Leading with Compassion in an Isolated World: Timeless Insights from Japan
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM · 1 hr. (America/Los_Angeles)
Room 511BC, Level Two
Solution Session (Provider-Led Education)
Solution Session
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Why do some companies endure while others fail? Japan is home to 41% of the world’s century-old businesses. Their longevity is driven not by relentless competition, but by leadership principles of compassion.
Using cases such as Kongo Gumi, the world’s oldest company at over 1,400 years old, this session explores how compassion builds resilient, purpose-driven, and connected organizations. Join us to discover a timeless yet timely approach to leading in today’s divided, lonely, and uncertain world.
Using cases such as Kongo Gumi, the world’s oldest company at over 1,400 years old, this session explores how compassion builds resilient, purpose-driven, and connected organizations. Join us to discover a timeless yet timely approach to leading in today’s divided, lonely, and uncertain world.
Learning Objective 1:
Understand the science of compassion in leadership.
Learning Objective 2:
Explore three dimensions of compassion (for employees, customers, and society) through real-world cases.
Learning Objective 3:
Gain insights into Kokorozashi, a Japanese concept of personal mission in leadership.
Format
In-Person
Specialty
Talent Development Leader Session
