The Code of the Executive
Forty-seven Ancient Samurai Principles Essential for Twenty-first Century Leadership Success
Published on 27. January 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-452-28153-0 (ISBN)
Description
The samurai of 9th century Japan lived and died by a rigid code of ethics known as Bushido. This ancient set of principles for organisational leadership can be applied to your professional life by developing the skills and techniques needed to compete and succeed in today's world.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Books Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 178 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
130 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-452-28153-0 (9780452281530)
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Don Schmincke
The Code of the Executive
Forty-seven Ancient Samurai Principles Essential for Twenty-first Century Leadership Success
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Don Schmincke is president of Methods International, Inc., advisers to CEOs and executive teams worldwide. His work has been recognized in national media such as The Wall Street Journal and USA Today, and he speaks internationally to more than three hundred CEOs each year. A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he is on the faculty of Johns Hopkins University and lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
Content
Acknowledgments
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Death - The Foundation
In Conversation
In Health and Long Life
In Ethics
In Moderation
Personal Principles
Right and Wrong
Alertness
Legacy
Cooperation
Self-worth
Integrity
Bravery
Honor and Respect
Thrift
Friends
Reliability
Accountability
Humility
Avoid Rumor and Slander
Avoid Bragging
Matters Literary, Aesthetic, and Athletic
Roles and Responsibilities
Politics and Power
Sacrifice
Call to Arms
Duties
Consideration
Travel
Hiring and Promoting
Respecting Personnel
The Work Environment
Weapons and Resource Availability
Proving Yourself
Escort on Negotiations
Protecting the CEO
Education and Development
Educational Responsibility
History
Continuous Learning
The Management Arts
Informationship
Executive Knowledge
Leadership
Avoid Being an Oppressor
Avoid Extortion
Avoid Abusing Power and Authority
Do Not Defile the Executive Position
Giving and Receiving Favors
Family Business
The Latter End
Epilogue
Appendix A: Applying the Code in Daily Life
Appendix B: Additional Learning Resources
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Death - The Foundation
In Conversation
In Health and Long Life
In Ethics
In Moderation
Personal Principles
Right and Wrong
Alertness
Legacy
Cooperation
Self-worth
Integrity
Bravery
Honor and Respect
Thrift
Friends
Reliability
Accountability
Humility
Avoid Rumor and Slander
Avoid Bragging
Matters Literary, Aesthetic, and Athletic
Roles and Responsibilities
Politics and Power
Sacrifice
Call to Arms
Duties
Consideration
Travel
Hiring and Promoting
Respecting Personnel
The Work Environment
Weapons and Resource Availability
Proving Yourself
Escort on Negotiations
Protecting the CEO
Education and Development
Educational Responsibility
History
Continuous Learning
The Management Arts
Informationship
Executive Knowledge
Leadership
Avoid Being an Oppressor
Avoid Extortion
Avoid Abusing Power and Authority
Do Not Defile the Executive Position
Giving and Receiving Favors
Family Business
The Latter End
Epilogue
Appendix A: Applying the Code in Daily Life
Appendix B: Additional Learning Resources