Barefoot Lunch

Cory McGowan is an American by birth who has made the mountains of Minakami, Japan his forever home with his family. He is a coach, husband, father, and a bear dancer. In this week's episode, FocusCore Podcast host, David Sweet chats with Cory about his coaching business, https://www.adventure-partner.net/ (Adventure Partner), which he launched in November 2020, and how Covid and past career trauma has led him to this new career path. If you have ever wondered about coaching and what it can do for you and for your career, you wouldn't be alone.  Cory shares his experience of being a coach, what it involves, and the benefits. They also discuss coaching benefits for organizations, why organizations shouldn't shy away from using coaching as a development opportunity, and how it can elevate not just people but organizations to reach their potential.  In this episode we discuss: The difference between training and coaching  How Corey transitioned from working in the corporate world to running his own business, Adventure Partners, and why he doesn't see himself as an entrepreneur  Why a coach also needs their own coach Taking the jump with his family from Japanese city life to the Japanese mountains and living in Minakami Community development in Minakami, setting up the Relocation Concierge Programme for Minakami and his vision to make a positive impact in his adopted town for his family  Japan's social issue of rural depopulation and how he contributes to addressing this problem Cory's first-hand experience of bear dancing, how it led him to discover bears are an endangered species in Japan, and how he is active in their conservation  The routines and rituals that keep him focussed and are non-negotiable for his well-being About Cory McGowan: Coach, Husband, Father, Bear Dancer. After decades of searching, Cory found his true home in the mountains of Japan. Professionally trained transformational coach and experienced adventurer. He uses both to support leaders and other humans around the world to express their fullest potential and co-create the lives they want for themselves.  He supports his hometown, Minakami, Gunma Prefecture as the first foreign relocation concierge and is actively creating a vision for community development with the hopes of being a leader in solving the problem of rural depopulation in Japan.  Connect with Cory McGowan: Website: https://www.adventure-partner.net/ (https://www.adventure-partner.net/)  IG: https://www.instagram.com/coryadventurepartner/?hl=en (https://www.instagram.com/coryadventurepartner/?hl=en)  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-mcgowan-328b2b5/?originalSubdomain=jp (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-mcgowan-328b2b5/?originalSubdomain=jp)  Links of things mentioned in this episode: http://en.kumamori.org/ (Kumamori) https://www.adventure-partner.net/minakami-support (Minakami Relocation Concierge ) Connect with David Sweet: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsweet/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidsweet/)  Twitter: https://twitter.com/focuscorejp (https://twitter.com/focuscorejp)  Facebook: :https://www.facebook.com/focuscoreasia (https://www.facebook.com/focuscoreasia) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focuscorejp/ (https://www.instagram.com/focuscorejp/)  Website: https://www.japan.focuscoregroup.com/ (https://www.japan.focuscoregroup.com/)  Doin' the Uptown Lowdown," used by permission of Christopher Davis-Shannon. To find out more, check out http://www.thetinman.co/ (www.thetinman.co). Support independent musicians and artists.

