• Lessons From My Son (Part 2)

    Lessons From My Son (Part 2)

    A year earlier I wrote about how my new born son has taught me simple learnings that could be applied in my adult life. As I look back, Mr. CEO — as we call him — continues to be wise beyond his years. Naturally a lot has happened in the past 12 months: from learning… Read more

  • 5 Things I Would Tell a Younger Me

    5 Things I Would Tell a Younger Me

    This summer I imagine that many young people will be entering the workforce and beginning their career for the first time.   It can be exciting and daunting all at the same time for many college grads.  As I look back at my time after college, I can say that I was no exception.  After… Read more

  • Thoughts on Leadership: My 5 Keys

    Thoughts on Leadership: My 5 Keys

    Throughout my career, I have been fortunate to have been in leadership roles that have not only stretched and challenged me but has given me insight about how to lead with intention. I can remember my first job in high school at a local supermarket where I worked part-time. I began pushing shopping carts but was… Read more

  • The Most Overlooked Quality in Leadership

    The Most Overlooked Quality in Leadership

    In many cases one of the keys to moving forward as a team or as an individual in an organization is the willingness to have empathy in everything we do. In other words, being able to embrace the perspective of others: customers, colleagues, vendors, partners, etc. Having this cognitive empathy is perhaps one of the… Read more

  • Launching a New Product in Japan? 6 Questions You Ought to Consider

    Launching a New Product in Japan? 6 Questions You Ought to Consider

    After living and working in Japan, I have been able to see what works and what does not when launching products or services in this market. For the international companies who have done well in Japan, I believe there are several reasons for their sustainable market success. The 6 factors described herein are based on… Read more