The Tao of Business
Published on 3. March 2022
184 pages
978-988-16089-9-4 (ISBN)
Description
Discover the ancient wisdom of Chinese Tao and how it applies to modern business with this fresh, uncomplicated guide. German Tao expert Ansgar Gerstner explains how to make use of the timeless principles of the Tao Te Ching, providing a unique insight to the challenges of contemporary business and the forces of human nature that underpin them.
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Content
- Intro
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- 1. Taoist Champions
- Successful Management
- The Daodejing and the Zhuangzi
- Taoist Champions
- The Tao and the Leader
- 2. Building a Business
- The Action of Non-Action
- Trust
- Provide Benefit Rather Than Do Harm
- Constancy
- Reduction
- 3. Competing in the Marketplace
- Non-Competitive Competitiveness
- A Good Warrior is Not Hot-Tempered
- Harmony
- Agility
- Fix Things before They Become Problems
- 4. Being the Boss
- Lead, But Do Not Rule
- Non-Action and No Agenda
- Be a Model Person
- The Attitude of Serving
- 5. Managing a Team
- Ziran - Be Natural and Authentic
- Be Adaptive
- Emotional Intelligence
- Consistency and Continuity
- 6. Creating Workplaces
- Company Facilities and Efficiency
- Feng Shui
- A Life in the Office
- Natural Connectors
- 7. Dealing with Stress
- Caring for Life
- Tranquility
- Emptiness
- Focus Your Ch'i and Attain Softness
- 8. The Tao and the Global Economic Crisis
- Cautiousness
- Simple Truths
- Sustainability
- Moderation
- Always Hitting the Right Spot
- Acknowledgments
- Selected Readings, Videos and Audio Files
