New Leader? Be Smart About Your “Transition to Impact”

February 24, 2015 |

I had my head down developing international business opportunities for Mitsubishi International Corporation. I was in London meeting with my Tokyo counterpart assessing a virtual reality gaming company. After a long day, we needed some dinner. Over drinks, he shared some unexpected news. He was leaving Mitsubishi after 20 years to help diversify a smaller Japanese company. Part of…

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What Bevy of Behaviors Makes You A Strong Leader?

February 12, 2015 |

Why is leadership so damn elusive? In my first leadership stint, I didn’t hit my stride. I left a lot of potential on the floor. I needed some time to wash off the negative experiences–many of my own making. I lacked the confidence to lead even though as a young man I was leading martial…

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