- Paperback: 136 pages
- Publisher: Shambhala (Sep 1 1992)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0877736677
- ISBN-13: 978-0877736677
- Product Dimensions: 14 x 0.8 x 21.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#182,276 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #89 in Books > Nonfiction > Philosophy > Eastern > Taoism
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The teachings of eight Taoist masters of the Han dynasty are covered in this presentation. Passages include those on leadership, society and war. The teachings are as current today as they were 2000 years ago. The introduction is superior, and Warrilow reads the text beautifully. His voice is clear, accentuating the classicism of the words. Although the text is abridged, the selections are cohesive. Listeners will ask for the book after finishing the tape. E.L.C. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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Review
"Are leaders born or made? If leadership skills can be imparted at all through words, this book, written some 2,000 years ago, offers some possibilities. And leave it to Thomas Cleary, who translates difficult works twice as fast as most of us read them, to bring us a crucial addition to classical tracts on war and leadership."—Japan Times
"This is wisdom for the new age. It's almost spooky how relevant are the words of these Taoist sages in this time of government excess and civil unrest. There are lessons here that our leaders and executives, and perhaps most importantly our children, could profit by."—Thom Calandra, financial columnist, San Francisco Examiner
"This is wisdom for the new age. It's almost spooky how relevant are the words of these Taoist sages in this time of government excess and civil unrest. There are lessons here that our leaders and executives, and perhaps most importantly our children, could profit by."—Thom Calandra, financial columnist, San Francisco Examiner
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good, but "The Art of Wealth" is better,
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This review is from: The Book of Leadership and Strategy: Lessons of the Chinese Masters (Paperback)
This is classic, and very very good. But it is way too short, and the "The Art of Wealth" translated by Thomas Cleary also, is alot better. Much good wisdom in this book.
5.0 out of 5 stars
A philosophical look at leadership and strategy...,
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This review is from: The Book of Leadership and Strategy (Paperback)
This book is more philosophical than some others of similar titles and natures are. It views leadership and strategy through the lens of Taoist thinking, and as such is more concerned with the spiritual and ethical development of a leader. The book is broken into four sections: State and Society; Warfare; Peace; and Wisdom. Each is linked to the other, and follows the previous topic. There is a lot of discussion on the health of a given society, and how both the heads of a society as well as the people within it reflect and affect its overall health. There is a lot of focus on the causes and effects of warfare, as well as the ethics of waging war properly. This is a small book, one that you can keep in your pocket or briefcase, perfect in size for reading on the train into work or while sitting in a doctor's office. It's full of essays that will make you think, and perhaps re-evaluate how you deal with certain situations in your life. It is worth buying, no question about that.
5.0 out of 5 stars
up there with the bible,
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This review is from: The Book of Leadership and Strategy: Lessons of the Chinese Masters (Paperback)
i read on the subject of eastern philosophy and the book of leadership and strategy is one that encompasses a typical taoist thought. very informative, and makes more sense than most holy books. thomas cleary is on my list of authors
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