Tang Sanzang has a trick when leading the team.

Author: Wang Shaonong
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book is part of the "Four Great Classics Management Philosophy" series, teaching you how to become an effective team leader. The Tang Monk, compassionate and always saving people along the way, is seen as the natural savior by both his disciples and passersby, joining his cause. Everyone knows the Tang Monk is soft-hearted, but few realize his heart is also firm. He is determined to go to the West to retrieve the scriptures—what else is this but a firm resolve? To reach the West, Sun Wukong is essential. But what if Sun Wukong is unruly? Just recite the Iron Headband Curse. Managers must know how to recite the curse to restrain their subordinates, thereby leading the team to achieve its goals. The Tang Monk has two key management strategies: benevolence and the curse. The curse refers to the Iron Headband Curse—stubborn as Sun Wukong is, he becomes obedient upon hearing it. But simply reciting the curse isn’t enough. Management is about earning trust. Force cannot make people obey; benevolence can. The Tang Monk showed kindness to each of his subordinates, which is why everyone followed him. Benevolence has two aspects: saving people and giving hope. Combined with timely rewards and punishments, a cohesive and motivated team can be formed.