The Way of the Ronin 3 Ed: Riding the Waves

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Summary: The Way of the Ronin : Riding the Waves of Change at Work
Review: I found this book to be very helpful. It articulated an approach to life that I have used for many years, but have not had a term for before now; it is great to learn that all the various pieces of one's way of doing things all fit together. Also, I thought the comparison she draws with ancient Japanese culture is very interesting. I felt a part of a larger group of people, sharing their struggles and their path, as I can very much relate to the difficulty of carving out a non-pre-fabricated career path. She has good suggestions for how to apply her ideas in a practical manner in the workplace, and lots of anecdotal examples, which nicely bridge the gap between theory and practice. I only wish I had encountered this book sooner, as it would have provided needed encouragement.--I now know that my approach to the workplace did end up standing me in good stead, but struggled with an initial period of many years when it looked like my approach wasn't paying off and there was something wrong with me because I couldn't find the right "ladder" to start climbing. I have only one critical comment: While the CONTENT of the drawings is very well-conceived and relevant, I don't like the fact that all the women are drawn as if they were sticking their chests and behinds out, and with shadowing that makes them look like they are wearing excessively tight skirts; This is inappropriate in a book that is supposed to get away from conventional workplace patterns. (I don't want my name mentioned over the web, but the author may have it and my e-mail address if she is interested.)