The hard apprenticeship of Konosuke Matsushita
Konosuke Matsushita, the founder of Panasonic Corporation, embodied the essence of Japanese leadership. In 1918, he established Matsushita Electric Manufacturing Works as a small vendor of lamp sockets. Over the decades, it evolved into a global powerhouse, encompassing iconic brands like Panasonic, Sanyo, Technics, and National, employing over 200,000 people worldwide. Matsushita’s leadership was deeply