BOUNDARYLESS LEADERSHIP PODCAST

Episode 37.

Highlight: The Courage to Change

with Hiromi Tsuboi

  • Hiromi Tsuboi
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In this episode, Nozomi and Hiromi discuss:

  • Hiromi’s professional journey and how it broke boundaries
  • The biggest challenges for Japanese women working in Japan
  • Important skills to be a great, diversity leader

 

Key Takeaways:

  • Don’t let people box you into a stereotype. All people, regardless of gender, have the opportunity to realize their full potential.
  • There are no perfect role models. Learn the good and bad lessons from various leaders, books, and other resources.
  • Look at what is possible and you will be able to solve bigger problems than you ever realized.

“Only the people who can change themselves can change an organization.” — Hiromi Tsuboi

“Be proactive, become a change leader, and lead happy.” — Hiromi Tsuboi

“Constantly ask questions. Ultimately, the answers have to come from within.” — Nozomi Morgan

About Hiromi Tsuboi

Hiromi Tsuboi has more than 25 years of experience in managing business developing, sales & marketing, and business planning in multiple industry segments, including chemicals, healthcare, Li-battery, and semiconductors.

She was promoted to Director of Business Development in the Electronics and Healthcare Department in January 2017. Her responsibilities included managing a sales and marketing team, finding and developing new business and customers in optical lens materials and functional films, technology scouting, with a focus on sustainable technology and ICT, and providing the interface between Mitsui Chemicals headquarters and customers/partners in the US, including executive levels.

During her 4 years with the business planning section in the Li-ion battery division of Sony Corporation, she managed new product introductions, product life cycles, and cross-functional groups, driving continuous improvements in all business aspects for both B2B and B2C.

Hiromi Tsuboi has 15 years of experience in sales & marketing for semiconductor equipment products and service. She oversaw $260M markets and constantly developed new accounts, leading to three major supplier/DNP awards. She has team management experience both in Japan and the US, and is fluent in Japanese (verbal and written) and English.

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