In this episode, Nozomi and Teresa discuss:

-          Psychological safety in workplace environments

-          Creating inclusive spaces for diverse backgrounds and thinking styles

-          Impact of impatience on individuals' ability to express themselves authentically

-          Importance of self-trust and affirming one's belongingness

-          Exploring boundaryless leadership and personal growth opportunities

Key Takeaways:

·         Importance of Psychological Safety: The significance of fostering psychological safety in workplace environments, where individuals feel safe to express themselves authentically without fear of judgment or reprisal.

·         Promoting Inclusivity: Creating inclusive spaces that embrace diverse backgrounds, thinking styles, and perspectives is essential for building a supportive and respectful organizational culture.

·         Embracing Diversity and Differences: Teresa highlights the need to embrace diversity not only in terms of race, gender, and age but also in terms of neurodiversity and diverse ways of thinking. Embracing these differences can lead to greater innovation, creativity, and collaboration.

·         Self-Inquiry and Reflection: Both Teresa and Nozomi discuss the importance of self-inquiry, reflection, and intentional living. They emphasize the value of questioning one's habitual tendencies, understanding the stories we tell ourselves, and making intentional choices aligned with our values and aspirations.

·         Conclusion: the importance of promoting psychological safety, fostering inclusivity, and nurturing self-trust and belonging in both personal and professional contexts. It encourages listeners to explore their own boundaryless leadership by embracing authenticity, creating safe spaces for diverse voices, and cultivating a sense of belonging in all aspects of life.

“Our past does not have to define who we are today and tomorrow, and having that choice, knowing that we have the freedom to choose as human beings is really empowering and a lot of responsibility too” – Nozomi Morgan

“I love the way you talk about steering. Cause it's not like a one direction, it's going to go in circles and ups and downs and all that all the fun and sometimes unpleasant feelings. But really going through that is where growth is” – Nozomi Morgan

“Because I think this is the problem. We're not patient with those who are different or think differently. We are impatient. So anything that smacks or gets in the way of productivity, we tend to bypass. So how do we create more intentional spaces for people of all different backgrounds, learning methodologies, age, race, gender, sexual orientation, and so on and so forth.” – Teresa Vozza

“But true growth does not happen in a how-to article.  It doesn't happen in three or four coaching sessions where we get you promotion ready, for example.  Deep transformative change is a result of growth. A steering inside of you.  It's a feeling that you want to go after.” – Teresa Vozza

About Teresa:

Teresa Vozza is an award-winning leadership expert, a keynote speaker, writer, and the former Chief Human Resources Officer for a Fortune 500 company. She is on a mission to help executive professionals eradicate burnout and transform their leadership. Teresa’s thought leadership can be found in many top 2% podcasts such as Wickedly Smart Women and Leaders of Transformation, along with leading magazines like Fast Company and Women of Influence. She is also a wife to Greg, and mother to two fabulous kids,

Connor, and Isabel.

Connect with Nozomi Morgan:

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

Book: In the works

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nozomimorgan    

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NozomiMorgan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nozomimorgan/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nozomimorgan/

In this episode, Nozomi and Karuna discuss:

• The Evolving Leadership Landscape
• The significance of empathy as a cornerstone in effective leadership practices
• The phenomenon of forced change in organizations and its impact on the middle management core
• Innovative Solutions: Nurturing the Middle Manager's Role

Key Takeaways:

• The Foundational Role of Empathy: Empathy is not just understanding others; it's an active choice to think, act, and feel like them. It is a fundamental leadership practice, deeply rooted in respect for diverse perspectives. Empathy becomes a cornerstone for effective leadership in a diverse, intercultural world.
• The Imperative of Humility and Continuous Learning: Humility is a critical trait for leaders, signaling a commitment to continuous learning and growth. Leadership in today's world demands constant adaptation, and humility allows for openness to new ideas. The synergy of humility and learning is vital for navigating the complexities of modern leadership.
• Insights into Addressing Challenges of Forced Change: Forced change, driven by digital transformation and external factors, presents a significant challenge. Middle management, often overlooked, plays a pivotal role in executing and driving organizational transformation. Solutions lie in empowering the middle management core as adaptive team leaders, fostering resilience in times of forced change.
• Conclusion: Embark on a reflective journey uncovering the bedrock of modern leadership. From embracing empathy to empowering the middle core, this episode offers valuable insights to inspire and navigate the ever-changing landscape of contemporary leadership.

