#9 Silk Road’s Innovative Intersections
Explore the transformative power of interconnectedness in organizations, drawing parallels with the historic Silk Road. Discover strategies for fostering dynamic networks within your company, enhancin...
30 Apr 202434min
#8 Growth Beyond the Unexpected
Exploring the life of Sugawara no Michizane, this episode illuminates how unexpected career shifts, akin to his relegation and later vindication, mirror today’s professional challenges. Embracing the ...
16 Apr 202432min
#7 The Inevitable Exclusivity
We will delve into the inevitability of exclusivity within inclusive HR initiatives, drawing parallels with historical lessons from the French Revolution. It emphasizes the need for acknowledging and ...
2 Apr 202440min
#6 Versailles and Edo's Pitfalls
This post examines the historical misuse of power in Versailles, France, and Edo-period Japan, drawing parallels to modern leadership and HR strategies. Highlighting the pitfalls of prioritizing style...
19 Mar 202440min
#5 Herzberg’s Theory and the Roman Army
Explore the application of Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory to the Roman Army, uncovering how intrinsic motivation and extrinsic “hygiene” factors shaped one of history's most formidable military forces. ...
5 Mar 202431min
#4 Power Play: Does appointive power make you strong, or ruin your organization?
Historical appointive power shaped medieval Europe, with kings and popes jostling for control over religious and political appointments. Modern parallels are found in the corporate world, where HR and...
20 Feb 202426min
#3 From Sand to Success: How Purpose and Objective Shaped the Great Pyramid
We will delve into the significance of purpose and objective by drawing inspiration from the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Analyzing historical practices and juxtaposing them with modern ...
6 Feb 202434min
#2 Corporate University: What the Industrial Revolution can tell us about transformation
The Industrial Revolution provides insights for modern-day corporate transformations, especially in the face of AI disruptions. The British government's varied responses offer lessons on change manage...
23 Jan 202430min
