Leader's ability to judge people

Author: Geng Jing
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: The book "The Art of Leadership and Talent Recognition" meticulously selects classic discussions on observing, assessing, and identifying people from a wealth of historical texts, supplemented by typical historical examples for elaboration. It aims to provide enlightenment to modern leaders, as the saying goes, "Learn from the past to understand the present." While immersing yourself in the richness of history and absorbing the invaluable life wisdom of sages, you can use this book to find your " " (lit. "thousand-li horse," meaning a outstanding talent) in your career.
"The Art of Leadership and Talent Recognition" draws from the wisdom of Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and Legalism, among other classical schools of thought, and is further illustrated with vivid historical examples. It precisely categorizes various methods of recommending talents, identifying talent, and discerning treachery throughout history. The book discusses the recognition and assessment of talent from multiple perspectives—such as speech, behavior, personality, and demeanor—and scientifically points out the principles and taboos of talent recognition and assessment. It is an insightful and accessible guide, moving from the external to the internal, making it the ideal choice for modern leaders seeking to observe, assess, and identify talent.
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