Boundaryless Leadership

In this episode, Nozomi and Trevor discuss: Being the type of leader that you wanted when you were on the team.  Leading in a way that is good for people and good for business.  Taking leadership and DEI further than the Golden Rule.  Being honest, intentional, and connecting with yourself and your values.    Key Takeaways: Different leadership styles are important - it can depend on the team, the...

In this episode, Nozomi and Phil discuss: Innovation as a cultural effort.  Becoming resilient as an organization.  Risk adjusting.  The artificiality of boundaries and living in a global world.    Key Takeaways: The career path to being a Chief Innovation Officer is non-linear. Follow your path, follow the innovation, and discover your journey along the way.  Long-term career maps are an antiquat...

"Your career is what you are paid for, your purpose is what you are made for." —  Mohammed Farshori In this episode, Nozomi and Mohammed discuss: What a side resume is and how it connects to your happiness.  Investing in your dream job with clarity.  The importance of belonging in diversity and inclusion.  Activism throughout the generations to support the future.    Key Takeaways: There is no suc...

"There's a different flavor that comes through in your leadership when you lead through the love of getting that thing done that matters to you, then if you are motivated by that love of power or love of money." —  Mari Kuraishi In this episode, Nozomi and Mari discuss: Opportunistic career planning.  Having faith in yourself and being willing to try something new.  Leading through service versus...

  "Every different ethnic group, including Caucasians, code switch depending on which group you're in. We all do it, and it's not good or bad. It's just knowing when and how to use it." —  Khánh Vu In this episode, Nozomi and Khánh discuss: What SASE is and the organization’s mission in diversity.  Creating a welcoming, safe, family culture.  Code-switching, cultural heritage, and ingrained values...

"We advance in our ability to deal with complexity through cooperation." —  Jon Berghoff   In this episode, Nozomi and Jon discuss: Having a symphony of strengths in your organization and team.  Unlocking collective expertise.  Psychological safety and equal contribution.  What invites a human system to be at its best.    Key Takeaways: Being a leader does not mean having all the answers, it is ab...

"Appreciative inquiry is about creating a positive and preferred vision of the future." —  Ray East In this episode, Nozomi and Ray discuss: What appreciative inquiry is. Asking the right questions for powerful conversation.  Changing how you look at solving problems.  Each meeting as an individual moment in time, space, and presence.    Key Takeaways: By the act of positively inquiring, you chang...

"The absence of something good, like camaraderie and friendships, can be just as detrimental as the presence of something bad." —  Ray East In this episode, Nozomi and Ray discuss: Being on the right team.  Getting to know yourself to find your purpose.  Moving towards mindedness and creativity.  Being proactive, creative, and a leader.   Key Takeaways: Children are the best recorders, but the wor...

"The secret sauce is just being able to jump in and try to solve any problem to the extent you can." —  Jon Tanklage In this episode, Nozomi and Jon discuss: The intersection of Jon’s family business and Marukan’s family business. Being an American in a traditional Japanese company. Psychological safety for high performance in your team. Keeping clear, open lines of communication throughout your t...

"It's okay to take risks and it's okay to fail.  If you're not failing, your goals probably aren't big enough." —  Rob Ohno   In this episode, Nozomi and Rob discuss: How Rob’s upbringing in Minnesota has impacted his professional life and desire to give back to the Asian community. Having the courage to pursue your dreams (and putting in the work to do so). Lessons learned on the golf course. Bei...

"Talking to people, hearing their story, giving them the space to do so reminds me so much of what being a good ally or advocate is all about. It is probably one of the biggest DNI principles that is out there today." —  Allen Chen   In this episode, Nozomi and Allen discuss: Following your heart in your profession.  Making space for D&I.  Finding the seed deep inside each of us.  The importance o...

"As humans, we're storytellers. Tell your story, but in a way that is helping make our world just a bit better, even if it's just one small thing today." — Bill Strang   In this episode, Nozomi and Bill discuss: The evolution of manufacturing and its strengthened position around the world.  Taking care of the people who work with and around you.  Adapting to the changing world and changing technol...

"The ability to understand different cultures, to appreciate different cultures, and then to decipher when I don't understand other cultures, to ask the questions, but always to be mindful and respectful of that, I think has really enabled me to be a leader with a global mindset." —  Masami Tyson    In this episode, Nozomi and Masami discuss: Masami’s leadership journey and how her diverse career...

“What has always been a challenge is that we have to remember how to learn. And then we also have to learn how to forget.” – Chris Beaumont   In this episode, Nozomi and Chris discuss: Understanding and embracing cultures.  The difference between interesting and important.  Properly utilizing design thinking.  Realizing what can be and not just what is.  The common sense of leadership.    Key Take...

“The world doesn't need another Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk. We need who you are going to be as an individual.” — Catherine Lee   In this episode, Nozomi, Catherine, and Lauren discuss: The need for greater conversation about women’s health, including periods and health concerns related to periods.  The creation of Semaine Health and its mission.  The changing conversation and stigmas around women’s h...

In this episode, Nozomi and Maki discuss: Working hard, showing the skills, communicating well, and demonstrating leadership.  Western versus Eastern leadership.  How boundaries and borders are different and how it affects leadership.  What is most important for leading in a diverse, multicultural world.    Key Takeaways: You cannot fake your way to authenticity.  The environment around you is imp...

"Only the people who can change themselves can change an organization." —  Hiromi Tsuboi In this episode, Nozomi and Hiromi discuss: Hiromi’s professional journey and how it broke boundaries.  The biggest challenges for Japanese women working in Japan.  Differences between Japanese women and women in the US in the corporate world.  Important skills to be a great, diversity leader.    Key Takeaways...

In this episode, Nozomi and Jessica discuss: The history of YKK and how it has become a worldwide success.  Taking risks at the crossroads of your life.  Networking and connecting with those in your community.  Making changes now to be the change you want to see regarding issues you’re passionate about.    Key Takeaways: As industries change, it is important to see how you can pivot and continue t...

In this episode, Nozomi discusses: What it means to be a boundaryless leader.  The flexibility of a boundary. The 9 dimensions of boundaries.  The impact of being a boundaryless leader.   Key Takeaways: Boundaries are more than just borders.  Boundaries are something that is not set in stone with a physical line - it is something that we choose.  Being a boundaryless leader means moving forward wi...

Multinational companies are often navigating boundaries such as geographical, intercultural, gender, race, age, religion, values, departmental or business unit boundaries and many more. In today's ever changing world, we, as leaders, need to work beyond these boundaries and navigate through them. Ultimately, we get to increase the intercultural collaboration so that they can work beyond those boun...