207 Gustav Strandell, Executive Director, Kohitsuji-kai Group International Care System KK

207 Gustav Strandell, Executive Director, Kohitsuji-kai Group International Care System KK

Author: Dr. Greg Story June 15, 2024 Duration: 1:05:59

Previously Gustav was CEO Maihama Club Nursing Homes, Managing Director, Swedish Care Institute, Consultant Access Technology.  Gustav Graduated with an MA in East Asian Studies from Stockholm  University.


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Japan's Top Business Interviews Podcast By Dale Carnegie Training Tokyo Japan
Podcast Episodes
273 Akiko Yamamoto — President, Van Cleef & Arpels Japan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:27
"Care and respect aren't slogans; they're operating principles that shape decisions and client experiences". "Lead by approachability, using nemawashi-style one-to-ones to draw out quieter voices and better ideas". "Calm…
272 Erwin Ysewijn, President, Semikron Danfoss Japan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:25
"Get your hands dirty: credibility in Japan is built in the field, not the boardroom". "Bridges beat barriers: headquarters alignment turns local problems into solvable projects". "Make people proud: structured "poster s…
271 Chris LaFleur, Senior Director, McLarty Associates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:31
"Leading is easy. Getting people to follow is the hard part". "Listen first; don't pre-decide the outcome". "Japan is a Swiss watch—change one gear and the whole movement shifts". "Do nemawashi before decisions; ringi-sh…
269 Nicolai Bergmann — Founder, Nicolai Bergmann [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:14
Flowers are a stage — design is the performance. Affordable mistakes beat catastrophic caution. Build leaders from the bench you already have. A shop window can be a growth engine. Hands-on founders create hands-on cultu…
268 Alexis Perroton, CEO, Piaget Japan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:51
Timeless luxury thrives on trust, not transactions. In Japan, "walk the talk" converts respect into results. Prepare for 90, execute the final 10 flawlessly. Curiosity first; conclusions later. Empathy is the shortcut to…
267 Dr. Laura Bonamici — Global Head of Marketing, Fujitsu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:31
"Anything that stretches you and makes you grow is never easy." "In general, to gain trust, the three things that work are humility, curiosity, and authenticity." "In Japan, you have to move from busy to productive, and…
266 Evan Burkosky, Co-Founder & CEO, Kimaru AI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:52
"Japan's strength in rule-based processes has become its weakness in today's information age." "In Japan, leadership succeeds when data removes uncertainty and consensus replaces command." "Risk is not avoided in Japan;…
265 Nate Hoernig Founder Humble Bunny [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:32
"Leaders are responsible for laying the road of brick, clearing the fog, and saying, that's our path." "If leaders are going to be strict on people, they must be even stricter on themselves." "Trust isn't built once—it r…