The Tao of Power: Lao Tzu’s classic guide to leadership, influence and excellence - Brossura

Wing, R. L.

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ISBN 10: 0722534914 ISBN 13: 9780722534915

Casa editrice: Thorsons, 1997

Riassunto

This new translation of the Tao Te Ching is a treasure that can reveal the path to extraordinary personal excellence and success. The ancient Chinese classic has been illuminating the secrets of influence to leaders for 2,500 years. It has been translated more frequently than any other book except the Bible.

This new translation has been hailed for its clariy and precision. Moreover, the author has added commentaries that reveal the startling depth and breadth of application of the original. Rare paintings and bold calligraphy throughout breathe life into these adding insights into the principles of management, leadership and relationships.

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L'autore:

R. L. Wing is the bestselling author of The I Ching Workbook, The Illustrated I Ching and The Art of Strategy.

Dalla quarta di copertina:

'The TAO of POWER' IS A INVALUABLE TOOL FOR DEVELOPING THE ENDURING QUALITIES OF LEADERSHIP AND PERSONAL EXCELLENCE.

LAO TZU’S TAO TE CHING, the ultimate guide to strategic thought and a classic text on the art of leadership, has been brought power and influence to leaders in all walks of life. It has been in use continuously for 2,500 years and has been translated more frequently than any other book except the Bible.

This modern translation by R. L. Wing, author of the highly successful 'I Ching Workbook', is remarkable for its clarity and precision. In addition to the 81 passages in the 'Tao of Power', the author has added commentaries that reveal the original text’s startling depth and breathe life into Lao Tzu’s timeless concepts. Accompanying the text are a series of exercises and opportunities for reflection to help today’s readers discover for themselves the Tao’s ancient secrets of successful leadership.

'The Tao of Power' blends the principles of management, physics and evolution with the rare philosophical insights of ancient China. In his investigations of nature, Lao Tzu discovered that an ability to adapt to change and the intuition to foresee change were the keys to survival.

'The Tao of Power' comprises a step-by-step guidebook on how to develop intuition, respond to change, and build personal power without resorting to force. In following the Tao leaders can gain the exceptional awareness that will lead to ultimate triumph in any situation.

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• Editore: Thorsons
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0722534914
• ISBN 13: 9780722534915
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 144