Hello and welcome to the FocusCore Podcast with your host David Sweet. In this episode, David speaks with Hideo Goto, Country General Manager of Henkel Beauty Care Japan and Korea. Hideo has a long career history in beauty and personal care spanning over 20+ years and has been in senior management roles at Henkel Beauty Care since 2017 where he has accelerated business growth by strengthening brand portfolios through innovation and building high-performing teams. By focusing on a strong organizational culture and innovation, Hideo has led Henkel to be a leader in the consumer and professional haircare industry in Japan.  In this episode we discuss: Hideo's career journey that has led him to Henkel Beauty Care The growth of Henkel, in particular, the haircare business in Japan and their path journey to becoming a powerhouse of hair Key challenges for growing Henkel and how to sustain growth over the next 10 years Innovation including digital innovation and product innovation The company culture of Henkel and how it attracts employees and how Henkel's strong culture values differentiate them from their competitors How leveraging collaboration from within the business to create solutions is key Sustainability and how Henkel is adapting to reach the 2030 UN sustainability targets and the importance of sustainability embedded in a company's values to attract employee candidates The impact of Covid-19 on Henkel's beauty care business and how haircare is thriving due to the pandemic Hideo Goto Bio: Hideo Goto is Country General Manager of Henkel Beauty Care Japan and Korea, a position he was promoted to in 2021 having joined Henkel Beauty Care in 2017 as GM of the Professional Division. In 2019, Hideo was promoted as Country GM of Henkel Beauty Care Japan and led both the professional and consumer businesses. In 2020, he successfully turned around consumer business and, in 2021, accelerated the growth and achieved the historically highest market share.  Hideo has more than 20 years of experience in health and beauty industry, and a strong track record of driving results.  Prior to Henkel, he started his career at Johnson & Johnson in 1996 in sales and marketing.  In 2005, he joined L'Oreal and spent 11 years there, where he turned around several businesses and scaled the growth.  He held various leadership positions throughout his tenure including GM of Active Cosmetics Division in Japan, GM of Consumer Product Division in Taiwan, and GM of Professional Product Division in Japan.   Hideo earned an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management in the U.S. in 2003 and a BBA from Meiji University in 1996. Links of things mentioned in this episode: https://www.henkel.co.jp/careers (Henkel Japan Career Page) Connect with FocusCore: Website: https://www.japan.focuscoregroup.com/ (https://www.japan.focuscoregroup.com/)  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/focuscoreasia (https://www.facebook.com/focuscoreasia)  Twitter: https://twitter.com/focuscorejp (https://twitter.com/focuscorejp)  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focuscore/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/focuscore/)  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focuscorejp/ (https://www.instagram.com/focuscorejp/)  Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you download podcasts. Doin' the Uptown Lowdown," used by permission of Christopher Davis-Shannon. To find out more, check out http://www.thetinman.co/ (www.thetinman.co). Support independent musicians and artists.

“Playing dance music for the old at heart”, my latest Barefoot Lunch Podcast guest is Christopher Davis-Shannon.  We will get to hear firsthand why I think Christopher is such an outstanding musician as he plays a song. We'll also talk about  Christopher's favorite book and standard food regime  His fascinating background going from clarinet to bass, guitar, and ukulele, and then coming to singing much later in life. The business of music marketing and his newest side hustle, ukulele strings.  The exciting release of his newest album  I think you'll understand why I think Christopher is not only a distinguished musician, performer, and teacher. About Christopher: As a multi-Instrumentalist, songwriter, and educator, based in Philadelphia, Davis-Shannon maintains a steady tour schedule with his own music as well as a sideman for various acts. He brings to the stage not just the pure joy of music, but a vast knowledge of the history behind the songs that he holds close to his heart. His intricate instrumental work and plaintive vocals are infused with soulfulness which cannot be faked, and a respect for his predecessors which is rarely equaled. Links:  Website: https://www.thetinman.co/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cdavisshannon  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cdavisshannon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/banjoleletinman/  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6UluNSdIUTkvPzt4Yrw3dw  Twitter: ​​https://twitter.com/cdavisshannon 

Starting the New Year off right with the international bestselling author of  "Time Off: A Practical Guide to Building Your Rest Ethic and Finding Success Without the Stress."Max's  ideas have been featured in Fast Company, Financial Times, Thrive Global, Entrepreneur Magazine, and other publications. After receiving his PhD in Quantum Information Theory from Imperial College London and working as a postdoctoral research fellow at Tokyo University, Max got involved in several tech startups, focusing on the intersection of AI research and product design. He has been particularly interested in the applications of AI and deep learning to creativity, design, and music, and most recently started applying this knowledge to another passion we both share: optimizing human performance and wellbeing.This talented gentleman also composed the music for our lunch today, aptly named, Happily Ever After. https://maxfrenzel.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-frenzel-60597361/ https://www.instagram.com/mffrenzel/ https://www.yudemon.com 

