The Leader's Soul
James ShinWeekly reflections on leadership and life — drawn from real experience, not textbooks. For those who want to lead with clarity, integrity, and intention.
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Count the Arrows
“Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge.” — Simon Sinek
Early in my career, my view of leadership was simpler than I’d like to admit. Like most people at the start, I understood it l...
The Climb Is Never Just About the Mountain
“You don’t have to be a hero to accomplish great things — to compete. You can just be an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals.” — Sir Edmund Hillary
Two years ago, I climbed Mt. Fuji.
It had been on my b...
The Dichotomy of Sports
I saw this picture with a simple caption: “The dichotomy of sports.” Simple, yet profound.
The dichotomy of sports: After the match between Japan and Brazil
The 2026 World Cup is in full swing, and this caption came after a hard-fought ma...
You Can Miss Notes, But Not the Music
“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” — Elbert Hubbard
We are a musical family. And through music, we came to know a distinguished violinist in his 80s — a man who had spent a li...
Never Accept a Hobson's Choice
“A leader’s power lies in having options. The moment you have only one choice, you are at the mercy of circumstances.” — John C. Maxwell
Have you ever heard the phrase “Hobson’s choice”?
It refers to a situation where you have only...
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I'm James Shin. Spent decades leading global teams around the world. The best leadership lessons come from life, not textbooks. Author of The Leader's Soul. Writing weekly reflections on leading with intention. I'm glad you're here.
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