Life is about trying to mix the right ingredients in the right amounts. I learned this when in my first jobs in restaurants when I was cooking. I also knew it from my grandmother, who would know how much of each ingredient without measuring. Following a recipe by reading it or by memory can create great dishes. But to be a great cook is about more than following a recipe; it is about knowing how to combine different ingredients in new and exciting ways. My guest James Shin knows about cooking, and he knows about cultural ingredients that lead to great designs and outcomes. We talk about his experiences as an industrial engineer and leader in a global company, which lead to his book "The Leader's Soul." We also talk about the styles of leadership in different national contexts, and what can be learned from each. Finally, we talk about the importance of nuance in leadership and design, and how keeping things simple in design projects can be the best way to achieve progress and improve outcomes.