Shift your BRILLIANCE….with Dr. Simon T. Bailey!An American speaker, author, life coach, and entrepreneur.  Bailey is the author of Shift Your Brilliance: Harness the Power of You, INC and Release Your Brilliance: The 4 Steps to Transforming Your Life and Revealing Your Genius to the World. Bailey was inducted into the National Speakers Association's CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame in 2015One book you recommend everyone should readWhen I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead: Useful Stories from a Persuasive Man, by  Jerry Weintraubhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7720207-when-i-stop-talking-you-ll-know-i-m-deadWhat's your favorite lunch?If you could invite anyone to lunch, living or dead, who would you invite. Inspired by Mother Theresa .You are brilliant! The story of your life:I was born in the ghetto of Buffalo, NY,“Nineteen years ago, I walked away from a job as Sales and New Business Development Director of the world-renowned Disney Institute based at Walt Disney World Resort (#Disney).* I had a guaranteed paycheck and benefits galore. I didn't want for anything and was on the fast track to a bright career future. In the midst of living my own version of the American dream, something was missing.”“Brilliant Living”! You are amazing in all that you do! Why are you passionate about what you do? How do you do it? What are some routines or resources that help you?“Simon Says:” What advice do you have for people who are trying to find their purpose?What brings you joy? You're my inspirational guru for marketing! I just wanted to tell you that :-) What do you wish you knew before starting your career?What's next for you? Where can listeners sign up for your course or purchase your product?http://www.simontbailey.com/https://www.facebook.com/BrilliantSimonThttps://twitter.com/simontbaileyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/simontbailey/Music on this episode is The Sheik of Araby performed by Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra. Thomas Dorsey Jr. (November 19, 1905 – November 26, 1956), an American jazz trombonist, composer, conductor and bandleader of the big band era. He was known as the "Sentimental Gentleman of Swing" because of his smooth-toned trombone playing. The Sheik of Araby, is a song that was written in 1921 by Harry Smith  and Francis Wheeler, with music by Ted Snyder. It was composed in response to the popularity of the feature film, The Sheik, staring Rudolph Valentino.  

Jennifer Shinkai is an amazing and varied person with so many insights. In this podcast, she'll lovingly dislike all the questions that I ask her and still share:Favorite authors and why mini-giraffes are perhaps a bad idea A delicious meal at Vaccinara Mukojima , sitting on Tom Hiddleston's lapRediscovering artMaking March MattersPodcasting:  https://ikigai-with-jennifer-shinkai.captivate.fm/listenShakespeare SaturdaysAnd much more. Please follow Jen:https://jennifershinkai.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifershinkai/https://www.facebook.com/jennifershinkaicoach/Podcast:  https://ikigai-with-jennifer-shinkai.captivate.fm/listenYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhMsnrS6JkrFDVvf7PIQFQMake March Matter https://www.facebook.com/groups/makemarchmatter2020/Open Events https://peatix.com/group/6888946Music is "Brazil" from the Belgian born French jazz guitarist, Django Reinhardt  (23 January 1910 – 16 May 1953). He was one of the first major jazz talents to emerge in Europe and has been hailed as one of its most significant exponents, being known for his gypsy jazz. You'll often find him paired with  violinist Stephane Grappelli.  In 1934, the group was among the first to play jazz that featured the guitar as a lead instrument.  He died suddenly of a stroke in 1953 at the age of 43.

Nick is from the UK, spent several years in Asia as a successful entrepreneur.  He is an exceptional business leader and deep and caring individual.  He now chairs and invests in several companies and lives with his family in the UK. This Barefoot Lunch serves up: Viktor Frankl's  Man's Search for Meaning and how  self-talk can expand or limit a personWe talk about his grandparents and moving back to the UKThe future of recruitment and his newest investments into the world of AISexy BeastOinking pigsIntro/Exit music is Tony Bennett (3 August 1926) "Putting on a Happy Face." Tony Bennett, one of Nick's favorite musicians, has  unfortunately just recently retired due to Alzheimer's. And a little known fact about him, he is also a painter.  

