Yes, And: What an Improv Stage Can Teach You About Leading Cross-Cultural Teams in Tokyo
Summary
Improv lessons are used to guide cross-cultural leadership in Tokyo's tech scene. The author shares four concrete habits—listen for what's unsaid, replace Yes But with Yes And, spotlight background contributors, and fail joyfully—applied to bilingual product teams and Japanese business culture. The piece blends anecdotes from product leadership roles and improv performances to show how adaptable, human-centered practices can improve collaboration and outcomes.