← Blog 1 Year LB – Networking in Japan : Theory Vs Reality First contact in Japan ? “Always bow. Wait for introductions. Never make the first move”. That’s what YouTube and the books tell you…. But here’s the truth: 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠. After 2+ years here, we’ve …
← Blog The boss is always right… except when he’s wrong In higher power cultures subordinates are less likely to question their superiors. 🌏✈️ In 2010, Korean Air made a bold move by mandating English as the official language for all cockpit and cabin communications. One of the key reasons …
← Blog Failure or Fuel : the key to transforming Japan’s entrepreneurial mindset How do you consider failure ? My first company ended after one year with a big check and … a burn-out My second company came to a natural halt with the birth of the 3rd one My …
← Blog 🚨 Let’s Talk Power Harassment : A Call for Change “A severe approach is necessary, as some people do not change their behavior”, Yasu Higuchi, CEO of Panasonic Connect Last February, Panasonic Connect Japan grabbed headlines by promptly demoting an employee found guilty of sexual harassment. As …
← Blog Please customers until it destroy your operations ? EPISODE #37 : Thursday videos Please customers until it destroy your staff.. and your operations ? When your staff experience customer harassment, the right question is not whether or not you need training. The right question is how are you …
← Blog You think Nemawashi exists only in Japan ? Think again Do you think that consensus building is just a Japanese thing? Where Western bosses decide everything or argue a lot in meetings ? (read a Linkedin article written by a Japanese consultant). Let’s look at it in a …
← Blog Women at Work : We get the Behaviours we tolerate With International women’s day approaching, you will start to see a bunch of heart gestures, trendy hashtags and cheesy slogans 👩❤️💋👨. 💪 As a mixed-blood woman, entrepreneur and mother of 2 daughters, I don’t recognize myself in this …
← Blog 4 reasons why the new digital nomad visa is not worth it ! Japan’s government believes it will be a driver of innovation and a source of energy for the country’s rapidly aging workforce. Really ? Think again. This new digital nomad visa will allow foreigners to stay …
← Blog Conference 25 Sept 24 @Temple University This event is organized by the Institute of Contemporary Asian Studies (ICAS)Efficient strategies to work in an international workplace (Hybrid) Speakers: Sandrine Monette-Hubert (Co-founder of Lemon-Boost) Marie-Solange Vottero (Co-founder of Lemon-Boost) Moderator: Evelyn Farlov, ICAS Coordinator Overview In today’s globalised business environment, mastering effective …
← Blog Webinar #5 : Out of Sight, Out of Mind ? Discover how to maintain and develop your professional contacts abroad during our next free webinar. Don’t let the distance hinder your career. Sign up now! 🌏💼🎯 📅 Date: May 28, 2024 (Tuesday) ⌚ Time: 5 – 6 PM …