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Contents
Introduction
Cover Page
The Simple Leader
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Impressions
Foreword
Introduction
The Why of The Simple Leader
Using this Book
About the Author
Resources
Part One – Fundamentals
Part One - Fundamentals
Who is the Customer?
A Note on Motivation and Habits
Discovering Lean
A Short History of Lean
The Two Pillars
Core Lean Tools
Discovering Zen
A Short History of Zen
Core Concepts of Zen
Zen and Business
The Nexus of Lean and Zen
Part Two – Reconnect
Part Two - Reconnect
Healthy Body
Connected Spirit
Forgive Yourself
Gratitude
Self-Inquiry
Seek Stillness and Quietude
Embrace Solitude
Break the Routine
Be Present, Aware, and Mindful
Just Chill
Meditate
Part Three – Create
Part Three – Create
Remove Distractions
The Big Three
The Hour of Power
Leverage Productive Time
Deal with it Now
Journal
Kanban Work
Confront Mortality
The Intentional Routine
Create Flow
Part Four – Lead
Part Four – Lead
Oh the Humanity!
Respect
Empathy and Compassion
Humility
Share Generously
Serve
Authentic Character
Communication, Not Structure
Trust, Not Control
Performance, Not Policy
Coaching, Not Reviews
Joy, Not Fear
Listen Deeply and Speak Softly
And Then There’s You
Part Five – Clarify
Part Five – Clarify
Define Principles and Values
What’s Your Why?
The Beginner’s Mind
Observe the Now
Document the Current State
Envision the Future State
Create the Hoshin Plan
Short, But Not Too Short
The One Big Thing
All On One Page
Part Six – Simplify
Part Six - Simplify
Declutter and Organize
Minimize
The Waste of Choice
Align and Eliminate
Just Say No
Reduce Information Overload
Go Visual
Learning by Writing by Hand
Part Seven – Improve
Part Seven – Improve
Start. Now.
Plan, Do, Study, Adjust
Change for the Better
The Human Side of Change
Go and See
Standard Work
Map the Value Stream
Improvement Kata
Daily Management and Accountability
A New Take on Training
Reflection
Celebrate Success
Part Eight – Grow
Part Eight - Grow
Evolution
Continue to Learn
Do Something Different
Explore the World
Find Your Unique Path
Life as Art
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Cover Page
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