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by Michael Teng (Author)
China is known as being a modern super economic power; however, the philosophers by whom the businessmen in China follow are anything but modern. Chinese businesses have adapted the teachings of ancient philosophers and use their wisdom to generate excellent companies. Several Chinese companies are Fortune 500 companies - and these companies have gotten to their positions because of adapting these philosophies. Overseas Chinese are early adopters of the ancient Chinese philosophers have benefited and controlled the economies in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Hong Kong, etc. One of the greatest philosophers in China was Admiral Zheng He. He had philosophies, which have echoed down throughout history. His approach to peace, in a time of war, is actually utilized quite regularly in boardrooms albeit not as well known or popular as Sun Zi. He is considered a business transformation guru and his techniques used to garner hundreds of fleet of ships and thousands of people to take the risk to travel with him in treacherous seas and faraway lands. And Zheng He left behind good will with all the countries that he visited. This is corporate transformation at its best. By gleaning from Zheng He, we can follow his steps for our business life. He, along with several other Chinese philosophers, have changed the way the Chinese do business. This book looks at his life and teachings, along with several other well-known philosophers' lives such as Sun Zi, Confucius etc, and shows how we can utilise these great teachers' technique and teachings in our business life . May the wisdom and truth of ancient Chinese teachings guide you and prepare you for business and beyond.
