The leader is best,

When people are hardly aware of his existence,

Not so good when people praise his government,

Less good when people stand in fear,

Worst, when people are contemptuous.

Fail to honor people, and they will fail to honor you.

But of a good leader, who speaks little

When his work is done, his aim fulfilled,

The people say, 'We did it ourselves.'

  

Tao-style Business Plan

Ancient Taoist Meditation

    

 
Vadim Kotelnikov advice quotes

Coaching by Example

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Leadership East-West style Vadim Kotelnikov, KIET, India, Innompic Games

Eastern-Western Leadership

Here is an illustration of a mixed Eastern-Western leadership style: as the leader, I am in front (Western style), but I am not seen (Eastern style).

  

 
Lao Tzu advice quotes teachings

The Master leads by purifying people's minds, filling their bellies, weakening their ambitions, and making them become strong.

Lao Tzu

 

 
 

The Master observes the world, but trusts his inner vision. He allows things to come and go. His heart is as open as the sky.

Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader among men.

The more regulations there are, the poorer the people.

Humanity attained unity that they might flourish. Their leaders attained unity that they might set the example.

 

Leadership Styles

Leader as Servant

Cultural Intelligence

Eastern vs. Western Philosophy

China

Five Basic Elements

    

 
Lao Tzu advice quotes teachings

The Master does nothing, yet he leaves nothing undone.

Lao Tzu