– a conversation with Satomi and Josh Smith
Did you hear the news that the Japanese government will delay by up to 10 years the “womenomics” target to raise the percentage of women in leadership posts to 30 percent?
If you’re a woman who’s not yet in a leadership position, what’s stopping you?
If you’re a man, how can you support the women around you?
When Human Resources managers ask me about women’s leadership training, they often focus on skills.
In my view, skills is the easy part – learn, practice, and do.
The tricky part is the mindset.
The fact is that many women think that leadership means being in control of everything, being top-down, and being assertive or even aggressive. They think they have to sacrifice themselves and their families.
And many don’t want that.
Well, I was heartened to speak with entrepreneur, restaurateur, and “accidental leader” Satomi on Episode 84 of the Sasuga! Podcast. She’s a great example that successful leadership can actually be quiet and family oriented.
In this episode, you’ll also hear from Satomi and her husband Josh:
- How sometimes it’s easier to step out of your comfort zone when you don’t have the time or resources to question the situation
- The impact that positive encouragement can have on you and how the concept of praise (“homeru”) is lacking in Japanese society
- How what works in the UK doesn’t necessarily translate in the US
Enjoy!
Watch the full interview on YouTube
Connect with Satomi and Josh
Small Business Japan
Creativity Cultivated
Sato Restaurant Group
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