"The middle core of an organization, often overlooked, holds the key to execution. Empowering them to become adaptive team leaders is critical for transformation." — Karuna Ramanathan

"Creating time for introspection is a powerful leadership tool. Leaders are born from the choices they make, and spending time with oneself is a journey of self-discovery." — Karuna Ramanathan

"Leadership in a diverse world requires constant learning. Humility is the bridge that connects us to others' perspectives, fostering a culture of respect." — Nozomi Morgan

"In the midst of unprecedented challenges, the practice of empathy is crucial. It's not just about understanding; it's about choosing to act and feel like the other person." — Nozomi Morgan

About Karuna Ramanathan: Karuna Ramanathan is a transformational leadership expert with nearly three decades of experience in supporting senior leaders and organizations through difficult transformations. He is a former naval warship captain who went on to lead and architect leadership transformation and systems-level change in the Center for Leadership Development. Karuna is currently the Principal Consultant for KR Konsulting, bringing with him deep experience gained from designing and facilitating more than 2500 sessions. He is a Marshall Goldsmith Global Certified Coach, Global Coach Group Certified Leadership Coach, and a trained Erikson Executive Coach.

Karuna is an expert in large system change programs, co-creation and collaboration techniques, organizational storytelling and narratives, and tacit knowledge elicitation/transfer methods. He has more than 2000 paid coaching hours with senior leaders and nearly 1000 pro-bono coaching hours, helping leaders grow. Karuna's book, "Navigating The Seas of Change," published in 2020, is a leadership primer for change leaders.

Karuna has been featured as “Top 10 Organisation Development Consultants 2023” by the Asia Business Outlook and nominated by the CEO Insights ASIA, a business magazine, as one of “Asian Leaders & Achievers-2023”. His expertise in growing leaders and building teams is available to help you become an internal and self-starting change agent—and start your journey to navigating through organizational transformation.

Connect with Karuna Ramanathan:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-karuna-ramanathan-885b52a/

Connect with Nozomi Morgan:

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

Book: In the works

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nozomimorgan   

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NozomiMorgan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nozomimorgan/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nozomimorgan/

In this episode, Nozomi discusses:

• The connection between everyone, no matter how near or far. 
• The power to choose and to choose how we lead. 
• Reflections of 2023 as energy and resources to create the 2024 you desire. 
• Reflection questions for each of the below Boundaryless Leadership Framework elements. 

The 6 Elements of the Boundaryless Leadership Framework: 

1. Kansha - Gratitude
2. Ikigai - Reason of Being
3. Kintsugi - Embracing Imperfection
4. Ichigo-ichie - Cherishing the moment
5. Kawa - Flow
6. Kaizen - Continuous Improvement

"You have that strength, that power, that gift to choose and to create something that you want and you desire. It is in you, and there is always a choice." —  Nozomi Morgan 

"You can make, you can create, you can design, you can achieve whatever you want, as long as you put one step forward. As long as you move forward." —  Nozomi Morgan

"As you’re moving forward, you’re always doing something better, because you learn from what you’ve done yesterday, and you do it differently. Differently doesn’t mean it is the ultimate solution, but you’re trying." —  Nozomi Morgan

Connect with Nozomi Morgan:

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

Book: In the works

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nozomimorgan   

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NozomiMorgan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nozomimorgan/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nozomimorgan/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Nozomi and Suyin discuss:

• Soul searching your career every decade. 
• Evolution of intellectual diversity. 
• The stories we tell ourselves and how it affects our jobs. 
• Leading and communicating with heart. 

Key Takeaways:

• Every decision we make is a tradeoff. If you know what is most important, you will understand what tradeoffs you are making. 
• Have a direction, but be open to opportunities you may not even know exist. 
• When change is happening, be aware of what you can and cannot control and know that it will work out. 
• Leadership is human development. The best leaders are the best humans. 

"It’s important to know what is important to you. What are your top values and priorities?" —  Suyin Copley 

"Attitude matters. It may not be what you thought, but there is always so much to be gained." —  Suyin Copley

"When you start with heart, the person knows if you respect them or not, no matter how hard the message is. It doesn’t change what has to be communicated, but at least you show respect and people know if you care or not." —  Suyin Copley

About Suyin Copley: Suyin Copley is the Head of HR for GE Edison Works. The GE Edison Works team of more than 3,000 talented engineers and employees is focused on the design, development, and management of next-generation combat engines and systems for military customers, working mostly in a classified environment within GE. Suyin has garnered a breadth of leadership and functional experience across multiple locations within GE Aerospace, GE Transportation, GE Healthcare, and GE Plastics during her 32-year career. As a resilient HR professional, she has a proven record of building strategic partnerships, improving team dynamics, developing talent, and driving culture change.

