What will you leave behind? Compassion-driven Leadership Seminar by GLOBIS

Last week I joined an online seminar by GLOBIS University - Graduate School of Management on Compassion-driven Leadership. It was a powerful reminder of what is really important in life.

When I studied at GLOBIS 10 years ago I had Tad Wakasugi (the main speaker in the seminar) as a teacher, and I vaguely remember some of what he taught back then but when he mentioned Ina Foods and the 100-year calendar I felt like I was suddenly back in the classroom as this is one of the cases we studied!

The main idea of using the 100-Year Calendar, displayed prominently in every room, is to make employees think about the impermanence of life (as their death date will be on it), and in so doing encourage them to reflect on their time on this earth and the legacy they wish to leave behind.

If you're curious about Ina Foods' unique managerial philosophy, known as “tree-ring management,” I highly recommend reading the article linked below or exploring the case study at GLOBIS!

The main thing I took away from the seminar is the knowledge that although I’m on the right path with my new business which is linked to my kokorozashi (life ambition) of helping connect Japan and the world, I haven’t really thought about my legacy. Time for some deep thinking.

Have you thought about your legacy? Care to share?

https://www.japan.go.jp/tomodachi/2018/winter2018/the_small_giant_tree-ring_management.html