3 Principles for the New Age of Work-Life Integration

What will the post-coronavirus Age of Work-Life Integration mean for women, parents, and the careers of our dreams?

From Tokyo IT Guy to Niigata Townie: A Story of Entrepreneurial Impact in the Country

Is entrepreneurship in rural areas still a feasible business model? If your goals include collaboration and social impact, absolutely.

For Fun, Community, and Music: The Mission of the GLOBIS Music Circle

Future business leaders must look beyond hard numbers and statistics to the power of creativity and community.

From the Ground Up: The Story of a Starbucks CEO Bringing His Personal Mission to Life

…can see how it came to be. Yoshito Hori, founder and president of GLOBIS, says “Finding your personal mission unleashes tremendous resources of energy.” Based on this philosophy, every GLOBIS…

This Is Marketing: Seth Godin’s Best Seller Teaches Us How to See and Be Seen

Seth Godin’s best-selling book This Is Marketing presents a new way to approach marketing for a future of transformation.

The Art of the 7-Minute Shinkansen Clean: 3 Secrets to Japanese Innovation

Japan’s famous bullet trains are a model of innovation in speed, technology, and…cleaning?

What Is the Right Amount of Improvisation?

Improvisation is a key element of innovation and (even more importantly) leading a satisfying life in a changing age.

Is Japan’s New Era Name a Reflection of the Country’s Personal Mission?

…This element of personal commitment wins out in kokorozashi, then, over the consensus nature of gengo. Pursuing Aspirations Kokorozashi translates to English as “a personal mission.” The first criterion for…

The Path of Your Personal Mission

A kokorozashi is not just a life goal, but an ongoing personal mission that opens the mind and helps bring possibilities into focus. Developing one can be challenging, but even…

A Shrine, a Flea Market, and Kokorozashi Reflection

Gil Chavez breaks down the purpose of a popular annual field trip he takes with GLOBIS MBA students and how it applies to self reflection.