This book examines the essence of leadership, its characteristics and its ways in Asia through a cultural and philosophical lens. Using Asian proverbs and other quotes, it discusses leadership issues and methods in key Asian countries including China, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Malaysia and Singapore. It also explores the leadership styles of various great Asian political and corporate leaders. Further, it investigates several unique Asian philosophies, such as Buddhism, Guan Yin, Confucianism, Ta Mo, Chinese Animal zodiac signs, Hindu Gods, the Samurai, the Bushido Spirit and Zen in the context of leadership mastery and excellence. Offering numerous examples of a potpourri of the skills and insights needed to be a good, if not a great, leader, this practical, action-oriented book encourages readers to think, reflect and act.
Cuprins
Leaders, Managers and Bosses.- Leadership and the Importance of Example.- Leadership and Ethics.- Leadership and Motivation.- Leadership in China, Mongolia and Tibet.- Leadership in India.- Leadership in Japan.- Father Leadership in Kazakhstan.- Leadership in Malaysia.- Father Leadership in Negara Brunei Darussalam.- Leadership in Singapore.- Women and Mother Leadership.- Leadership and the Twelve Chinese Zodiac Animals.- Leadership and Change.- Team Leadership and Teambuilding.- Resilience and Leadership in Asia.- Using Soft Power.- Food for Thoughts and Actions – From Baby Steps to Bold Charges.- The Future – Going Further, Doing More, Going Stronger.
Despre autor
Professor Dr. Patrick Low is the Dean, Faculty of Construction Technologies, Infrastructure and Management, Kaz GASA: Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering and Director of Scientific Center and Kazakh American University/ International Educational Corporation, Almaty, Kazakhstan. Prof Dr. Low is also the Visiting Professor (Human Resource Management) in the University of the South Pacific. Prior to this, Professor Dr. Patrick Low was teaching Managing Negotiations, Leadership, Change Management, Management and Organisational Behaviour at the graduate level and Leadership Basics, Challenging Leadership, Business and Society, Organisational Development and Change, Organisation Design and Analysis, Organisational Leadership Issues at the undergraduate level in the Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
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