Chinese Women Business Leaders :Seven Principles of Leadership

Publication subTitle :Seven Principles of Leadership

Author: Lee   Jean  

Publisher: Elsevier Science‎

Publication year: 2017

E-ISBN: 9780081012215

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780081010549

Subject: F279.2 China

Keyword: 经济计划与管理

Language: ENG

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Chinese Women Business Leaders - Seven Principles of Leadership includes seven women who represent the characteristics of ShEOs in the wave of Chinese economic reform. Their unique life stories are also reflections of changes in Chinese society. These women have each played a distinctive role In China’s rapid emergence. Reform and opening up has brought more opportunities than ever before to Chinese women, though along with these opportunities come some questions and challenges.

The fetters and shackles of tradition have been shattered. A path for self-actualization has opened up. Women in mainland China have experienced great changes, and struggled with conflicts between traditional heritage and modern values. Ever since reform and opening up in 1978, the rapid emergence of women in leadership roles in business has paralleled significant upheavals in the Chinese business landscape.

  • Offers a new perspective on leadership using examples from successful woman leaders in Chinese business
  • Includes seven unique case interviews with successful women leaders in China
  • Provides an overview of China’s business environment over the past 30 years and the challenges unique to entrepreneurs working in China

Chapter

Acknowledgments

Introduction

HAIER CEO Mianmian Yang: The Accommodating

GE International Vice President Heather Xiaojun Wang: The Persevering

Neoglory Group President Xiaoguang Zhou: The Nourishing

Voith Paper Asia President and CEO Mingming Liu: The Reflecting

JD.com’s Chief Human Resources Officer and General Counsel Long Yu: The Empowering

Peng Lei, Chief People Officer of Alibaba Group and President of Ant Financial Service: The Adapting

Ogilvy & Mather Greater China Vice Chairman Shenan Chuang: The Dedicating

References

1. The She-Era–Is It Here Yet?

A Women’s Leadership Revolution Runs Deep

The Rise of Women Leaders in Business

Is Leadership Still a Masculine Enterprise?

Feminization of Management

The Tortuous Path of “She-Leadership”

The Glass Ceiling Remains Steadfast in Women’s Minds

Double Standard in Success Criteria

A Fine Line Between Being Feminine but not Too Feminine

Chinese Women in a Changing World

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2. Chinese Philosophy of Water

Lao-Tzu’s Philosophy of Life: The Greatest Virtue Is Like That of Water

Confucius’ Philosophy of Water

The Greatest Virtue of Leadership Is Like Water

Ocean: the principle of accommodating and inclusive of differences

River: The principle of perseverance in moving toward the direction

Rain: The principle of nourishing based on altruism and resourcefulness

Lake: The principle of reflective and remain calm in storm

Waterfall: The principle of empowering

Shapelessness: the principle of adaptability and maintain the dumpy level

Water Droplet: The principle of dedication in penetrating in depth

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3. Ocean: The Accommodating

Unyielding, All-Encompassing, Resilient

A Young Ocean

Embracing the Opportunities That Come in with New Tides

An Immense Presence Through Selfless Influence

Accepting All Circumstances, Nurturing All Opportunities

Resilience Is Key when Face Adversity

Encouraging the Ocean Within

The Ocean and Its Moons

4. River: The Persevering

Determined, Steadfast, Connecting

Gentle but Unstoppable

The Start of the River’s Flow

Strong Currents Sway Even the Harshest Opponent

A New Life Around the Riverbend

A Humble Stream Becomes a Roaring River

Power Through Adversity

Keep Calm Like the River Flows

Braving the White Waters

Unstoppable Momentum

A River Diversifies Its Path

5. Rain: The Nourishing

Nurturing, Resourceful, Altruistic

Hardship in the Mountains

A Businesswoman Blossoms

The Businesswoman Becomes a Politician

Pushing Past Limits

Hard-Learned Lessons in Trust

Never Stop Absorbing Knowledge

The Downpour

Clouds Need Support to Rain

A Broad-Hearted and Dignified Leader

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6. Lake: The Reflective

Calm, Reflective, Empathic

A Lake in a Desert

As Insightful as It Is Beautiful

Calm in All Storms

Depth of Spirit, Clarity of Mind

A Constant Test of Strength

Rediscovering Inner Willpower

Humble Yet Self-Assured

A Reflective Mind

The Truth Behind Her Enduring Depths

Constant Deepening of Waters

7. Waterfall: The Empowering

Energetic, Adventurous, Tireless

A Bold Leap into New Waters

A Powerful Force Driving Change

When the Boss Is a Bottleneck, Strong Waters Break Through

From Confusion to Consensus

Rapid Waves Bring Positive Change

Unleashing Huge Potential

The Soft Touch of Mighty Falls

A Roaring Waterfall Cascades into a Serene Pond

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8. Water is Shapeless: The Adapting

Responsive, Leveling, Dynamic

Shifting to Unpredictable Waters

From Shapeless Vapors to a Roaring Presence

Shifting as the Environment Demands

A Woman of Many Faces

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9. Water Droplet: The Dedicating

Sharp, Focused, Steady

Reliable and Persistent Force

Finding Focus and Direction to Drop

Pick the Right Platform

Penetrate Your Goal, No Matter the Challenge

Persist but Never Damage

Blend Both Hard and Soft Skills

Inspiring New Droplets to Spring Forth

A Slow, Sustained Drip May Be More Effective Than a Torrent

Staying Focused when Making Choices

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Conclusion

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Index

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