weekend trip to Manazuru taught me unexpected leadership lessons from Minamoto no Yoritomo on resilience, strategic thinking, and building strong, adaptable workplace cultures.
Plum Blossoms in Tamagawa
As spring blossoms unfurl across Japan, nature’s renewal inspires a personal awakening—an invitation to release the past, embrace change, and step into fresh connections, growth, and transformation.
