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Wow! It’s December already! This month is known as Shiwasu in Japanese (師走)—when even monks are said to be running because it’s sooooooo busy! That makes this the perfect time to reflect on one of my favorite topics—less effort and more impact:how to...
Have you ever been called a “leader” or a “manager”—and wondered what that really means? Understanding the difference can completely shift how you work, how you relate to others, and how you grow. Some years ago, a Japanese man said to me: “You’re a great...
Have you been using ChatGPT lately? There’s a lot of talk these days about finding the best prompts to get great answers.But did you know prompts can work wonders for humans too?A Sasuga! Tips For You reader wrote to me the other day:“I've been journaling...
Last week, I had the privilege of leading a 1-day workshop for female leaders at a stunning offsite in Hokkaido—Niki Hills Winery (highly recommend a visit!).The day before, I was treated to a winery tour and tasting. But the most memorable part? Seeing...
Have you ever given a presentation that didn’t go as planned? Maybe you had problems with the slides, your mind went blank, or something else threw you off? If so, you’re not alone. Even experienced speakers face challenges—and I certainly did during my...
For the first time in 13 years, I’ve decided not to work with a coach. It feels a little strange after so many years of working with amazing coaches around the world. I remember my first coaching experience in my corporate days - a delicious 30 minutes...
December in Japan is famously called Shiwasu (師走)—the month when even the monks are said to be running! If you’re feeling the rush right now, let me help you hit pause. I’ve compiled 3 free Sasuga! resources to give you a moment of clarity, energy, and...
Have you ever had an ice bath?I took the plunge on a recent family holiday to Thailand.This is something I thought I’d never do. I thought people who did it were mad. Even though I’d heard the benefits of improved circulation and sleep, reduced inflammation and...
Have you heard of dokusho no aki (“autumn reading”)? If you grew up in Japan, you may remember this from your school days.This Japanese concept is said to come from a Chinese poem written in the Tang dynasty that Natsume Soseki referenced in his novel Sanshiro in...
My stomach tightened. In our online meeting, Team Sasuga! had just encouraged me to go laptopless for 11 days! 😱 And then I realized that this was a GREAT opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and learn something new. At least I would have my notebook and phone…...
Wow, I just published edition 444 of my newsletter, Sasuga! Tips For You. That represents a LOT of tips since I started the newsletter in 2015! Apparently, the number 444 represents “clarity and decisiveness.” And after going in circles thinking about the best topic...
Perhaps the worst and best advice I’ve received so far in my 3-decade career in Japan.WORST ADVICE: Underpromise and overdeliverI received this advice from a senior colleague in my early days at McKinsey Japan. “Brilliant!” I thought.What a great way to delight my...