Original Post: https://en.bloguru.com/ken/531042/you-are-a-decision-maker

 

 

This is the reason why a judge are not suposed to be able to create any nation wide injunction. Am I correct?

 

 

 

 

 

May 29, 2025 (Thursday). ... Today's Wallpaper

 

What do you think of image? It was taken 10 years ago in Seattl;e Downtown.

The stree and city was little cleaner than today. That is very sad.

 

 

 

 

Many people follow the same routine every day: they go to work, complete their assigned tasks, go home, and then repeat the same routine the next day.

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that. Completing assigned tasks is a basic foundation for working as a professional. However, can you realistically expect to increase your value or salary by completing only assigned tasks?

People Who Grow Go Beyond What's Asked of Them

In many workplaces, those who evaluate, promote, and increase their income tend to have one thing in common: They don’t just do the job—they look for ways to improve it.

For example:

Thinking in this way shifts your mindset from just getting things done to creating value.

Even if your workplace resists new ideas with the excuse that it’s just how they’ve always done it. However, it’s a problem on the company’s side. Still, thinking about improvements and ways to be more effective is a crucial step in your own growth.

Proactive Individuals Will Shape the Future of Work

In the age of AI and automation, we’ll need simple task-doers less and less. What companies truly seek are thinkers—people who can analyze, propose solutions, and drive meaningful change.

It's no longer enough to just complete your given tasks. What matters now is thinking for yourself and taking initiative—this is the kind of working style that will be essential in the years to come.

Are you simply completing the tasks assigned to you?
Or are you constantly asking yourself, How can I make this better?
To survive and thrive in today’s business world, having a clear sense of purpose and a willingness to improve your own work is absolutely essential.

 

I have a lab and a doctors appointment and pharmacist appointment today at the Virginia Mason Seattle downtown. I have this appointment Once in every other week. He used to be once every other day so it's a quite improvement.

 

 

 

 

 

Memorial Day 2025. This is my wallpaper for today. This is a picture of Japan Rail Tokyo Station. 

 

This is The heart of Japan’s rail network!
✔️ Hub for Shinkansen & JR lines
✔️ Historic red-brick building (Marunouchi side)
✔️ Shopping, bento, anime goods galore
✔️ Gateway to Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka & more

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you know Jeep is the best selling US car brand in Japan?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It will another few months before I will be able to fly if not longer.

 

 

Does this famous quote still apply today?
Let us consider human resource development from the perspective of CEO Uchikura.

Many business leaders and educators still widely cite the above quote from Isoroku Yamamoto, a commander for the Japanese Navy.
However, I think this quote no longer applies to modern leadership and human resource development.

Do Leaders Really Need to “Show Everything”?

The core of this quote is based on the idea that those in leadership positions must set a good example first. It's certainly an inspiring principle. However, in today’s complex business environment, it's not realistic for leaders to master every area of expertise.

IT, marketing, legal affairs, AI, global operations…
Each is a highly specialized field, and the areas where a leader can "demonstrate" themselves are limited.

Modern Leadership Requires Trusting Others

Leaders today truly need the courage and discernment to entrust these tasks to others. The essence of effective management consists of trusting in your team members’ skills and knowledge and assigning the right people to the right responsibilities.

Rather than focusing on how to show their team how to do something, leaders must trust their team while striving toward a shared goal and providing support. That is what leadership should look like in today's world.

Never Tied Down by the Quote: Develop Leadership Skills Today

Yamamoto’s words were highly effective during his time, which included some hierarchical and military context. But in today’s fast-changing and diverse world, applying them may actually lead to a loss of management flexibility and effectiveness.

Leaders should free themselves from the pressure of having to demonstrate everything. It's time to adopt the mindset that you don’t need to know everything to lead a company.

Your true strength as a leader lies not in being all-knowing, but in assigning the right people to the right roles.
That’s the kind of leadership the modern world needs.

 

 

This is 1959 Mercedes Benz 220S ... My wallpaper for today.

I bought this car at Medina ... Took me long time to make it what it is today.

I will bring this car out this summer.

 

 

This is my wallpaper for a day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Today's wallpaper picture ... This is an image of Shibuya Scramble Crossing.

 

 

The Shibuya Scramble Crossing in Tokyo is one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in the world. Located just outside Shibuya Station, it’s famous for the moment when traffic lights at all corners turn red simultaneously, allowing hundreds of people to cross in all directions at once — like a "scramble."

 

 

 

 

My wallpaper for next 24 hours!

The tower you see on the right is the Tokyo Skytree.

