Welcome to Innovation Blueprint episode 22! This week Haresh chats with founder and chief officer of Ikigai Labs, Mr. Sam Ushio!
“As the world's first Chief Ikigai Officer, I create purpose-driven ecosystems that unlock growth, development, and societal value.”
“Ikigai is a Japanese concept interpreted as "your reason for being" and scientifically linked to longevity, creativity, productivity, and joy. The combination of 10,000+ hours of ikigai experience and nearly two decades in global asset management delivers a foundation of insight and
application that effectively improves outcomes for all stakeholders, including the shareholder.”
Sam also participates as a Council Leader of the US-Japan Council and Advisory Board member of the Clifton Strengths Institute at the University of Nebraska, providing networks of expertise that fuel the
evolution of the ikigai methodology for purpose-driven people around the world.
Haresh recounts how emotional intelligence, curiosity and the entrepreneurial spirit have shaped his own path in ways that are universal; skills and habits translating to success across all domains. Haresh believes empathy is key to motivation and being able to find and connect with that empathy in any field is essential.
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