After spending a decade in Environmental Engineering, Suyin made a career change into HR based on her growing interest in organizational behavior. As an HR leader, she supported global P&Ls, manufacturing operations and global sites, and global functions such as digital technology and finance. Key challenges through which she managed include divestiture preparation, Hurricane Katrina recovery, FDA shutdown and remediation, leadership transitions, business transformations, and restructuring. 

Suyin has been passionate about GE’s Asian Pacific American Forum (APAF) since it began in 1999, serving as a GE APAF national co-leader between 2010 to 2013. During this time, she also helped launch the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) and served on the non-profit organization’s board. Today, she remains engaged with APAF and SASE as well as serving as a business champion for GE Aerospace Veteran’s Network.

Suyin holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University and is Six Sigma Black Belt certified. Her current professional passions include intellectual diversity and neuroscience. She is certified for Hogan assessments and Whole Brain® Thinking.

Connect with Suyin Copley:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suyin-copley-1252278/

If you’re interested in joining GE you can find opportunity at: https://jobs.gecareers.com/

Connect with Nozomi Morgan:

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

Book: In the works

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nozomimorgan   

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NozomiMorgan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nozomimorgan/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nozomimorgan/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Nozomi and Hélène discuss:

• Hélène’s international professional journey and what it means to her to be an intercultural leader. 
• Recruiting across countries and cultures. 
• Standing in your confidence and self-worth as a woman. 
• Asking for your worth, leaving judgment behind, and finding your freedom. 

Key Takeaways:

• As an American, if you’ve never traveled or worked in other countries, communication is often one of the biggest barriers (even when speaking the same language). 
• Active listening with no judgment or cultural filter is the key to intercultural leadership success. 
• A “no” is not the end. There will be “yeses” and open doors that you don’t see yet. Those “no” answers do not define your worth or value. 

"You can only ask for what you deserve if you know what you deserve." —  Hélène Courault Touré

"Be patient with yourself. It takes time; it's hard. I had a tendency to want to force things through and you shouldn't. They will happen when they happen." —  Hélène Courault Touré

"Start your own journey, and find your peace." —  Hélène Courault Touré

About Hélène Courault Touré: Born and raised in France, Hélène considers herself a citizen of the world having worked in different parts of the world: England, Australia, Cambodia, Togo, and USA. She started her career teaching French as a foreign language.

Hélène moved to Atlanta in 2005 to work for the French Consulate as a Linguistic Advisors support French teachers and teaching in the South East region. She then got her dream job as the Director of the Alliance Française, managing a cultural center and language school as well as building bridges between the American and Francophones cultures. At YER USA, Hélène strives to work as a trusted partner, helping companies build their brand in North America through an outstanding recruitment and selection process. She takes pride in being the face of your organization and conveying the incredible adventure candidates are about to embark on. Given her background and diverse experiences, she has built a deep understanding of cross-cultural competence which is a key success ingredient in today’s global economy.

Hélène enjoys playing tennis, cooking, and spending quality time with her loved ones.

Connect with Hélène Courault Touré:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenecouraulttoure/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helene.couraulttoure

Connect with Nozomi Morgan:

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

Book: In the works

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nozomimorgan   

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NozomiMorgan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nozomimorgan/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nozomimorgan/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

"Your career is what you are paid for, your purpose is what you are made for." —  Mohammed Farshori

In this episode, Nozomi and Mohammed discuss:

• What a side resume is and how it connects to your happiness. 
• Investing in your dream job with clarity. 
• The importance of belonging in diversity and inclusion. 
• Activism throughout the generations to support the future. 

Key Takeaways:

• There is no such thing as work-life balance - sometimes one will take over and be more pressing than the other. 
• The world needs allies who understand their privilege. We all have privilege when it comes to different things. 
• Women’s rights are not just women’s rights. The same goes for any group of people. Learning about and standing up for others around you is the right thing to do. 
• We all have biases. In order to really understand others, we have to recognize that and do the work to not allow them to influence us. 

"If you remember a few years back, we only talked about diversity, then slowly, we started talking about inclusion, then we started talking about equity. Now we're talking about justice and belonging. If you miss one of them, then you're not achieving anything." —  Mohammed Farshori

"The privilege comes when you stand up for others, you make sure that you're talking about them when they're not in the room, and you're standing up for them when they're not in the room." —  Mohammed Farshori

About Mohammed Farshori: Mohammed Farshori is a Global Community Engagement Leader (Corporate Social Responsibility) at AT&T, member of the NAMI Board of Directors and a member of NAMI North Texas. As a strategic global CSR and DEI leader, he is recognized for his passion for diversity, inclusion, and community engagement. He has successfully led award-winning business diversity groups at local and national levels, and his efforts have been instrumental in taking nonprofits in the U.S. to new heights.

