Leadership Lessons from the Way of the Warrior
April 14, 2025
Over the past weeks, I’ve explored the seven virtues of Bushido – timeless values that
Dive into my curated collection of career-defining moments and life lessons. Each post offers a nugget of wisdom you can apply today.
Over the past weeks, I’ve explored the seven virtues of Bushido – timeless values that
Fear of failure often stops us before we even begin. We fixate on worst-case scenarios,
Success and failure are never final until the last moment. Complacency can turn victory into
Loyalty is the glue that holds relationships and organizations together. In Bushido, Chūgi (忠義) embodies
Success, opportunities, and rewards rarely come without effort. If something seems too good to be
Life doesn’t always go as planned. You can dwell on the “why” or take action
Honesty builds credibility, trust, and lasting relationships. In Bushido, Makoto (誠) means truthfulness in both
The truth is often right in front of you – you just need to see
Like it or not, you are exactly where you’ve chosen to be: every job, relationship,
Compassion is a leader’s greatest strength. In Bushido, Jin (仁) represents empathy, kindness, and using
Worrying about the future won’t make it any easier. The challenges that seem overwhelming today
Holding onto failing projects or relationships often does more harm than good: the longer you