Japan Inc. is changing the way it assesses leadership

Top candidates should be able to inspire collective action for positive impact

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To find new corporate leaders in Japan, it is important to look for those who inspire collective action by connecting shared goals. (Photo by Nanami Sato)

Jody Ono is a specially appointed professor at Hitotsubashi University Business School in Tokyo where she runs leadership development programs. She is also a senior adviser on Japan to strategic intelligence firm G3. Ken Suzuki is a partner with executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles in Tokyo and heads its leadership consulting practice in Japan.

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