Leadership Magazines Leadership Magazine Issue 5 | Page 29

new diamond Nishida-san with leaders in Japan As Yoshifusa began to envision his future, he opened himself up to new opportunities, including the direct sales industry. There he found a home with a company who specialized in mineral supplements. His previous experience helped him achieve success as he built his business. He felt a connection and respect for natural, earth-made products. In the fall of 2011 Nishida-san was introduced to another company who shared similar missions. Ken Toma, introduced Yoshifusa to doTERRA’s executive team. Together, with several close friends and colleagues, they traveled to the United States to meet these great people who had a special interest in sharing healing with the world. Yoshifusa, along with the others, spent hours training with dōTERRA’s executive team. During this training, He was educated on dōTERRA’s culture, the compensation plan, and on the quality of the products. Yoshifusa was pleased with what he learned. He felt that dōTERRA’s mission fit perfectly with things he already believed and followed. Yoshifusa said, “I found that dōTERRA shared very similar values concerning business, and I was impressed by the performance of dōTERRA’s products. I felt that they could truly make people happy.” Shortly after the meeting the company’s owners, Yoshifusa happily became a dōTERRA IPC. Yoshifusa wants everyone to enjoy sharing the valuable products dōTERRA provides. He said, “I know that others will appreciate our work. Your courageous first step will bring happiness to other people. Let’s work together as a team while enjoying the journey.” Nishida-san’s view of direct sales and knowledge of products is what has inspired his team, and allowed him to reach Diamond. Yoshifusa shares this advice with those seeking success. He said, “It is important to learn dōTERRA’s vision, products, and business plan in order to cultivate a firm sense of mission and commitment.” Yoshifusa feels that it is important to build a strong foundation for the company and a better environment for future leaders. He said, “Reaching Diamond is only the first step in becoming a leader. I hope to help many other wonderful members achieve the same rank so that we can share in the happiness dōTERRA brings.” 29