Confucius in the Boardroom: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lessons for Business
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Ancient Chinese wisdom redefined for modern business.
If you're intrigued by the idea of blending ancient philosophies with contemporary business strategies, this book might resonate with you. It's about transcending the cutthroat nature of modern commerce by embracing time-tested principles. You'll find a refreshing approach to leadership and ethics, possibly changing how you perceive success and conduct business. It could be the edge you need in today’s fast-paced corporate landscape.
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Confucius in the Boardroom: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lessons for Business
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ISBN: 9780787114176
Authors:
Stefan Rudnicki
Publisher: Newstar Pr
Date of Publication: 1998-02-01
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 2.4
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Adapts the teachings of twenty-five Asian sages from Confucius to Lao Tzu to the special needs of modern professional men and women--including self-understanding, creativity enhancement, coping with conflict, and effective leadership.
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Ancient Chinese wisdom redefined for modern business.
If you're intrigued by the idea of blending ancient philosophies with contemporary business strategies, this book might resonate with you. It's about transcending the cutthroat nature of modern commerce by embracing time-tested principles. You'll find a refreshing approach to leadership and ethics, possibly changing how you perceive success and conduct business. It could be the edge you need in today’s fast-paced corporate landscape.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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