Leadership

Leaders Are Like Cars!

Glenn Furuya — Sun, 2013-05-05 21:28

This month, I’m featuring a unique video that I created to help review some leadership essentials. I invite you to view and share this lesson with others.

Our Little Book Makes It Big!

Glenn Furuya — Wed, 2013-03-20 07:00

From the time I started Leadership Works in 1982, it was a dream of mine to write and publish a book. Over the next almost 30 years, I mentally wrote the book, identifying and collecting my 50 most powerful leadership lessons.

Good Leaders are Needed to Steer Companies to Success

Glenn Furuya — Thu, 2013-02-07 15:52

In December, I was honored to be interviewed for the Honolulu Star Advertiser's Akamai Money section, which seeks to answer questions about business in Hawaii.

How To Make 2013 A Lucky Year!

Glenn Furuya — Mon, 2012-12-31 01:04

Many believe that the number 13 brings bad luck.  So, let’s look at 13 things we can do as leaders to “flip” 2013 into a very lucky year!

Leadership Lessons from Japan

Glenn Furuya — Fri, 2012-11-30 17:42

Deb and I just got back from a three and a half week trip to Guam, Saipan, and Japan. Most of the time was spent teaching, with occasional breaks for fun and time with friends. On the last leg of our trip, we spent nine days in Tokyo.

Japan is a fascinating country!  Everywhere we went, there were valuable lessons on leadership and service.  

Lesson #1

Leaders Say Thank You For...

Glenn Furuya — Thu, 2012-11-22 13:39

Happy Thanksgiving!

On this day dedicated to showing appreciation, leaders say thank you for:

Leadership Lessons from Saipan

Glenn Furuya — Thu, 2012-11-15 19:47

For the past ten days, Debbie and I have had the honor and privilege of instructing a one week leadership session on Saipan (CNMI) for the Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP).  

Thoughts on Turning 30

Glenn Furuya — Sat, 2012-09-29 06:00

This year I turned 30.  Meaning, this year marks the 30th anniversary of my training and consulting practice. It's been a fun, exciting and rewarding adventure.

Are You A Good Boss?

Glenn Furuya — Fri, 2012-09-21 07:00

The following is a list of attributes and behaviors that a good boss possess that was adapted from a 1931 letter from John Kellogg (Kellogg Company) to his son, John, Jr.

 

As you read through the list, check off those items you are doing and leave blank those that you need to work on:

 

__ Get plenty of sleep and recreation.

Lessons From My Father

Glenn Furuya — Tue, 2012-09-11 22:25

There is a Japanese saying that goes, “Okage sama de,” which translates into “I am what I am because of you.”