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After the Group E opener match between Japan and Germany on November 23rd in the on-going 2022 World Cup games in Qatar, I noticed that many of the Japanese fans started picking up trash in the stadium.
To many, this looked weird and degrading but after watching the attached video, you would understand that Japanese culture of respect and relationship, otherwise referred to as NINGEN KANKEI, has a lot in common with sportsmanship and business success. The match ended 2-1 in favour of Japan and instead of the Japanese fans to gloat over their team's success, they expressed sportsmanship by picking up trash in the stadium.
Successful business people are very much aware that there is no substitute for establishing friendship and sportmanship in some cultures before effective business negotiations can take place. For example, a prospective Arab business associate will offer coffee as part of the important ritual of establishing a level of friendship and trust; and you should accept, even if you only take a ceremonial sip.
It is not just enough to win in sport, business or any life's endeavour, you must win FAIR and SQUARE. It is not just about winning quantitatively (the figures), you must also win qualitatively (fairly).
The book: SOCCER RULES FOR SUCCESS IN BUSINESS says more about friendship, fairplay and respect as important ingredients for success in business.
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https://www.amazon.com/SOCCER-SUCCESS-BUSINESS-Brendan-Michael/dp/B095LFLJNZ