Hiromi Tsuboi: The Courage to Change

Description

"Only the people who can change themselves can change an organization." — Hiromi Tsuboi

In this episode, Nozomi and Hiromi discuss:

Hiromi’s professional journey and how it broke boundaries.
The biggest challenges for Japanese women working in Japan.
Differences between Japanese women and women in the US in the corporate world.
Important skills to be a great, diversity leader.

Key Takeaways:

Diversity looks different throughout the world. In the US, the population is more diverse and diversity is more practical. In Japan, the population is less diverse and in concept diversity is great, but it is less common in practice.
Don’t let people box you into a stereotype. All people, regardless of gender, have the opportunity to realize their full potential.
There are no perfect role models. Learn the good and bad lessons from various leaders, books, and other resources.
Look at what is possible and you will be able to solve bigger problems than you ever realized.

"In order for women in Japan to move up, men, or the current managers and executives, need to understand different opinions and value different opinions and diversity." — Hiromi Tsuboi

"Understanding the true meaning of diversity, equity, and inclusion is not like learning languages, where you can just learn the word, you actually have to understand the history behind it." — Nozomi Morgan

About Hiromi Tsuboi:

• More than 25 years of experience in managing business developing, sales & marketing, and business planning in multiple industry segments, including chemicals, healthcare, Li-battery, and semiconductors.

• Promoted to Director of Business Development in the Electronics and Healthcare Department in January 2017. Her responsibilities included managing a sales and marketing team, finding and developing new business and customers in optical lens materials and functional films, technology scouting, with a focus on sustainable technology and ICT, and providing the interface between Mitsui Chemicals headquarters and customers/partners in the US, including executive levels.

• During her 4 years with the business planning section in the Li-ion battery division of Sony Corporation, she managed new product introductions, product life cycles, and cross-functional groups, driving continuous improvements in all business aspects for both B2B and B2C.

• 15 years of experience in sales & marketing for semiconductor equipment products and service. Oversaw $260M markets and constantly developed new accounts, leading to three major supplier/DNP awards.

• Team management experience both in Japan and the US.

• Fluent in Japanese (verbal and written) and English.

Connect with Hiromi Tsuboi:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiromi-tsuboi-09785422/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hiromi2boi

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiromi.tsuboi

References:

Book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life." - Steve Jobs

"Control your destiny or someone else will." - Jack Welch

Connect with Nozomi Morgan:

Website: https://www.michikimorgan.com/