Fujio Cho

Hello, everyone~!

Today, Fujio Cho came to AGU to give us a lecture. Some of you already know about him. First of all, however, let me introduce him for those who are not familiar with him. He is serving as Chairman and Representative Director of Toyota. In 2004, he was chosen as one of 100 most influential people in TIME magazine. There were almost 500 people in the audience.

To tell the truth, I also was the one who didn't know much about him until I've started reading the book called "ZOOM." In the book, he is mentioned as one of the members who created the Toyota Way which has been created when the company went abroad for business.

What he mainly talked about was that how he's worked for years, and what companies want for university students when it comes to a business person. There are several points that he mentioned in the lecture. So, I'll write them down just to remember.

*In Toyota, no matter who you are, you're expected to act and get a result from it.

*「出会い」(de-a-i) "meeting people" is really important. Even if you don't think about the future at all, the people you meet in the right time at the right time would lead you to the place you need to be.

*Theories and practices become meaningful when they can bring a balance. And practices enable you to learn more than you think.

*Just face with facts, and be humble about them.

*Trying to be better little by little everyday, and at some point, you'll be higher place.

*Don't think that you'll succeed by trying just once. And even if you fail, don't think the situation gets worse than now.

One of his mentions, "Just face with facts, and be humble about them." reminded me of the mention by Marissa Mayer who is the Vice President of Search Product and User Experience at Google, "Don't politic, use data."

It was the first time for me to see him, of course. And I was surprised that he was really humble. Actually, one of the students out there asked the question "How come you're so humble while you're in high position?" Many people laughed, but I guess everyone actually thought that for sure! He talked as if he were talking to his friend. That's why he's inspired so many people, maybe?

Well, I hope you'll find the mentions meaningful or interesting! ^^

That's all for today!
See you soon.