The inherent fear and reluctance of many companies to embark on a Lean journey can be self-destructive. This book explores the psychology behind why so many companies avoid Lean and hold on to inefficient processes. Drawing on personal experience, the author describes why and how businesses cling to the eight deadly wastes and why they continue to find ways to place improvement on the back burner. Whether it's poor leadership, the inability to change, or pure ego, the text explores the perplexing commitment to inefficiency.