During a financial crisis, Haruka Nishimatsu, CEO of Japan Airlines, reduced his own salary instead of laying off employees. He earned less than some of his pilots, took the bus to work, and ate in the cafeteria with his staff. No private jet, no corner office with a view, no golden parachute.
He even removed the door from his office to remain accessible to everyone.
Leadership is not measured by titles or privileges. It is about taking care of your teams, especially when times are tough.
This is the kind of leaders the world needs.