He is the co-founder of the nonprofit Faith@Work. Mohammed also serves on the advisory board of the United Nations Foundation Girl Up campaign and the University of Texas Dallas’s Diversity Advisory board. He also supports the North Texas AAPI community in his current roles, as Trustee India Association of North Texas, Vice Chairman — Asian Chamber of Texas, and advisor Mahatma Gandhi Memorial of North Texas.

Mohammed is a recipient of the Dallas Business Journal’s Minority Business Leader award 2019, Immigrant Journey Award 2020, and the Asian Chamber of Texas’s Diversity Leader Award. In his day job, Mohammed is Director of Global Community Engagement at AT&T, responsible for managing, building, and expanding community and employee engagement efforts in Europe and Asia.

Born and raised in India, Mohammed is a graduate of Osmania University, Hyderabad India. He also completed an MBA Essentials Program from the London School of Economics. He currently lives in Plano, Texas, with his wife Amra Sayed, a speech-language pathologist, and their two children.

Connect with Mohammed Farshori:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfarshori/

Website: https://about.att.com/csr/home.html

Connect with Nozomi Morgan:

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

Book: In the works

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nozomimorgan   

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NozomiMorgan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nozomimorgan/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nozomimorgan/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Nozomi and Khánh discuss:

• What SASE is and the organization’s mission in diversity. 
• Creating a welcoming, safe culture. 
• Cultural heritage, and ingrained values. 

Key Takeaways:

• In looking at the number of Asians in STEM it seems high, but if you look at leadership levels, that number drastically decreases. 
• Peel back the layers of the tapes that play in your head and see if your inner, cultural habits are hurting your forward momentum in US business. 
• Words can be translated, but the meaning doesn’t always mean exactly the same depending on the context.

"The question for Asians is not about pipeline, but it's about representation in the leadership level." —  Khánh Vũ

"If I want to be seen as a leader, and my behavior that I'm projecting is not seen as a leader, to me, that's not being authentic. So that means it's on me to make sure that my message is coming across." —  Khánh Vũ 

About Khánh Vũ: Khánh and his family immigrated to the USA from Vietnam at the end of the Vietnam conflict. His family found their way to Colorado. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School, a Denver Public School.

Khánh graduated from the Colorado School of Mines with a degree in chemical engineering and 3 minors: McBride Honors Program in Public Affairs, Latin American Specialization, and Environmental Science.

His passion for helping young adults and fondness for Mines led him back to accepting the position as the fourth Director of the Multi-cultural Engineering Program (MEP). MEP has come full circle because Khánh was part of MEP's inception in 1989 as a student and was instrumental in the founding of the Asian Student Association in the early 90s, which later became PASES (Professional Asian Society of Engineers and Scientists), eventually merged with SASE. As the MEP Director, he helped over 1,000 students with their recruitment, retention, and professional development.

As a Society of Asian Scientists & Engineers (SASE) volunteer, Khánh helped plan the 2011 National Conference. Khánh joined SASE full-time as the CEO & Executive Director in late 2011. Khánh oversaw the doubling of the collegiate chapters and tripling its membership during his 1st-year tenure with SASE. SASE has become the largest professional Asian American Organization in the US by number of chapters, conference size, and organizational support. He looks forward to growing SASE to its full potential.

Khánh enjoys spending time with his wife, Uyển, and 4 children: Thiên n “JP”, Thiên Sơn “Vincent”, Thiên Hải “Dominic” & Thiên Hà “Teresa”. His hobbies include youth ministry, volleyball, and being a foodie.

Connect with Khánh Vũ:

Website: https://www.saseconnect.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vuqkhanh/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vu.q.khanh/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vuqkhanh/

SASE National Conference: https://conference.saseconnect.org/

Connect with Nozomi Morgan:

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

Book: In the works

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nozomimorgan   

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NozomiMorgan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nozomimorgan/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nozomimorgan/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

"It's okay to take risks and it's okay to fail.  If you're not failing, your goals probably aren't big enough." —  Rob Ohno

In this episode, Nozomi and Rob discuss:

• How Rob’s upbringing in Minnesota has impacted his professional life and desire to give back to the Asian community. 
• Having courage to pursue your dreams (and putting in the work to do so). 
• Lessons learned on the golf course. 

