Liberal Arts and Leadership ~ What are the requirements for leaders of rapidly growing companies that transform social infrastructure? ~

In an era where specialization and efficiency are hailed as the keys to success, why has the seemingly indirect path of liberal arts become an indispensable weapon for today’s business leaders? How do these leaders interpret the complex, unpredictable shifts of our time and steer their organizations accordingly? How can deep insights drawn from history, philosophy, and culture become a source of innovation — nurturing the flexible thinking needed to overcome adversity? And how do they assess the social impact of their businesses to make ethical, principle-based decisions? This session is not about liberal arts as mere knowledge. It is an exploration of the essence of leadership — the kind that sustains corporate growth in a volatile world while guiding society toward a better future. Through concrete examples of real-world management decisions, this is a must-attend session for all leaders seeking to understand how true wisdom shapes enduring success.