episode 94 - the word is hanami

About this episode

This episode explores the Japanese tradition of Hanami and its application to leadership practices.

This week, we travel to Japan through the lens of language. Hanami is the tradition of viewing cherry blossoms each spring. It’s not just a picnic. It’s a ritual of awe and renewal. In this episode, I explore how this concept applies to leadership. What if you could view your budgeting cycle, your performance reviews, or even your team rituals with the same sense of intentional presence and quiet joy? You’ll hear five fresh ways to reframe leadership routines turning repetition into growth, and duty into art. Because true leadership isn’t about what’s next… it’s about how we show up for what’s here.

People in this episode

Host: Emmanuel Gobillot

Topics covered

• leadership
• Hanami
• cherry blossoms
• intentional presence
• growth
• team rituals

Keywords

• leadership
• Hanami
• cherry blossoms
• intentional presence
• growth
• team rituals

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Japan

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