Japan as Only 1

This marks my 11 year after coming back from the United States, and 8 years being as an CEO. Over these years, I have experienced many things and encountered various challenges. The environment has changed significantly, and so has the team. Some members have become executives within a few years of joining, and many senior members have been replaced. But I believe I am the one who has grown the most during this time as CEO. If I had known from the beginning, I would have avoided unnecessary expenses and focused on defensive management. However, now my approach is aggressive. Even if it means spending money, I aim for greater rewards. I have gradually learned to discern when to be conservative and when to be aggressive. I have also started setting ambitious goals aimed at significant breakthroughs, rather than just incremental improvements. These are things I could not have done in the past. Even as a CEO, I am still an eight-year-old elementary school student in my journey. I need to c...

I was on vacation with my family in Guam until yesterday. Thanks to the trip, I now have a nice tan! 😊 The main purpose was to give my children the opportunity to experience the world. I was finally able to take them abroad for the first time. During the trip, I was able to meet with our distributors in Guam and Saipan. Even though it's abroad, there's a significant difference between being able to meet face-to-face and not.  That said, this trip was 99% for leisure. My days were mostly spent at the pool, but I was pleased to see my children engaging with the staff, participating in English activities, and having their questions understood by the staff without any issues. It was a confirmation that the English taught at EIS is indeed useful globally, which made me very happy. During my vacation,  thanks to Microsoft Teams and the team's structure, which ensures that work doesn't stop without the CEO, meetings and operations continued smoothly. I am truly grateful to ev...