Let the Samurai Be Your Guide : Seven Bushido Pathways to Personal Success

"Bushido, the samurai code of ethics, prepares each of us to see what is important in life.It's truly the foundation for being a great human being." -Patsy Surh O'Connell, President of the Asia Pacific Cultural CenterLeadership lessons inspired by the Samurai spirit and the resilience of Japanese American pioneers. In Let the Samurai Be Your Guide, Lori Tsugawa Whaley-a third-generation Japanese American, author, keynote speaker, and professional life coach-delivers a heartfelt tribute to the Nisei (second-generation Japanese Americans) while drawing upon the enduring principles of Bushido, the Samurai code of ethics.This book explores how the Samurai ethos shaped Japanese culture and influenced the remarkable leadership of individuals who navigated profound challenges with courage, integrity, and honor. Whaley interweaves the seven tenets of Bushido-courage, integrity, benevolence, respect, honesty, honor, and loyalty-with the compelling stories of historical figures, including:Senato