Swanny Davis is a DJ, electronic music Composer and Producer from Australia, who has been based in Tokyo, Japan for over 2 decades. He has DJ-ed at various high profile venues and events, including luxury hotels where he makes House, Pop, Rock, Retro, Soul and Funk mixes that create an inclusive, fun and engaging vibe for all. Swanny is currently the resident DJ at Andaz Tokyo's rooftop bar. He also plays regularly at the Trunk and Pullman Hotels in Tokyo and at a selection of other quality local bars and clubs. Swanny composes and produces Deep House/Tech House music that has been described as ‘soulful and catchy' and ‘accessible and smooth' with ‘super groovy' basslines that combine well with ‘soft and dreamy atmospheric pads'. He has officially released 3 songs so far that are available on all major online music stores and all songs have been played on InterFM897 in 2021. He plans to continue building his skills in this area whilst also exploring other genres that could complement and contribute to the ongoing development of his own unique style for future releases. In this episodeMoving from Swanny's corporate career to a musical career  I am a DJ, I am an entertainer. That means you need to think about your audience first and make sure that they have a good time otherwise you don't keep them.Swanny's morning habits and work ethicsThe business of musicHow to make a better mix for your friendsDo you know what an atmospheric pad is?Guidance to follow your passionWork versus finding that museThe importance of learning your craftFocusing on process instead of outcomeThe trap of perfectionism60,000 songs a day being uploaded to Spotify!Surf skatingSwanny's music for your next BBQ?Diving into new music...Just released! After ThisWhere to find out and listen to Swanny's great music and mixes Website: https://swannydavis.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkz82s40jIMHBKnqbpGV6SA/featuredSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2zxWBf2ucnbMkI3xK6Pipe?si=OcG1A-Q5TBuXz_4rx0VTpw&dl_branch=1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swanny.davis/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swannydavisBandcamp: https://swannydavis.bandcamp.com/Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/swannydavis

In this episode, I speak to the talented and insightful health and cross-cultural coach Katheryn Gronauer.  We talk about entrepreneurship and how Katheryn made it from Florida, boarding school, to running her successful business, Thrive Japan. It was serendipity to meet Katheryn, and you'll hear a bit about how she's working with me and my team at FocusCore. We chat about health, what it is and how to ease into it, eastern holistic health, and how to recharge.  Katheryn gives us some tips to get healthy. I get excited about her book recommendation as I too have it as a must read for anyone starting a business: Michael E. Gerber's "The E Myth".  Read it!  After the show, Katheryn made another nice book recommendation, Mike Michalowicz's The Pumpkin Plan: A Simple Strategy to Grow a Remarkable Business in Any FieldLinks to find Katheryn: www.thrivetokyo.comwww.linkedin.com/in/katheryngronauerwww.instagram.com/katheryngronauerLinks to find me:www.barefootlunch.comwww.japan.focuscoregroup.com  

How lovely was it to catch up with author, speaker, and art gallery owner, Dr. Robert Tobin! http://drbobtobin.com/Really enjoyed our chat of hearing how he ventured from Massachusetts to Japan, from late bloomer to giving TED Talks.Some more bullet points of our barefoot lunch: Bob’s venture around the world and landing in JapanMorning rituals (man, if you don't have one...get one!)Running the lovely Tobin Ohashi Art Gallery http://www.tobinohashi.com/en/How should artists market themselves on-lineCourageWorking through your shitUnderstanding Millennials (which I confess, I still don't understand)What can you see out of Bob’s window?Bob's Books:https://www.amazon.co.jp/s?k=bob+tobin&i=stripbooks&__mk_ja_JP=カタカナ&ref=nb_sb_noss_1https://www.amazon.co.jp/s?k=bob+tobin&i=english-books&ref=nb_sb_nossWhat book would you recommend?https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/653396.Feel_the_Fear_and_Do_It_AnywayFavorite Lunch Sushi Kumagaihttps://sushikuon-kumagai.food-tenpo.com. sushi KumagaiParmi. In Okinawa https://www.facebook.com/parmi.okinawa/https://www.amazon.co.jp/s?k=bob+tobin&i=stripbooks&__mk_ja_JP=カタカナ&ref=nb_sb_noss_1And the English books re here. Here’s the new cover. There are some kindle specials running on all books now.

