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Leadership Lessons from the Animal Kingdom

Here, using various examples and a number of Chinese proverbs, the authors indicate, draw parallels as well as highlight and examine the leadership lessons drawn from nature, particularly so, of the animal kingdom. Interestingly, the Chinese visor or perspective is added to these interpretations.

'Life/ Work Balance, the Nature’s Way'

Here in this human resource management paper, the authors examine and interpret the concept of Taoism that the Chinese believe and practice for many centuries, and the paper is oriented towards attaining life/work balance in the light of modern day living. The authors also explain the ancient Chinese studied and followed the nature way which is the foundation of Taoism, and subscribing to living simply as in the nature’s way, makes for a more wholesome and balanced living. Here, the Taoist’s wisdom of ‘being empty’ is also expressed and explained. Using various examples and analogies, the authors indicate, draw parallels as well as examine and highlight the key lessons drawn from nature.