Kyocera founder Kazuo Inamori parlayed insecurities into success

Early setbacks shaped renowned executive's approach to business -- and life

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Kazuo Inamori served as chairman of Japan Airlines, leading a revival of the carrier after its 2010 bankruptcy filing. (Photo by Konosuke Urata)

KAZUO MORI, former Nikkei senior staff writer

TOKYO -- Despite being one of Japan's most effective business leaders, first as the founder of Kyocera and KDDI, then as chairman of Japan Airlines during its turnaround, the late Kazuo Inamori was always a humble man.

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