I'm proud to interview my Aunt Doreen Ainslie. She has been teaching in Lincoln Public Schools in Lincoln, Nebraska USA for over 40 years. She teaches Middle School social studies, special education and also summer school High School. She's been the awarded as Educator of the Year for the State of Nebraska and most recently recognized with the prestigious California Casualty National Teacher of Excellence Award. In this episode we'll chat aboutHow teaching has changed over the last 40 years in the U.S.What does it take to build a community when you can’t meet in person?Teaching during COVID-19 in the U.S. Single parents and education Recommendation for busy parents to help them flourish Why reading the side of the cereal box is importantConcentrating on the messages you send by as a parentAnd maybe a bit about the family who grew up in Franklin, Nebraska

I'm super excited to share with you an interview I had with my 7th grade English teacher Mr. Craig Bowman. This was recorded in during the 2020 lockdown, and unfortunately, I found out that in late October 2020, Craig had passed away from a stroke in Denver, Colorado. He also inspired me in a chapter of "Sweet Success". Mr. Bowman shares with us his growing up as an orphan raised by Catholic nuns who gave him an appreciation for classical learning, an old-time respect for others, a belief in living your potential, a love of the Catholic faith, and a foundation of the teacher as servant. In the classroom, he made middle-class suburban kids stand when an adult entered the classroom, we had to diagram sentences and memorize lists of prepositions. We stood in front of the classroom and recited from memory Shakespeare, T.S. Eliot, Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address,” and even selections from the King James Bible. Though the public school would never agree to teaching the Bible, Mr. Bowman sneered at this because the King James was some of the greatest English literature, regardless of anyone’s religious beliefs—good writing trumped dogma. Long before Black Lives Matter, Mr. Bowman was teaching us the importance of meritocracy and reaching our potential regardless of race, creed, color, religion, or sexual persuasion--you were born with a gift to give to the world and you need to live up to that gift. On the first day of class, Mr. Bowman wrote his home phone number on the board and encouraged us to call him if we needed to talk. Not only me, but also several students used his phone number over the years if there were problems or challenges. We had three suicides in our school that year, but as a teacher as servant, he was there for us and told us, “He loved us.” Mr. Bowman related to us, but never stopped being what he proudly called, a "teacher servant." He loved the children and wanted us to learn and challenged us to grow. He believed that the teacher as servant served the children and parents and probably, for him, it also served God. All this he taught, but also he was a model of the proper behavior, responsibility, and duty of an adult. Mr. Bowman was a humanist who embodied the importance of the human and shared that with his students and it became something that we could incorporate into our entire lives. He has had a great impact on many people's lives and I'm glad to celebrate him here with you. Enjoy.

Have you wondered if paying for LinkedIn will help your company or your human resources department hire? In this episode, we'll review LinkedIn and answer if it is right for to pay for it to attract the best talent in the market.

Do you want a better way to hire employees with less mistakes? Then listen to this podcast where we discuss a simple 5 step strategy to hire the best. In this episode, you'll be introduced to Top Grading: a recruitment methodology proven effective by some of the best companies in the world. Engage your HR and executives to hire A-Players.How to document or create scorecards. If you would like samples, please feel free to email me: david@barefootlunch.comLearn the easy, time-saving technique of screening,Why are reference checks so important?The simple process and the questions to ask. When discrepancies appear, then you have an opportunity pass up a B or C Player before they are hired, and in the long run, saving you and your company much time, energy, and money. These 5 steps are the bare bones of creating a recruitment process for your organization that our clients say attracts and retains the top talent.

