肩書き — They May Respect Your Title, Not You
2026-08-26
肩書き — They May Respect Your Ti...

肩書き — They May Respect Your Title, Not You
In Japanese, 肩書き (katagaki) means a title or position—President, CEO, Director, Professor, and so on.
 
When you hold an important title, people may listen carefully, return your calls, invite you to meetings, and treat you with respect. It is easy to believe they are doing this because of who you are.
 
But sometimes they are respecting your title, not you.
 
The real test comes when the title disappears.
 
If you retire, leave the company, or lose your position, will those same people still call you? Will they still ask for your opinion? Will they still want to have lunch with you?
 
A title gives you authority, but it does not automatically give you respect. Genuine respect must be earned through how you treat people, how you keep your word, and how you behave when you have nothing to gain.
 
Your business card may open doors today. But someday the title will be gone.
 
Make sure people remember the person who was behind it.

 
 
 
Disclaimer: I use AI as a tool to help create images and proofread my writing. However, the ideas, opinions, experiences, and messages in my posts are my own. AI does not generate my posts for me. It simply helps me present my own words and ideas more clearly.






Kenichi Uchikura
Founder & CEO

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (PSPINC)
Uchikura & Co., LLC.

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ABOUT THIS BLOG

I was born and raised in Japan and have spent most of my adult life in the United States. Through this blog, I share Japanese culture, language, expressions, and wisdom. My goal is not to say one culture is better, but to explore different perspectives and what we can learn from them.

Your comments are always welcome.

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