{"product_id":"9780470769508","title":"The Shibumi Strategy A Powerful Way to Create Meaningful Change","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Shibumi Strategy\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Powerful Way to Create Meaningful Change\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMatthew E. May\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold Medal Winner, Business Fable, 2012 Axiom Business Book Awards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA personal leadership fable on applying principles of Zen to work \u0026amp; life choices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Shibumi Strategy\u003c\/i\u003e is a little book about a big breakthrough. It tells the story of a hardworking family man who finds himself in crisis when his company closes. Through his struggle, and guidance from unlikely sources, he learns subtle lessons in the form of “personal zen” principles, coming to understand that it is often the involuntary challenge, the setbacks, that harbor the power to transform. When approached as an opportunity — no easy task when simple survival is the first order of business—unforeseen trials can sometimes result in an altogether new lease on life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how \"personal leadership\" can lead to real (and not always easy) breakthroughs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes key lessons on commitment, preparation, struggle, breakthrough, and transformation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs based on \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShibumi,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e a Japanese word without literal definition that describes the height of personal excellence, elegant performance, and effortless effectiveness. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor those struggling with personal breakthroughs, \u003ci\u003eThe Shubimi Strategy\u003c\/i\u003e offers a new way to face work and life challenges for balanced solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMATTHEW E. MAY\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally recognized innovation author, design strategist, and columnist for the American Express OPEN Forum Idea Hub. He is a popular speaker and master \u003ci\u003ekaizen\u003c\/i\u003e coach, working with organizations all over the world. His previous books include \u003ci\u003eIn\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ePursuit of Elegance\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Elegant Solution\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Southern California. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 November 2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJossey-Bass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780470769508\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44384104710284,"sku":"9780470769508","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780470769508.jpg?v=1780193733","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780470769508","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}