Book for Managers in Their 50s, "Harassment Theory for Confused Managers," Published on Amazon to Update Values and Reprimand Correctly
Kazuhisa Mochizuki, a Certified Social Insurance and Labor Consultant and representative of Ryuju Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Office, has published the book "Harassment Response Theory for Managers Who Are Lost in Judgment" on Amazon Kindle. The book reached #1 in three Amazon categories shortly after its release. Targeting managers struggling with how to interact with younger employees in a changing workplace, the author, who has 38 years of experience in public administration, proposes a method of "correctly reprimanding" based on facts rather than personal criticism. The book emphasizes the need for communication adapted to the changing times.
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Kazuhisa Mochizuki, a Certified Social Insurance and Labor Consultant and representative of the Ryuju Social Insurance and Labor Consultant Office (Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture), which conducts harassment prevention training, has published the Amazon Kindle book "Harassment Response Theory for Managers Who Are Lost in Judgment." As of April 21, 2026, the book has achieved the #1 category ranking in three separate Amazon departments.
The book was written to address common concerns faced by modern managers, such as "Where is the line between guidance and harassment?" "I'm unsure how to interact with younger employees," and "I'm afraid of causing problems if I scold them."
■ The Workplace Environment in a Changed Era
The book discusses the significant changes in the workplace environment through the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras. Practices once considered acceptable, such as smoking in the workplace, using familiar nicknames for female employees, or engaging in conversations about private matters like marriage and relationships, are now often viewed as harassment or human rights violations. Author Mochizuki states that "society's entire operating system has been completely updated," pointing out that managers must also update their own values as old norms no longer apply in the modern workplace.
■ A "Modern Way of Reprimanding" Based on 38 Years of Administrative Experience
Author Kazuhisa Mochizuki worked as a Shizuoka prefectural official for 38 years until March 2024. He was involved in organizational management in various fields, including medical administration, port administration, and university affairs, serving in roles such as section chief. During this time, he experienced firsthand the shifting dynamics of superior-subordinate relationships, changing values regarding "strict guidance," and evolving perceptions of harassment.
In his 50s, he began considering a second career and challenged himself to pass the Social Insurance and Labor Consultant exam. He continued his studies while serving as a section chief at a public health center during the COVID-19 pandemic, passing the exam at age 58. He now runs his own office, providing harassment prevention and other training for government agencies and private companies.
■ Not "Don't Scold," but "Scold Correctly"
The book cautions against a trend of avoiding guidance for fear of harassment, arguing that "not saying anything" is not the solution. It emphasizes the importance of "the skill of conveying facts without attacking personality" and advocates for communication methods that foster understanding and acceptance in the recipient.
The book also covers the following topics:
- The boundary between guidance and power harassment
- Recognizing "unconscious harassment"
- Creating a team-based system for addressing problems
- Using laws not as "weapons" but as a "common language"
■ A Comment from the Author
"There's no use being sad or angry that times have changed," Mochizuki comments. "The important thing is to accept the change and update ourselves to use methods that resonate with today's younger generation."
■ Book Information
- Title: "Harassment Response Theory for Managers Who Are Lost in Judgment"
- Author: Kazuhisa Mochizuki
- ASIN: B0GX1S1N2T
- Release Date: April 13, 2026
- Language: Japanese
- File Size: 1.1 MB
- Pages: 39 pages
- Amazon URL: https://amzn.asia/d/07qDcrPm
The book was written to address common concerns faced by modern managers, such as "Where is the line between guidance and harassment?" "I'm unsure how to interact with younger employees," and "I'm afraid of causing problems if I scold them."
■ The Workplace Environment in a Changed Era
The book discusses the significant changes in the workplace environment through the Showa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras. Practices once considered acceptable, such as smoking in the workplace, using familiar nicknames for female employees, or engaging in conversations about private matters like marriage and relationships, are now often viewed as harassment or human rights violations. Author Mochizuki states that "society's entire operating system has been completely updated," pointing out that managers must also update their own values as old norms no longer apply in the modern workplace.
■ A "Modern Way of Reprimanding" Based on 38 Years of Administrative Experience
Author Kazuhisa Mochizuki worked as a Shizuoka prefectural official for 38 years until March 2024. He was involved in organizational management in various fields, including medical administration, port administration, and university affairs, serving in roles such as section chief. During this time, he experienced firsthand the shifting dynamics of superior-subordinate relationships, changing values regarding "strict guidance," and evolving perceptions of harassment.
In his 50s, he began considering a second career and challenged himself to pass the Social Insurance and Labor Consultant exam. He continued his studies while serving as a section chief at a public health center during the COVID-19 pandemic, passing the exam at age 58. He now runs his own office, providing harassment prevention and other training for government agencies and private companies.
■ Not "Don't Scold," but "Scold Correctly"
The book cautions against a trend of avoiding guidance for fear of harassment, arguing that "not saying anything" is not the solution. It emphasizes the importance of "the skill of conveying facts without attacking personality" and advocates for communication methods that foster understanding and acceptance in the recipient.
The book also covers the following topics:
- The boundary between guidance and power harassment
- Recognizing "unconscious harassment"
- Creating a team-based system for addressing problems
- Using laws not as "weapons" but as a "common language"
■ A Comment from the Author
"There's no use being sad or angry that times have changed," Mochizuki comments. "The important thing is to accept the change and update ourselves to use methods that resonate with today's younger generation."
■ Book Information
- Title: "Harassment Response Theory for Managers Who Are Lost in Judgment"
- Author: Kazuhisa Mochizuki
- ASIN: B0GX1S1N2T
- Release Date: April 13, 2026
- Language: Japanese
- File Size: 1.1 MB
- Pages: 39 pages
- Amazon URL: https://amzn.asia/d/07qDcrPm