In this episode, we interview Anthony Head, Business Director of Tamago-DB.Anthony is passionate about digital strategy and employer branding. He explains why it's imperative to build your company brand and have your employees be brand ambassadors.With over 20 years of consulting expertise in the APAC & Japanese markets, Anthony knows this field. He has supported a variety of clients in building and implementing effective and sustainable digital engagement strategies in the pursuit of a stronger employer brand and overall business growth. If you need support with developing digital communications, employer branding strategies and or recruitment marketing programs that will drive business outcomes, then push "play" and start listening. Short & Sweet: How to Hire EffectivelyShort & Sweet: Get a DatabaseDon’t Make Me Think: Steve Krug

How do you get candidates when you're a SME in Japan? Well, one of the ways you can do it is to look at job boards. One of the most common is BizReach. In this episode you'll learn:Why would I use BizReach instead of LinkedIn, Recruit, Recruitnavi, etc.?What's the upside/downsides to using the BizReach job board?What candidates can I find on the site?After 20 years of recruitment in Japan, I've used several job boards and spoken to thousands of managers and human resource professionals and asked them what sites they use, what they like, what they don't like. I'm happy to share that information with you here. Barefoot Lunch theme music was composed and performed by Sweeny Davis

In this episode you'll be guided onresearching a companyknowing why you're applying for a positionthe best way to ask questions about Work-Life balancehow to best close a meetingFor more information on interviews, see "Short & Sweet" on YouTube Episode 10 - preparingEpisode 11 - doing a great interviewEpisode 12- telephone interviewsBarefoot Lunch theme music was composed and performed by Sweeny Davis

Naomi Takase is one of the rare, wonderful people in the world that makes this planet a more rich place to live. I'm so pleased to have known her over the last 17 years and to share this interview with you today. In this episode: What happens when Dr. Sweet gives you a callTalent Acquisition in the biggest luxury group in the worldHow to work with 17 different companies at onceHow to brand your recruitment…and who to market to…the answer isn’t what you think. Who is your brand ambassadors? Why do you need a resume for interviews?And….how you can get into LVMH. Everyone should read: Good to Great, Jim CollinsWhy is topping up your tea is important to Naomi?When you are as stylish as Naomi, who would you invite to lunch?Born and raised in New Zealand, Naomi is a Kiwi at heart making Japan her home. She's been in Japan recruiting for 17 years-- agency side and in corporate talent acquisition functions. At LVMH Japan, she is the go-to person for all things recruitment for 17 different companies. Why is 17 so important to Naomi? A big thank you to Sweeny Davis, who composed and performed the Barefoot Lunch theme music.

If you have a business and hire more than 5 people a year, then your HR team needs an applicant tracking system (ATS). If you're still using Excel or folders on your desktop, then you need to move yoru recruitment into the 21st Century. If you're shopping for an ATS, there are plenty to chose from. Today we review, HirePlanner--an ATS developed and built in Japan. In this episode we'll cover: Why you an ATS helps everyone know what's going on in the recruitment process. Understand if a bilingual system is important or not. Understand if SEO is important to you. Know the advantages of having a Japanese ATS. Understand the positives and negatives of the system.SPONSORSBarefoot Lunch episode sponsor, Tamago-DB https://www.tamago-db.com/en/Barefoot Lunch theme music was composed and performed by Sweeny Davis

Mis-hires are expensive. For that reason, it's imperative to hone in on your skills to really learn about the person your interviewing. If you are a hiring manager or in human resources, this episode is for you. We'll cover: Why it's important to build rapport and explain the interview processThe focus on the interview is the candidateThe importance of observing body languageListen for video cuesProbe behind fluff and useless informationUnderstand the candidate's weaknessesDon't criticizeHow to stop a candidate from rambling. Barefoot Lunch episode sponsor, Tamago-DB https://www.tamago-db.com/en/Barefoot Lunch theme music was composed and performed by Sweeny Davis

