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 Who is the Customer? A Note on Motivation and Habits Discovering Lean. A Short History of Lean The Two Pillar Core Lean Tools Discovering Zen A Short History of Zen Core Concepts of Zen Zen and Business The Nexus of Leanand Zen Part Two – Reconnect. Healthy Body Connected Spirit Forgive Yoursel Gratitude Self-Inquiry Seek Stillness and Quietude Embrace Solitude Break the Routine Be Present, Aware, and Mindful Just Chill Meditate 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 Oh the Humanity! Respect Empathy and Compassion Humility Share Generously Serve Authentic Character Communication, Not Structur Performance, Not Policy Coaching, Not Reviews Joy, Not Fear Listen Deeply and Speak Softly And Then There’s You Part Five – Clarify Define Principles and Values What’s Your Why? 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 Thin All On One Page 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 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 Evolution Continue to Learn Do Something Different Explore the World Find Your Unique Path Life as Art