2019 Restart (G3)- Getting A Head Start And Winning January brings many new thoughts and resolutions.  Gyms are crowded with business people trying to get healthy for the first month or so of the year.  As the CEO, we don't have the luxury of 'letting our guard down' in business.  We must be thinking and […]

January brings many new thoughts and resolutions.  Gyms are crowded with business people trying to get healthy for the first month or so of the year.  As the CEO, we don't have the luxury of 'letting our guard down' in business.  We must be thinking and anticipating what market forces will do for our brand, […]

“Culture change” continues to be a buzzword in business. Many companies want it. Many invest huge energy into making it happen. Most fail. (According to various studies, up to 90% of companies do not achieve the outcomes they set out for.) Why is culture change so elusive? Christopher Domitter, currently Senior Vice President, Communications at MetLife Japan, has […]

Timothy Langley from Langley Esquire, and fellow CI network member will be hosting this quarter’s OTR. I’m very much looking forward to hosting the OTR dinner in three-weeks. The Details: WHEN: Thursday, February 28th: 18:00-20:20 WHERE: Hacienda Del Cielo  (fabulous Mexican in Daikanyama! COST :  ¥2500 (plus tax)- CASH ONLY please. Food provided (see menu below) … drinks-as-you-go OPTIONAL: Nomihoudai (all-you-can-drink) for an additional ¥2500 (plus […]

Profit and loss, looking at the deals in the pipeline, and talking about how to grow a business are all very important roles of corporate leadership. However, to bring longevity and growth to our businesses, there is more than just number crunching. In our March luncheon, we are please to welcome back Mr. Philippe Grall. […]

The Edelman Trust Barometer, the world’s largest survey of trust in institutions conducted in 28 countries shows that only 40% of Japanese employees trust the company they work for. This is somewhat counter-intuitive given the image of the self-sacrificing, all for the company image that is held about Japans salarymen. Ross will address this and […]

Japan has the highest density of vending machines worldwide–almost 5 million nationwide. In fact, there is approximately 1 vending machine per every 23 people in Japan with annual sales total more than $60 billion. Ever wonder what supply chain supports this massive industry and how a beverage product that hasn’t changed it formula in over […]