Lead soldiers by learning from the People's Liberation Army: Study the leadership art of the People's Liberation Army

Author: Long Zimin
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The People's Liberation Army is a vast organization with highly efficient operations and an endless stream of talent. A significant portion of the outstanding entrepreneurs active in today's Chinese business are of military background. Examples include Liu Chuanzhi of Lenovo, Zhang Ruimin of Haier, Ren Zhengfei of Huawei, Wang Shiqi of Vanke, Wang Hai of Double Star, Pan Ning of Galanz, Ren Zhiquang of Huafang Group, Guo Fansheng of Huicong International, Chen Ping of Zijieshuo, Liu Changle of Phoenix TV, Zhou Dingyuan of Zhenyang Construction, Zheng Daqing of Tiandi Group, Liu Yingxia of Xiangying Group, Sun Guangxin of Guanghui Group, Wei Xin of Founder Group, and Ding Gaoning of China Resources Group, among others. According to authoritative surveys, out of the top 500 entrepreneurs in China, more than 200 CEOs and deputy CEOs have a military background. Leaders who have undergone military-style education have upheld half of China's commercial power. The leadership culture, personnel management skills, training systems, and team-building methods of the People's Liberation Army are worth learning from modern business leaders. Guided by Mao Zedong Thought, the PLA grew from weakness to strength, evolving into an iron force and achieving victory after victory. Entrepreneurs who can learn from the PLA in leading teams and draw on the PLA's experience in managing personnel will be able to build a "mentally tough, disciplined, excellent in conduct, and highly competitive" workforce. Such an outstanding business team would be invincible!