Greetings Leaders!

Growing up in Hawaii and being half Japanese (Hapa to those local to Hawaii), I was influenced a lot by Japanese culture. I often went to the .25 cent movies with my dad and we would watch Samurai movies such as Musashi Miyomoto or Zatoichi, The Blind Swordsman.

In the picture below (created by Steve Higgs), the Kanji character represents Samurai. Literally, Samurai means to guard or to watch. The Samurai lived by a code called Bushido which is represented by the Kanji under Samurai. Bushido can be summed up by the English words listed below it: Justice, Bravery, Benevolence, Politeness, Veracity, Honor and Loyalty. Read the rest of this entry »

Greetings Leaders!

As a leader, how do you maintain your edge? In Japan, in addition to practicing daily, the Samurai would ensure that his katana (sword) was honed to perfection and many a Samurai viewed the sword as an extension of his soul.

As a reflection of his soul, the katana was meticulously cared for. It was polished, oiled and cleaned regularly. If a Samurai could afford it, he would take his sword to a Swordsmith who was considered not only a polisher of swords, but a polisher of souls.

So, how seriously do you take your leadership development? In particular, what condition is your leadership soul in? What have you done lately to ensure that your tools are sharp and that your intentions and character are intact?

All the best!
All the time!
JT

Greetings Leaders!

When I trade stocks in the wee hours of the morning I often use different indicators and charts to help me make the best decision possible. Trading stocks is difficult and it helps to have different tools available to ensure I make a good trade. During a lull in the market, I began thinking about leadership and the different tools that I use on a day to day basis while wearing my project manager hat. Read the rest of this entry »

Greetings Leaders!

Many of you have never met me, nor I you. Yet… we are somehow connected by this crazy thing we call the internet. We are also linked perhaps by our mutual interests or circumstances. You came to this page because you need encouragement… a link… a connection. I often wish I had a magic wand to help deserving people like you in need. Yet, for those of you who watched Bruce Almighty, you might remember what happened when Jim Carrey granted everyone their wishes… total chaos. Read the rest of this entry »