{"product_id":"the-shibumi-strategy-a-powerful-way-to-create-meaningful-change-hardcover","title":"The Shibumi Strategy: A Powerful Way to Create Meaningful Change - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatthew E. May\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What if we are constantly being sent signals and offered opportunities, but because we are so involved in our mad rush to survive the day that we simply don't receive them? What if we're stuck, asleep at the wheel, and we just don't know it, because our conventional ways of thinking, rigidly structured routines, and solidly set minds block us from discovering what the universe is calling us to do?\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the introduction\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Shibumi Strategy is a little book about a big breakthrough. It tells the story of Andy Harmon, 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 Zen principles, coming to understand that it is often the unexpected setbacks that harbor the power to transform. When approached as an opportunity, these unforeseen trials can often result in a life-changing breakthrough. For Andy, it comes in the form of shibumi--a Zen concept without direct translation in English but connoting effortless effectiveness, elegant simplicity, and the height of personal excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging and enlightening, The Shibumi Strategy provides a pathway for a five-phase cycle, encompassing lessons on commitment, preparation, struggle, breakthrough, and transformation. Also included are short insights, practical takeaways, and exercises for incorporating this philosophy in everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned to strike a universal chord, Andy's journey toward shibumi enables individuals to adopt their own interpretations of the concept and create meaningful changes in their lives. For those navigating difficult transitions, struggling to overcome internal setbacks, seeking to regain balance, or simply taking new directions, The Shibumi Strategy offers a fresh perspective on the challenges we all face at some point in work and life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"What if we are constantly being sent signals and offered opportunities, but because we are so involved in our mad rush to survive the day that we simply don't receive them? What if we're stuck, asleep at the wheel, and we just don't know it, because our conventional ways of thinking, rigidly structured routines, and solidly set minds block us from discovering what the universe is calling us to do?\"\u003cbr\u003e FROM THE INTRODUCTION \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 Andy Harmon, 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 Zen principles, coming to understand that it is often the unexpected setbacks that harbor the power to transform. When approached as an opportunity, these unforeseen trials can often result in a life-changing breakthrough. For Andy, it comes in the form of \u003ci\u003eshibumi\u003c\/i\u003e--a Zen concept without direct translation in English but connoting effortless effectiveness, elegant simplicity, and the height of personal excellence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngaging and enlightening, \u003ci\u003eThe Shibumi Strategy\u003c\/i\u003e provides a pathway for a five-phase cycle, encompassing lessons on commitment, preparation, struggle, breakthrough, and transformation. Also included are short insights, practical takeaways, and exercises for incorporating this philosophy in everyday life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned to strike a universal chord, Andy's journey toward \u003ci\u003eshibumi\u003c\/i\u003e enables individuals to adopt their own interpretations of the concept and create meaningful changes in their lives. For those navigating difficult transitions, struggling to overcome internal setbacks, seeking to regain balance, or simply taking new directions, \u003ci\u003eThe Shibumi Strategy\u003c\/i\u003e offers a fresh perspective on the challenges we all face at some point in work and life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more information, please visit: \u003cbr\u003e www.shibumistrategy.com, become a Shibumi fan on Facebook, and download the Shibumi app from iTunes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.73 x 7.12 x 5.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 16, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Axiom Business Book Awards (2012)\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51762021826848,"sku":"9780470769508","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9652d4d06489135cca6259dab944c7d7.webp?v=1780215153","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-shibumi-strategy-a-powerful-way-to-create-meaningful-change-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}