Think hiring executives in Japan is about networking and luck? Think again.

🎙️In this special episode of Executive Search in Japan, we’re unlocking 77 powerful lessons from The FocusCore Podcast, led by veteran headhunter Dr. David Sweet. Whether you're a recruiter, HR leader, or international CEO navigating Japan’s leadership battlefield—you’ll discover why the real edge lies in cultural fluency, not resumes.

Tune in to explore:

• Cutting-edge hiring tactics like Topgrading and how Japanese companies are blending rigor with sensitivity.
• Why “read the air” is not just poetic—it’s essential for spotting informal power and consensus pathways.
• How wellness, work-life integration, and diversity agendas are quietly transforming executive expectations.
• Real-world stories of recruitment misfires—and breakthroughs—when human judgment meets local nuance.

Ready to go beyond the playbook and truly elevate how you hire in Japan? This episode is your executive compass.