A leadership compass built on Japanese wisdom
Out October 2026
Lead with Kokoro
Most leadership books hand you a map or a framework. But the maps keep running out - the pace of change outdates them before the ink is dry.
Lead with Kokoro offers something steadier: a compass. Drawing on interviews with leaders and eight directions of Japanese wisdom, it's a practical guide to leading through uncertainty with heart, mind and spirit — kokoro (心). Not abstract philosophy, but a way to find your bearings when the path isn't clear.
The book
Leaders facing uncertainty, complexity and constant change - and anyone who senses that leading well is less about having every answer than about how you navigate when you don't.
Who it’s for
The eight directions
Ikigai (生き甲斐) purpose: finding your true direction.
Ma (間) the pause: creating space for clarity before you act.
Shoshin (初心) beginner's mind: meeting the new with fresh eyes.
Wabi-sabi (侘び寂び) imperfection: leading honestly in conditions that are never ideal.
Kintsugi (金継ぎ) repair: turning setbacks into a source of strength.
Wa (和 ) harmony: building collective strength that holds.
Kaizen (改善) small steps: improvement that compounds, 1% at a time.
Keiko (稽古) practice: the daily discipline that ties it all together.
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