This item is from my home collection. It is in very good condition, but being old, there is some aging on the cover, etc. We appreciate your understanding. Leadership Lessons from the Yakuza by Shigeju Yamahira. The yakuza world, where the oyabun (boss) is said to be responsible for both strengthening and destroying the organization. What is the leadership that nurtures subordinates? A must-read, practical essay for modern people. The yakuza world, where the oyabun is said to be responsible for strengthening, weakening, maintaining, and destroying the organization. What is the leadership that nurtures subordinates who would even give up their lives? The second installment in the "Learning from the Yakuza" series, a must-read, practical essay for modern people. Chapter 1: Leadership Skills for Nurturing Subordinates - How the Yakuza Raise Their Youngsters (The Room Dweller System: A Newcomer Training System; The Determination to Die: Teach the Mind Not to Run Away; Always Make Subordinates Have a Rivalry Mentality: Nothing is Born Without Competition; To Raise Subordinates, It Is Also Necessary to Let Go: You Can Only Cross the Log Bridge Alone; Those Who Choose a Large Pistol Have Great Potential: Always Have an Offensive Mind, etc.) Chapter 2: Leadership That Attracts Subordinates - The Fate of the Organization Rests on the Leader (What is the Existence of a Leader in a Yakuza Organization?; Conditions for a Successor; Ninkyo (Chivalry) Controls People: It is the Heart, Not Power, That Attracts Subordinates; Above All, Unwavering Strength and a Determination Not to Retreat Are Necessary for Subordinates to Follow; Leaders Must Not Make Mistakes in Their Actions, etc.) From Reviews: While incorporating episodes from the yakuza world, it describes how to raise subordinates who are willing to give up their lives. Because there are many extreme examples, it is probably not something that can be used as a guide for raising subordinates in the civilian world, but it is interesting to read and the mindset is helpful.