Hello and welcome to The FocusCore Podcast. My name is David Sweet.

On this podcast, we will meet interesting, inspirational and entertaining people who show why Japan is a unique and sometimes frustrating place to do business.

We will discuss

• How to hire, train, and retain talent,
• How to create values that motivate
• Review best practices that have worked and attempts that have not.

I'll be speaking to company presidents, CEOs, CFOs, HR professionals, coaches, consultants, as well as sharing with you some of my own experiences and opinions discovered over the years in this great country. The focus is simple: To explore how to succeed in business in Japan.

So join me, David Sweet, on The FocusCore Podcast.

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