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: 100
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
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…
264 Richard Cohen, Founder Village Cellars [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:28
"If you feel you should say something, shut up for a little while and work out what's going on." "Leadership starts with humility, respect, and the ability to listen to people." "Always avoid saying, 'I'm bringing this i…
263 Glen Argyle, President Baxter Japan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:15
"Leadership is the ability to bring people to somewhere they didn't think they could go." "If you want to do co-creation, you have to do co-creation—consistently. You can't just turn it on and off." "Don't focus only on…
262 Hideo Goto, President Schick Japan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:15
"Walk the talk is the most powerful way to build trust." "Beauty grooming didn't exist—it was a new word to reflect a new purpose." "People didn't see themselves in the beauty industry until they started to look in the m…