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.
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.
In a world of rapid technological acceleration, it’s tempting to believe that transformation begins with strategy decks and AI models.
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.
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.
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.
A weekend trip to Manazuru taught me unexpected leadership lessons from Minamoto no Yoritomo on resilience, strategic thinking, and building strong, adaptable workplace cultures.