The corporation exists to serve society, not the other way around.
How does your leadership vision tie in with the “Toray way” of business and innovation to build solutions for humanity? And how do you impart a sense of being part of the wider Toray Group?Ī former president of our largest client gave an inspirational speech on what he called “servant leadership”. Ask, “What do we need to do to fix the equipment or adjust the environment so that no one on the team is injured?” Our commitment to safety extends to our local communities in the U.S. If something’s wrong, don’t run a broken process. What I tell my team, though, is not at the sacrifice of safety. We’re a manufacturing company, and we greatly value high output. It means trusting your people to work things out and make the right calls. As the leader, I have to be the coach who listens carefully, who creates an environment that fosters success, and who then praises his people for what they’ve accomplished.Īnother core value is “safety first,” which is especially important during these challenging times. To inspire the best from the best, a leader must give his teams a creative stake in their work and control over their outcomes. Certainly, Toray’s success in building great teams depends on hiring the best people, but that’s only the beginning of the story. Mike Brandmeier: There are many kinds of leadership style. How does it help you build successful teams focused on a common goal while also fostering individual talent? Tell us about your leadership philosophy, which helped you win a regional Strategic Leadership Award.
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