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Hello! I’m President Yasui, running a company that primarily conducts inspections of high-pressure gas facilities as a solo entrepreneur.
We’re already halfway through the first month of the second half of the fiscal year.
Only two and a half months remain this year—let’s stay healthy and keep going strong!
Do you know what “corporate culture” is?
It refers to the shared values, ways of thinking, behavioral norms, and atmosphere that exist within a company.
A company is an organization, and like the military or a school, it has its own community-based culture and rules.
That’s why those who work in the same company share common values and behavioral principles.
But culture isn’t something that sustains itself.
If neglected, it fades away.
On the other hand, it can be shaped and strengthened into something better.
When everyone naturally follows the same unspoken rules and principles, the company gains a strong sense of identity.
And because the team is aligned, the stress and effort involved in doing careful, high-quality work are reduced.
That’s because acting according to shared values doesn’t require forcing yourself to make a big decision or push through resistance—it’s as natural as a river flowing from upstream to downstream.
Companies with strong basic behavior are resilient:
No cutting corners, organized workspaces, greetings, thorough work.
These seemingly obvious actions, when practiced consistently from the main contractor to partner companies, create something truly impressive.
And these actions aren’t something that can simply be ordered.
They happen because a shared mindset and atmosphere are embedded in the company.
When that’s the case, partner companies won’t take shortcuts—they’ll think carefully and take responsibility for their work.
The company my father once worked for had exactly that kind of culture.
Corporate culture is something leaders shape through their beliefs and actions:
“This is who we want to be.”
They repeat and nurture it until it becomes part of the organization.
As I said earlier, culture can be improved—but it can also deteriorate easily.
And once it’s lost, rebuilding it is incredibly difficult.
What values and strengths does the culture of your company hold?
What makes it something to be proud of?
In this hectic world, it’s worth pausing to reflect on that.
Let’s build strong companies.
Thank you very much for reading!
See you next time!
