Japan's Top Business Interviews Podcast By Dale Carnegie Training Tokyo Japan

Japan's Top Business Interviews Podcast By Dale Carnegie Training Tokyo Japan

Author: Dr. Greg Story Language: English Episodes: 50
Hosted by Dr. Greg Story, Japan's Top Business Interviews Podcast By Dale Carnegie Training Tokyo Japan offers a direct line to the experiences and strategies of executives operating within one of the world's most distinct economies. Each conversation moves beyond theory, focusing on the practical realities of management and leadership as told by those doing the work. You'll hear from a diverse roster of guests, from seasoned leaders at large corporations to innovative founders of growing ventures, all sharing their firsthand accounts of navigating Japan's unique business culture. This podcast provides valuable context on everything from building effective teams and driving organizational change to understanding the nuances of negotiation and customer relations in this market. Whether you're currently leading a team in Japan, planning to expand your business there, or simply curious about how professional success is achieved in a different cultural framework, these interviews deliver grounded insights. Tune in for authentic discussions that cut through the clichés, offering a clearer picture of what it truly takes to succeed. The depth and variety of perspectives make this series a consistently useful resource for anyone engaged with the business landscape in Japan.
Episodes
294 Philippe Sommer - CEO, Aon Reinsurance Solutions Japan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:34
"Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it." "One of the things that I think helps is that you show that you're not working for yourself, but you're working for…
293 Doru Tasca - President and Representative Director, ZF Group Japan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:45
"The very first thing that you have to do as a leader in Japan is to make yourself a team member." "You have to show them that you're here because you want to lead Japan, not because you want to lead." "Don't ask anyone…
292 Frederic Delsaux - Representative Director, PTS Japan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:39
"You can't tell them to stop smoking if you have a cigarette in your mouth." "I think it's all about communication." "You need to expose them, but don't throw them into the lion's cage." "First, learn Japanese." "Trust a…
291 Anatole Varin — Founder and President, The Plant [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:29
"Trusting people to do things and respecting them and not micromanaging them has been essential to our culture." "If you believe in somebody and you respect them, they start to feel confident in their ability to do that…
288 Noriko Sasaki — Country Head, Checkout.com Japan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:02
"The most important thing for a leader, in my view, is integrity." "You need to be hands-on, but then you need to delegate." "If this fails, ultimately, the accountability sits with me." "Culture is something that all of…
287 Karl Deppen — President & CEO, ARCHION Corporation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:18
"Everything starts with trust." "Start with listening." "Culture is nothing different from the collective behaviour of people." "Dare to do things differently." "Leadership is giving direction and inspiration to bring ou…
286 Sean Travers - Representative Director of MESHD [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:48
"Listen more than you talk." "Try to be as inclusive as possible." "Transparency at all times, especially in bad times." "The founder is the mood maker." "Leadership is all about providing clarity, providing direction, b…
285 Jasper Westerink - CEO, Philips Japan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:20
"I'm here to be part of the team." "The longer you are somewhere, the more you realise you know nothing." "If your intention is positive, people will support you." "We want to be an international company in Japan." "It r…