Ep 109 - Kane Nakamura, Managing Director at Kane & Partners LLC - Be the Protagonist of Your Story: Keys to Overcoming Obstacles and Setbacks

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comWhat does today’s guest have in common with a Japanese manga hero and a world wide wrestler – besides sharing the same name? In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth talks with Kane Nakamura, the lifelong learner, about overcoming career obstacles and setbacks. They discuss how Kane convinced Softbank to send him to the USA; how he landed a dream job at Udemy; and why he was unfazed about getting laid off. Kane shares the power of voicing what you want, when and how to break rules – and the benefits of being a community builder, connector and selfless blogger. Kane will get you thinking about what is really holding you back – and the courage and steps you need to take to forge ahead, and become the protagonist of your own story.SHOW NOTES:How 28 moves in 20 cities in 4 countries shaped Kane’s identityKane’s Obstacle/Setback #1: Getting a position in the US when he worked at SoftbankPowered by purpose, how Kane broke the rules and protocolDon’t assume people know what you want – and when to voice what you wantKane’s Obstacle/Setback #2: Staying in the USThe single question that helped Kane get out of his comfort zone to build a network in Silicon ValleyFinding his dream job = Luck + People Connection + TimingHow Kane became a connectorHow blogging about his learning in executive education fueled him – and benefited himKane’s Obstacle/Setback #3: Getting laid offJapanese vs US reactions to Kane getting laid offThe benefits from posting on social mediaDoes Kane’s generosity get taken advantage of it?Kane’s advice to those who feel that “putting yourself out there” is too risky“Let the world discover you”: vulnerability and the power of voicingOn the difference between talking, envisioning and schedulingWhat Kane wants you, and especially his Japanese listeners, to know about risk and failureWhat happens when you Google “Kane Nakamura” BIO AND LINKS:Kane Nakamura is a Builder of a “Culture of Learning” whose personal and career journey embodies the transformative power of proactive decisions. Hailing from Japan and the USA, Kane spent his career in business development at Cable & Wireless, Softbank, and Udemy. He holds a BA in International and Comparative Law from Rikkyo University, a MBA from UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School, and is completing his Doctor in Education at the University of Pennsylvania. A lifelonger learner, Kane credits Stanford’s executive education LEAD program for fueling his continued transformation and personal growth. He shares his insights on the LinkedIn newsletter “Why I Keep Learning.” Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kane2008/Kane’s newsletter, “Why I keep learning (僕が学び続ける理由)”(most posts are in English): https://tinyurl.com/mr2z74tv Kane’s announcement that he got laid off: https://tinyurl.com/27a2z8fxKane featured by Stanford’s LEAD program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V-4rpcCOI4Harvard Business Review article: “Do You Find Networking Stressful? Try Being a Connector Instead”: https://tinyurl.com/ypf4wadyMichael’s book, Get Promoted: What Your Really Missing at Work That’s Holding You Back https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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