Manage the people around you

Author: Liu Nanzhong
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: As Communist Party members, we must not only uphold integrity and honesty ourselves but also manage our families and those around us, ensuring they are not led astray. When handling matters and working, we must be extremely cautious and always keep the interests of the people in mind. — Hu Jintao's speech at the Third Plenary Session of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection
Leaders must maintain a good image, the key being to uphold the principle of serving the Party and the people, governing for the people, remaining steadfast in major issues, and not overlooking minor details. Not only must they perform well themselves, but they must also manage those around them, such as subordinates and family members. It is essential to assess whether various tasks have made breakthroughs and achieved new results, with efficiency and innovation being the key. — Jiefang Ribao
Those closest to leaders live and work with them daily, gaining insights into many aspects of their lives. This information is often sought after by others. Close associates can use this information to exchange for what they need. Moreover, the words and actions of those around leaders can influence them. This influence is precisely what many hope for or fear. Leaders' close associates can leverage this hope or fear to achieve their own goals.
This book focuses on the marginal discipline of managing close associates. Leaders' close associates, due to their close proximity, have the greatest impact on the leaders' words, actions, work, and personal lives. Managing close associates may seem simple, but it is actually a top priority in a leader's political career, to some extent determining their political fate. The study, popularization, promotion, and application of close associate management not only hold theoretical significance but also carry extremely important practical implications. It not only meets the demands of leaders but will also have a positive impact on the Party, the country, officials, their close associates, and the people at large.