@RonMcF

An American that work on worldwide projects from Japan. Have successfully introduced Japanese companies overseas and non-Japanese companies to Japan.

 Tokyo, Japan
blog.goo.ne.jp/globalleader
Joined March 2009
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Check out my latest article: Ron's Life in Japan linkedin.com/pulse/rons-life… via @LinkedIn Got over 250,000 views to my surprise!

Ron's Life in Japan

Around 1985, I was giving sales technique seminars globally, and the company I was working for invested in a video editing room to make training videos. To practice on using the equipment, I made a...

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Check out my latest article: Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant linkedin.com/pulse/rokkasho-… via @LinkedIn

Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant

Yesterday, I have a chance to tour the Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant. They are not only involved to storing nuclear waste for the whole country's LLW nuclear waste, but are involved in development as...

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The plane crash I was in many years ago is now on You Tube. Have a look. I'm still so glad to be alive and love every day. Check out my latest article: Work business trip - "THE CRASH"​ linkedin.com/pulse/work-busi… via @LinkedIn

Worst business trip - "THE CRASH"​

As many of you know, I have traveled globally for many years. One business trip, on November 23, 1996, was very bad, a plane crash.

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Avoiding burnout: 4 considerations for a more energetic organization red.ht/2JW3QHv via @opensourceway by @RonMcF

Avoiding burnout: 4 considerations for a more energetic organization

Being open requires a certain kind of energy—and if you don't take time to replenish that energy, your organization will suffer.

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Just had part 2 of arguing published. Have a look: Why your workplace arguments aren't as effective as you'd like red.ht/2M3LatA via @opensourceway by @RonMcF

Why your workplace arguments aren't as effective as you'd like

Open organizations rely on open conversations. These common barriers to productive argument often get in the way.

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Just published an article on how to argue and actually achieve something. Arguing can be very destructive, but it doesn't have to be that way. This is the first of a two part article. red.ht/2XHmO9Q via @opensourceway by @RonMcF
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Just uploaded a presentation I have given on "Successful Arguing" which has become very important in recent years. Have a look. slideshare.net/RonMcFarland1…

Argue Successfully & Achieve Something

The document discusses various aspects of argumentation, negotiation, and communication, emphasizing the importance of constructive dialogue over incivility and personal attacks. It outlines factors...

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.@DavidMalpassWBG congrats on becoming @WorldBank President! Global Citizens are calling on you to create a world where #SheIsEqual. Today @iambeckyg joined call. Will you double Bank’s procurement of women-owned businesses? Women-start-up are backbone
Just had an article on leadership when there is no clear understanding how to proceed. Have a look at this article. "What is adaptive leadership?" red.ht/2MiYs1L via @opensourceway by @RonMcF

What is adaptive leadership?

When organizational challenges don't have clear and immediate solutions, open leaders need to think differently about their roles.

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I liked a @YouTube video youtu.be/F70-HTiUbL0?a ' President Trump Breaking News (9PM) | Breaking News TONIGHT 12/25/18
I liked a @YouTube video youtu.be/WoZqnQJLFH8?a Al Franken In Conversation with David Frum
If you want to focus your organizations purpose, have a look at this article I just posted. "How to craft a one-sentence description of your organization's purpose" red.ht/2yIL41l via @opensourceway by @RonMcF

How to craft a one-sentence description of your organization's purpose

Your organization's purpose drives it. But can people explain what you do and why you do it in a single sentence?

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I liked a @YouTube video youtu.be/0wYHRWo2Ins?a Robert Reich: The Truth About Privatization

The Truth About Privatization | Robert Reich

Robert Reich explains why using the private sector for government s...

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I liked a @YouTube video youtu.be/QAlWqi-VQsc?a Slavery's Scar on the United States

Slavery's Scar on the United States | Missouri Compromise

Slavery has left an everlasting scar on the map of the United State...

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興味があれば、私は日本のテレビで温泉に行くでしょう。 11月8日午後6時15分ごろ、テレビ朝日にあります。If you're interested and in Japan, I'll be on Japanese TV visiting hot springs. It is on TV Asahi around 6:15pm on November 8th.
I liked a @YouTube video youtu.be/dc2O7gaeJjY?a MSNBC LIVE Politics Nation 5PM 10/13/18 Full | Al Sharpton MSNBC BREAKING NEWS TODAY
6 personality traits driving your organization red.ht/2x1yAAm via @opensourceway by @RonMcF In today's global environment, this material is important, as we need better critical analysis of people. Evaluating behavior from this 6-trait perspective has helped me.

6 personality traits driving your organization

What motivates the people in your community to contribute—and who could potentially have a destructive impact?

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How to spot people with low character? How selfless is your open organization? I explore this is this 2-part article. red.ht/2BOTto6 via @opensourceway by @RonMcF
I liked a @YouTube video youtu.be/p1oNiUk3vDQ?a MSNBC Live with Katy Tur 9/24/2018 [ FULL ] | Katy Tur MSNBC NEWS TODAY Sep 24, 2018
I liked a @YouTube video youtu.be/Z7c044o89ho?a MSNBC Live - Deadline White House with Nicolle Wallace - Rachel Maddow Show 9/24/18
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