Some people try to lead with the 48 Laws of Power, others with The Prince, and others with How to Win Friends and Influence People. There are probably good lessons in all those books.
But I prefer to lead with the Tao. It may take longer. It may not work very well for me in today’s hyper-competitive, short-term thinking, CYA-cultured corporate world. It may even mean I miss a few promotions along the way. But in the end I believe it is the most satisfying path for me, the people who work alongside me along the way, and the customers I serve.
Here’s a great book that describes the way I like to think of leadership: Real Power, Business Lessons from the Tao Te Ching.
But you should probably read the other books too, just so you know what you’re up against.
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