Breaking into US management – I was the Dean in the US: I was the Dean in the US

Author: Wan Yiping
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The author describes his life journey from studying abroad, job hunting after graduation, to becoming a university professor, and ultimately serving as the president of a university. He narrates how he draws on the dual wisdom of Eastern and Western cultures, as well as his experiences in resolving various complex and challenging issues during his tenure as president. The book showcases his insights and skills in navigating relationships with American superiors, colleagues, and subordinates. It is a difficult yet inspiring journey of a Chinese person striving for success overseas, and a philosophy of life written with the accumulation of half a lifetime. The author began learning foreign languages at the age of 22, went to the United States for studies at 33, and became the president of the School of Education at Kennesaw State University in Georgia, USA, at 44. He is the first Chinese president in the history of the United States to hold this position and also serves as the chairperson of the Standing Committee of the US-China Education Foundation. He has been invited back to China for visits and lectures on multiple occasions. In the book, the author recounts his life journey from studying abroad, job hunting after graduation, to becoming a university professor, and ultimately serving as the president of a university. He shares how he draws on the dual wisdom of Eastern and Western cultures, resolves various complex and challenging issues during his tenure as president, and demonstrates his insights and skills in navigating relationships with American superiors, colleagues, and subordinates. "Perseverance in human relationships is the essence of writing, and clarity in understanding worldly affairs is the essence of learning. Success is not just about knowledge but also about knowing how to interact with others. Emotional intelligence is more important than intellectual intelligence."