Leadership

My Mentor, My Model, My Leadership Hero

Glenn Furuya — Mon, 2012-04-30 13:00

Decades ago, my boss at KTA Superstores, Tony Taniguchi, gave me an assignment that changed my life.  He asked me to develop an in-house leadership program to upgrade the knowledge

Undercover Boss

Glenn Furuya — Wed, 2012-04-11 22:07

On a recent Saturday afternoon, I decided to go surfing. Channel surfing, that is, the kind you do on your couch with a remote control in-hand.

Have you taken the LEAP?

Glenn Furuya — Wed, 2012-02-29 10:45

2012 is “Leap Year,” blessing us with an extra day, February 29th.

Best Super Bowl Commercial!

Glenn Furuya — Mon, 2012-02-06 11:28

And the winner is...

Futless!

Glenn Furuya — Wed, 2011-12-21 15:24

Honolulu Star-Advertiser columnist Dave Shapiro recently wrote one of the funniest pieces I’ve ever read!  It was entitled, “ ‘Futless’ stands alone, unmatched by any word.” 

I Couldn't Have Done It Without You!

Glenn Furuya — Wed, 2011-11-30 00:06

Thank you very much for your amazing response to my first book, “PST!” 

A Man Can't Read His Tombstone When He's Dead

Glenn Furuya — Fri, 2011-11-11 11:02

Earlier this month, Debbie, my brother Nathan, and I took my father to Washington, D.C. to participate in the presentation of the Congressional Gold Medal to the United States Army’s 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service. 

Leadership Lessons from Moneyball

Glenn Furuya — Wed, 2011-10-19 00:33

I recently went to see Brad Pitt's new movie, Moneyball, which is filled with many thought-provoking leadership lessons.  I highly recommend you go to see it!

A Man is Not Great if He Thinks He Is

Glenn Furuya — Fri, 2011-08-26 20:33

In Japan, the quality of a field of rice is often determined by how low the stalks bend to the ground.  I find this to be a perfect metaphor for one of the most defining charactistics of a real leader....

Leadership Lessons on the Fourth of July

Glenn Furuya — Mon, 2011-07-04 02:00

As we celebrate our nation’s independence with picnics, parades, and fireworks, let us not forget the leadership that forged this great country. Our founding fathers pursued an honorable cause, acted with passionate conviction, and led with undying courage.  In their words: