The first step in Lean leadership is a commitment to self-development. Topics such as continuous improvement and respect for people are the pillars for this kind of improvement. Not until now has there been a book flexible enough to be a coaching guide that helps you develop your people to their fullest, and an implementation manual for everyone interested in achieving amazing goals. This book helps leaders become effective coaches and guides employees toward their true purpose as they achieve success.

What makes The Harada Method unique is its five forms. These five forms create a system for self-reliance, they are 1) the self-evaluation form 2) the long-term goal form 3) the open-window 64 chart 4) the routine check sheet, and 5) the daily diary. This is a complete system for day-to-day management for coaches and those who do not have a coach.

This method is so powerful it has been called the People side of Lean and given the distinction of being the world's best system for day-to-day management. Whether you are a business executive, or a professional baseball player, like Shohei Ohtani, this system will help you become self-reliant as you reach your goals. Committing to self-development is not enough. This is the system – when followed – that will help you become the best you can be.