Brian DeVries is a coach, mentor & global leader in driving lean strategy and assessments within manufacturing, food processing, and distribution companies. He is dedicated to improving lives through continuous improvement work and focuses on his core values of Happiness, Empathy and Hope.  Brian has been recognized in the lean industry, having been featured on podcasts, an elected member of the Board of Directors for the Michigan Lean Consortium, and has spoken at numerous conferences.  He always looks for opportunities to empower people to change their lives through Continuous Improvement and always looks for opportunities to inspire!

I wrote this book to inspire a new way of thinking about leadership, one where leaders don’t have to do everything themselves but instead trust, empower, and uplift those around them. Too often, we tell stories where the hero must face every challenge alone. But true leadership isn’t about carrying the weight of the world, it’s about giving others the confidence and skills to succeed together.

Through simple tales like this, I hope to plant the seeds of leadership in young minds, showing that real strength comes from empathy, happiness, and courage. When we lead with these values, we don’t just solve problems, we create communities of capable, confident people who can rise to any challenge.