Key Takeaways:

• How we perceive other people’s perceptions of us is a personal experience for each individual, even those with similar backgrounds. 
• Who you know and building relationships can and will open up doors that you never knew were possible. 
• Taking action is not easy. But if it is something you want to do, take that action and doors will open. 

"When you're in an environment, and someone is new, try to go out of your way to welcome them." —  Rob Ohno

"If you're not taking those risks, if you're not moving forward, if you're not feeling challenged, or feeling scared, you're not really learning anything new." —  Nozomi Morgan 

About Rob Ohno: 

Rob Ohno is currently Senior Vice President, Head of International Tours, and a member of the PGA TOUR’s Executive Leadership Team. He is responsible for all aspects of the PGA TOUR’s International Tours in Latin America, Canada, and Asia.  He joined the TOUR in 1999 and spent much of his career in the sponsorship area.  Prior to the TOUR, Rob worked at American Golf Corporation in a sales/marketing management capacity. Before American Golf, he worked in brand management roles at General Mills.  He worked in consulting at Cambridge Associates prior to attending graduate school.

Rob graduated from Harvard University with a B.A. and received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He played professional ice hockey in Germany for one year after college.  He currently lives in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL with his wife (Pam) and has two sons.  Rob serves on the boards of the American Junior Golf Association and Vicar’s Landing (a senior living community).

Connect with Rob Ohno:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-ohno-17984/

Connect with Nozomi Morgan:

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

Book: In the works

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nozomimorgan   

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NozomiMorgan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nozomimorgan/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nozomimorgan/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

"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. 
• Important skills to be a great, diversity leader. 

Key Takeaways:

• 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. 

"Be proactive, become a change leader, and lead happy." —  Hiromi Tsuboi 

"Constantly ask questions. Ultimately, the answers have to come from within." —  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/    

Book: In the works

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nozomimorgan   

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NozomiMorgan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nozomimorgan/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nozomimorgan/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

In this episode, Nozomi and Trevor discuss:

• Being intentional about where you are and what you are doing in your leadership. 
• Leading in a way that is good for people and good for business. 
• Being honest, intentional, and connecting with yourself and your values. 

Key Takeaways:

• Telling stories makes the world less confusing for everyone. 
• When you learn to travel and take the time to learn about other cultures, you will start to understand the richness, beauty, and diversity of humanity. 
• Engage in stories that are different from your own. In that crucible, you will begin to understand what you do value and where you’ve created boundaries you didn’t know existed. 

"A lot of times we don't engage with each other enough. Embrace that as an opportunity rather than fear it as a threat." —  Trevor Williams

"I felt that reporting on business would be kind of dry and dull, but I really have embraced it as a way to look at the world with an anthropological view on how people make their living  - it is an essential part about being human, how you survive." —  Trevor Williams

About Trevor Williams: A versatile digital journalist, Trevor Williams has spent more than a decade writing on international business and trade for Global Atlanta, an online news service covering Atlanta’s intersection with the global economy. In addition to local reporting that helped the company win the 2014 President’s E Award for Export Service from the U.S. Commerce Department, he has undertaken journalism trips to 30+ countries on five continents, uncovering stories that reveal both the perils and promise of globalization. His interviewees span the socioeconomic spectrum — from top executives and heads of state to workers and villagers in frontier markets. Trevor focuses intently on Asia and also has written extensively on foreign direct investment, trade and exports, Georgia’s ties with China, and Atlanta’s emergence as a payments hub, among other topics. Trevor graduated from the University of Georgia with dual bachelor’s degrees in Magazine Journalism and Religion, as well as a minor in Chinese Language and Literature. He is a proud husband and father of two young sons, as well as the editor of "Making Men: Five Steps to Growing Up,” a book outlining five steps that fathers can use to grow their sons into manhood. His freelance work has appeared in China Daily, Site Selection magazine (online), Nuernberger Zeitung, InSite magazine, Breakaway magazine, Brio, Boundless.org, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, AramcoWorld, and China Business Review.

Connect with Trevor Williams:

Website: https://www.globalatlanta.com/

Author Page: https://www.globalatlanta.com/author/twilliams/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtkwilliams/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jtrevorwilliams & https://twitter.com/GlobalAtlanta

Episode Reference: 

• Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown: https://www.amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Greg-McKeown/dp/0804137382

Connect with Nozomi Morgan:

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

Book: In the works

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: https://twitter.com/nozomimorgan   

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NozomiMorgan

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nozomimorgan/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/nozomimorgan/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Chelsea Taylor-Sturkie

Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.