You ever wonder who makes those smoking rooms that you see? Well join us for this interview with Glen Shimizu of QleanAir Scandinavia. Their smoke rooms are built not to hold smokers, but to protect non-smokers. Glen has been running QleanAir for nearly 10 years and with a background with companies like GE and Steelcase, he has plenty of knowhow for hiring in the Japan market.In this insightful interview, we cover:Why the company leadership should be part of the interview process from the beginningHow to recruit at a Christmas PartyWhy Glen believes hiring from Japanese companies is the bestWhat he likes in resumes and recruitersIntroducing us to the Eastern mystique of the sexy The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity - Daniel ReidAnd we wonder what a Barefoot Lunch conversations over a sushi with Barack Obama and Geronimo would be likeBarefoot Lunch episode sponsor, Tamago-DB https://www.tamago-db.com/en/Barefoot Lunch theme music was composed and performed by Sweeny Davis

DISCOVER WHAT DRIVES YOU YOUR CANDIDATESMore than two million people have taken the 15-minute DISC assessment to better understand their personality type and behavioral style. Developed by psychologist William Moulton Marston, the DISC assessment examines how an individual ranks in the four areas of behavior – Dominance, Influence, Steadiness and Conscientiousness. Designed for both individuals who want to identify and maximize their strengths and motivators, and organizations looking to integrate high-performance teams.If you're a hiring, then this is a tool you should at least know about. Mis-hires are expensive and disruptive and you want to hire the best person. For that reason, companies use psychometric profiles of various sorts. In this episode, I review the DISC Behavior Profile. You'll hear about:Benefits and disadvantages to using profilesWhat different profiles measureHow to use a profile effectively in the hiring processHow to use a profile for unboardinDOMINANCEDirectResults-OrientedDecisiveCompetitiveProblem SolverINFLUENCECharmingEnthusiasticOptimisticPersuasiveInspiringSTEADINESSUnderstandingTeam PlayerPatientStableSincereCONSCIENTIOUSAnalyticalDiplomaticPreciseCompliantObjectiveIf you're interested to take a DISC profile, check out our website: http://www.drdavidsweet.com/shop/disc-profiles

When it comes to changing jobs, does this sounds familiar ...You craft your resume, hop on LinkedIn and send apply for a few jobs. Then you click into another website and apply for a few more jobs. But then you never hear anything back about your application. You KNOW that you have to apply for jobs to get an interview. But for some reason, you just aren’t able to get any traction. Companies refuse to respond to your application. Or if you do get an interview, you seem to have trouble getting past the first interview.Then you start to lose motivation. Recruiters present jobs to you, but you’re rejected without any reason. All you want is someone to help you, give you some honest answers. You know deep down in your heart that you have so much more to offer the world and you know you need to find a way to make it happen. Sound familiar? I thought so.Trust me when I say this, I have been there. Every career journey has ups and downs. I’ve been there too and it’s frustrating. And with over 20 years in the recruitment industry, I see the same frustration in the eyes of so many qualified professionals. In this episode I walk you through 5 simple steps that can help you land your next job: 1. Macro viewWhat’s your vision?What is your WOW! statement2. MessagingHow have you made the company and/or saved the company money?Crafting your 3 stories3. Searching for JobsCreate your list of companies you want to targetFind out who to connect with Can you help me please?The 5 questions you can use to build your network.4. Preparing for InterviewsSelf introductionRefining WOWStrengths & WeaknessesBuilding a framework 5. Putting it all togetherPutting together a resilient mindsetKeeping motivated and positiveSo pull out your bento box, grab a pen and paper, and let's dive in!

Developing an operations in Japan to be efficient and profitable can be a challenge when you run 6 top brands, over 30 retail shops, and a factory of the German company, Zwilling J.A. Henckels. For over 30 years, Andrew has been a true leader in the Japan, a sales guru, and a business leader. He is undoubtedly, one of the most exceptional business people I've had the honor to know. In this episode, Andrew explains how after studying in Japan in high school, he worked his way back to the Land of the Rising Sun. He talks about the company and the importance of hiring people who really know how to sell. He emphasizes the importance of really studying a resume and explains why recruiters must be flexible. Andrew also shares why he would enjoy a Barefoot Lunch with his grandparents over Columbus and Aristotle and why The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins is his book recommendation for every business professional. BFL episode sponsor, Tamago-DB https://www.tamago-db.com/en/BFL theme music was composed and performed by Sweeny Davis