Japan as Only 1

 I believe that telling someone something difficult or harsh is an act of kindness. Of course, insulting people, trying to assert dominance, or pointing out minor mistakes is not about being strict—it's just harassment. However, being strict with someone means that you have high expectations for them and are maintaining a high standard for them. If I ever felt like saying, "I've had enough," I wouldn't feel the need to say anything, but I speak up because I want the person to change, to grow, and to take on greater opportunities and responsibilities. I think one of the issues in society today is that there are fewer adults who can be kind by being strict—who can engage with others in a way that balances autonomy with the need to address difficult truths. Again, the strictness I’m talking about here is about telling someone what they need to hear for their own sake, not engaging in aggressive communication. Is it really a problem if someone leaves the company becau...

 The Obon holidays have come to an end in Japan.  This year, the Paris Olympics took place from the end of July. Due to the time difference, I wasn’t able to watch many of the medal-winning moments live, but I was thrilled to see athletes who have dedicated their lives to their sports compete at such a high level. I eagerly followed the qualifiers and results. However, the news also seemed to be filled with a lot of negative topics. Issues related to the event's facilities, such as the lack of meat in the athletes' village meals, or the absence of air conditioning in the rooms, were highlighted. There were also challenges related to event management, like competitions being postponed due to the water quality of the Seine River. Additionally, there were controversies over judging decisions, complaints about perceived unfairness, and even insults directed at both losers and, at times, winners. Personally, I believe that having air conditioning is important, and top athletes woul...

When making decisions, I always try to stick to basic principles and what seems right. However, as time goes by, my understanding of these principles can change, and different departments might see things differently too. The main problem is that I can’t always share these standards with everyone. While I hold onto these standards, I often have to say, "This is not acceptable" when something doesn't align. With many departments and changing leaders, I need to explain these standards over and over, and sometimes they don’t get communicated fully. That’s why having written guidelines is so important. It could be more detailed than the ”Company Way", like a booklet that explains how to think and decide in various situations. This shouldn't just come from me but should be created and shared within each department and team. If we share these work standards in advance, it would make everyone's job easier and save time on adjustments and corrections. Does anyone hav...