Touching Wisdom: Top Thoughts from 43 Famous CEOs Around the World

Author: Yang Dongxiong
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The world's biggest enemy is ourselves. The world will change day by day, and you must learn to adjust, otherwise you cannot survive. Leadership is servitude; the best leaders must also be excellent followers. Even if you disagree with others' opinions, you must be able to accept different viewpoints. For the pursuit of the company, you must restrain your ego. You must be willing to take risks for your employees. If you are not willing to fight for your employees, don't expect them to fight for you. — Herb Kelleher, founder of Southwest Airlines
Now, the work of high executives has changed from what it used to be. What matters most is that management and leadership are very different. In the past, many people managed businesses, but now the top executives of large companies do not spend a lot of time on management and should not do so. Most of their time should be spent on leadership. The competition in the world is becoming increasingly fierce, and change is becoming faster and faster. There is not enough time to manage, control, and track results. You must focus on the future, beliefs, values, motivation, and removing obstacles for employees—Bob Ecton, Vice President of General Motors
The difference between today's executives and the biggest difference from the previous generation is the speed of change. It seems like running on a treadmill, but you never really reach the destination. In the past, you had a goal, but now there is no goal. Because, goals and capabilities have changed too quickly. You need to adjust your mindset to adapt to the new environment, which is a trait shared by most great leaders. They are very open to change and are therefore able to create a learning environment—Hans Beech, CEO of Deloitte
This book collects the management wisdom of 43 top CEOs from around the world, telling their personal experiences and successful insights on leadership styles, human resources, corporate culture, corporate transformation and change, and corporate management strategies—all of which lead businesses to glory. Their incisive judgments allow readers to deeply understand the key and essence of corporate management after being inspired. This book is suitable for corporate managers at all levels, individual entrepreneurs, and economics scholars, making it a valuable reference and guide.