Content Description The era of valuing "effort" is over! The way we think about "competent people" is undergoing a major shift. Who will thrive from now on? In this book, the author, known for his unique management philosophy, examines 110 types of business people, the kind you find in any company, and evaluates their abilities from a "bold perspective." Table of Contents 1. People with this personality - "Unexpected Strengths," "Unforeseen Weaknesses" - How to Utilize Them? 2. People with this ability - When "Fifty Powers" are Enough, When to Exert "One Hundred Powers" 3. People who make this effort - If you make it "fun and interesting," everything will go well! 4. People who take this attitude - Even if you get knocked down, become a "protruding nail" again 5. People who think this way - There are absolute conditions for "competent people"! I was impressed by the straightforward title that makes you want to pick it up. Each column can be read in less than 2 minutes, so it's a book that even people who don't usually read books can easily enjoy. The metaphors and arguments are clear, and the flow of the story that doesn't distract is likely to be helpful when compiling essays and speeches. With this title, it's a business book, so it wouldn't be persuasive without a solid track record of management, but the author established the predecessor of Horiba, Ltd. during his time at the Kyoto University Faculty of Science. He is also a pioneer of venture businesses. He sharply criticizes those who value harmony and avoid conflict, such as "people who tap on stone bridges before crossing," "people with few enemies," and "people who try to smooth things over," while praising aggressive people as "competent," such as "people who aim to be the head of the chicken rather than the rear of the ox," "people who speak their minds," "people who work independently," and "people who are not satisfied with a little success." It's also interesting that the book contains a warning about the thirties, which is "a crucial time for whether or not you will grow as an employee." The author notes that he doesn't see much vitality in people in their thirties, who should be at their peak, with both physical strength and hope. He analyzes the cause as "they have seen their superiors, who have been constantly exposed to competition and have lived a frantic life, and have reached their thirties while thinking that there might be an easier way to live." If you are startled by the author's prediction that "employees in their thirties will be overtaken by their juniors if they are not careful," I highly recommend reading it. (Kyoko Matsuura) Author: Masao Horiba / Author Publisher: Mikasa Shobo Product Format: 237 pages, 20 cm Target Audience: General Competent People, Incompetent People by Masao Horiba / Author