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Ron McFarland @RonMcF

An American that work on worldwide projects from Japan. Have successfully introduced Japanese companies overseas and non-Japanese companies to Japan.

Joined March 2009
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Check out my latest article: Ron's Life in Japan linkedin.com/pulse/rons-life… via @LinkedIn Got over 250,000 views to my surprise!

Ron's Life in Japan

Around 1985, I was giving sales technique seminars globally, and the company I was working for invested in a video editing room to make training videos. To practice on using the equipment, I made a...

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Ron McFarland@RonMcF
30 Aug 2019
Check out my latest article: Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant linkedin.com/pulse/rokkasho-… via @LinkedIn

Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant

Yesterday, I have a chance to tour the Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant. They are not only involved to storing nuclear waste for the whole country's LLW nuclear waste, but are involved in development as...

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Ron McFarland@RonMcF
28 Aug 2019
The plane crash I was in many years ago is now on You Tube. Have a look. I'm still so glad to be alive and love every day. Check out my latest article: Work business trip - "THE CRASH"​ linkedin.com/pulse/work-busi… via @LinkedIn

Worst business trip - "THE CRASH"​

As many of you know, I have traveled globally for many years. One business trip, on November 23, 1996, was very bad, a plane crash.

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Avoiding burnout: 4 considerations for a more energetic organization red.ht/2JW3QHv via @opensourceway by @RonMcF

Avoiding burnout: 4 considerations for a more energetic organization

Being open requires a certain kind of energy—and if you don't take time to replenish that energy, your organization will suffer.

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Ron McFarland@RonMcF
18 Jun 2019
Just had part 2 of arguing published. Have a look: Why your workplace arguments aren't as effective as you'd like red.ht/2M3LatA via @opensourceway by @RonMcF

Why your workplace arguments aren't as effective as you'd like

Open organizations rely on open conversations. These common barriers to productive argument often get in the way.

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Ron McFarland@RonMcF
27 May 2019
Just published an article on how to argue and actually achieve something. Arguing can be very destructive, but it doesn't have to be that way. This is the first of a two part article. red.ht/2XHmO9Q via @opensourceway by @RonMcF
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Ron McFarland@RonMcF
10 Apr 2019
Just uploaded a presentation I have given on "Successful Arguing" which has become very important in recent years. Have a look. slideshare.net/RonMcFarland1…

Argue Successfully & Achieve Something

The document discusses various aspects of argumentation, negotiation, and communication, emphasizing the importance of constructive dialogue over incivility and personal attacks. It outlines factors...

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Ron McFarland@RonMcF
10 Apr 2019
.@DavidMalpassWBG congrats on becoming @WorldBank President! Global Citizens are calling on you to create a world where #SheIsEqual. Today @iambeckyg joined call. Will you double Bank’s procurement of women-owned businesses? Women-start-up are backbone

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Ron McFarland@RonMcF
10 Mar 2019
Just had an article on leadership when there is no clear understanding how to proceed. Have a look at this article. "What is adaptive leadership?" red.ht/2MiYs1L via @opensourceway by @RonMcF

What is adaptive leadership?

When organizational challenges don't have clear and immediate solutions, open leaders need to think differently about their roles.

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Ron McFarland@RonMcF
26 Dec 2018
I liked a @YouTube video youtu.be/F70-HTiUbL0?a ' President Trump Breaking News (9PM) | Breaking News TONIGHT 12/25/18
Ron McFarland@RonMcF
22 Dec 2018
I liked a @YouTube video youtu.be/WoZqnQJLFH8?a Al Franken In Conversation with David Frum
Ron McFarland@RonMcF
20 Dec 2018
If you want to focus your organizations purpose, have a look at this article I just posted. "How to craft a one-sentence description of your organization's purpose" red.ht/2yIL41l via @opensourceway by @RonMcF

How to craft a one-sentence description of your organization's purpose

Your organization's purpose drives it. But can people explain what you do and why you do it in a single sentence?

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Ron McFarland@RonMcF
12 Dec 2018
I liked a @YouTube video youtu.be/0wYHRWo2Ins?a Robert Reich: The Truth About Privatization

The Truth About Privatization | Robert Reich

Robert Reich explains why using the private sector for government s...

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I liked a @YouTube video youtu.be/QAlWqi-VQsc?a Slavery's Scar on the United States

Slavery's Scar on the United States | Missouri Compromise

Slavery has left an everlasting scar on the map of the United State...

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Ron McFarland@RonMcF
30 Oct 2018
興味があれば、私は日本のテレビで温泉に行くでしょう。 11月8日午後6時15分ごろ、テレビ朝日にあります。If you're interested and in Japan, I'll be on Japanese TV visiting hot springs. It is on TV Asahi around 6:15pm on November 8th.
Ron McFarland@RonMcF
14 Oct 2018
I liked a @YouTube video youtu.be/dc2O7gaeJjY?a MSNBC LIVE Politics Nation 5PM 10/13/18 Full | Al Sharpton MSNBC BREAKING NEWS TODAY
Ron McFarland@RonMcF
25 Sep 2018
6 personality traits driving your organization red.ht/2x1yAAm via @opensourceway by @RonMcF In today's global environment, this material is important, as we need better critical analysis of people. Evaluating behavior from this 6-trait perspective has helped me.

6 personality traits driving your organization

What motivates the people in your community to contribute—and who could potentially have a destructive impact?

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Ron McFarland@RonMcF
24 Sep 2018
How to spot people with low character? How selfless is your open organization? I explore this is this 2-part article. red.ht/2BOTto6 via @opensourceway by @RonMcF
Ron McFarland@RonMcF
24 Sep 2018
I liked a @YouTube video youtu.be/p1oNiUk3vDQ?a MSNBC Live with Katy Tur 9/24/2018 [ FULL ] | Katy Tur MSNBC NEWS TODAY Sep 24, 2018
Ron McFarland@RonMcF
24 Sep 2018
I liked a @YouTube video youtu.be/Z7c044o89ho?a MSNBC Live - Deadline White House with Nicolle Wallace - Rachel Maddow Show 9/24/18
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