 

Tokyo Skytree (東京スカイツリー) is a prominent broadcasting and observation tower located in Sumida, Tokyo.Standing at 634 meters (2,080 feet), it is the tallest structure in Japan and was recognized by Guinness World Records in 2011 as the tallest tower globally

 

My wallpaper for next 24 hours!

I stayed athoke all day today.

This is Friday and I hope everyone has a safe and happy weekend.

 

 

 

My wallpaper for next 24 hours!

Playing it safe won’t lead to business success.
No risk, no opportunity.
Success lies beyond the challenge.

 

 

 

My wallpaper for next 24 hours!

Tesla Supercharge Station in Northbend, Washington.

Tesla is the only EV company building charging infrastructure.

 

 

 

When running a company, it’s important to have a clear vision and strong leadership skills. However, these skills aren’t enough to sustain a business. The one thing a business owner should never be is financially ignorant.
 
Sales, cost of goods sold, gross profit, SG&A (Selling, General, and Administrative) expenses, net income, cash flow, inventory turnover, and customer acquisition costs are just some of the overall finances a business owner should be aware of.
Too many business owners trust their accountants to manage these expenses. However, this can increase the risk of missing the early warning signs of trouble. Changes in financial data are the fastest and most honest indicators of a company’s health.
 
This is especially true for small and medium-sized businesses. Business owners must be able to read the numbers, make decisions, and take action. No matter how hard your team works or how great your company’s reputation is, the business will come to an end if the cash isn’t flowing. 

You should be able to answer instantly:
“How much are we spending right now, and how much do we need next month?”
If you can’t immediately answer this question, you shouldn’t be a business owner.

To be good with numbers, start by reviewing the numbers every single day. It’s not enough to just look at your reports once a month. Watch your daily sales and expenses, and stay in tune with your company’s financial vital signs.

Numbers don't lie. And once you understand the numbers, you won’t hesitate to make business decisions.
As a business owner, you must be good with numbers.
That is the very first step in protecting your employees and your customers.

 

 

Today's my wallpaper!

Pacific Rhododendron (Japanese:  シャクナゲ) ... It is the State Flower of Washington

I took this pictuire at my home.

 

 

 

 

For ressession that most US medial is talking about, US stock market is coming back strong. So far only one Tariff Deal has been made. There are muchi more deals to come including China. US Major Media is missing a point again.

 

 

 

My wallpaper for next 24 hours!

Beautiful sunset in Seattle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Wallpaper for my Mac at My Home!

This pictire was take at Little Italy in San Diego.

I had lunch with our SD Sales team ... This picture was taken in 2023.

 

 

 

I saw this on Facebook ... Is this true?

It sounds too good to be true.

Unless it is another Made In China by the people who create real thing.

 

 

 

 

My wallpaper for the next 24 hours! 
Do you know what bridge this is?
If you're from Tokyo, you probably recognized it right away.
It's the Rainbow Bridge—a stunning symbol of the city connecting Odaiba to central Tokyo.

 

 

 

Heading into Seattle Downtown ... i5 merge ... On my way to my doctor's appointrment.

 

 

 

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Question to all non-Japanese people ... What is this building located in Tokyo?

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Japanese business and politics, people often value “being flexible”.
The approach of waiting to see how others act before determining your position or reading the room carefully is deeply rooted in Japanese culture:

 

 

While these responses can sometimes be effective for buying time or avoiding responsibility, they also carry a risk: others may wonder, Why are you even here? In business, people see behavior like this as “indecisive” or “lacking initiative”, which can lead to loss of trust.
 
What Leaders Need Is the Ability to Act — Even Without All the Information
Managers often must make decisions under uncertain conditions. If you always wait for others to act first, you'll miss your chance — someone else will quickly take business opportunities if you don’t.

 

 

These three things are the essential mindset for a modern manager.
 
Taking Initiative Builds Trust
When you clearly show your thinking–This is what I think is best, and this is why I’m taking action–people start to trust you. Even if results don’t immediately appear, people seeing you as someone who takes responsibility and acts accordingly builds long-term credibility in business relationships.
 
Are your decisions currently dependent on someone else’s actions?
You don’t need more information; what matters is how you act now.

 

 

My wallpaper for next 24 hours! May 6, 2025

 

 

 

Every time you see a post was the screen checkmarks, you know the text is generated by ChatGPT. It is OK to use ChatGPT to create a text but at least try to edit some of those obvious signs.

 

 

My wallpaper for next 24 hours! May 4, 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

My wallpaper for next 24 hours!

I went out to McDonald's for breakfast take out. Other than that, I stayed at home asll day.

 

 

 

My wallpaper for next 24 hours! April 29, 2025

I was discharged from the hospital today. I was not planning to stay in the hospital for 3 days.