Confucius’ Wisdom
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Chapter 36 The Ability to Learn Quickly
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For an enterprise to be successful, apart from working extremely hard, the only alternative is to ensure that employees have the ability to learn quic...
Chapter 35 The Key to Upgrading
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The wise are not confused, the Ren person is not anxious, the brave are not afraid.
Chapter 34 Versatility
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Low cost is not the decisive factor. Making something different is what really counts.
Chapter 33 Novel Thinking Is the Source of Everything
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The world changes fast. If you cannot let go of old ways of thinking and doing things, and simply try to repeat your current success, you are sure to ...
Chapter 32 Find the Root of the Problem
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Take a long-term view. If you don’t, you’re bound to have problems in the short term.
Chapter 31 Start from Ren
06 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The most precious aspect of a first-rate corporate culture is not high tech, but high touch.
Chapter 30 Choose the Right People
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first and most important step in selecting employees is to use the right people.
Chapter 29 Constant Improvement
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is no so-called best system, just a best system for the current circumstances. Systems and quality are the same – they both require constant i...
Chapter 28 Customer First
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Once a corporate culture of “customer first” is established, employees will want to do what is right for customers. Giving directives to employees...
Chapter 27 Running a Business - The Ultimate Level
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If a leader wants to achieve effortless control, he must use culture to manage, lead and control.
Chapter 26 Firmly Uphold Justice
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Never underestimate the importance of business ethics. How can a company or manager who does not have the trust of customers do business well?
Chapter 25 Respect Heaven, Love Mankind
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The key reason why Japanese entrepreneur, Kazuo Inamori, never let any of his companies suffer a loss was that he respected heaven and loved mankind.
Chapter 24 Earning Customers' Trust
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Enterprises that want sustainability today must be concerned about their customers, the planet and the future.
Chapter 23 Build a Corporate Culture That Benefits Others
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Confucian approach to management exceeds our concepts and imagination.
Chapter 22 Dialogue with Colleagues Creates Positive Energy
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most business leaders spend very little time talking with their staff, not only missing out on precious transmission of experience, but also losing an...
Chapter 21 A Perfect Superior-subordinate Relationship
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A superior should respect his subordinate and a subordinate be loyal to his superior.
Chapter 20 Ask the Right Question to Get the Right Answer
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A leader should use the Socratic method of questioning to constantly refine the views of his employees.
Chapter 19 Handle Things According to Their Priority
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A manager must be clear about what is important and understand how to delegate.
Chapter 18 Know Yourself and Others
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being strict to let others appreciate the importance of a problem and prevent it from happening again is constructive criticism based on concern for t...
Chapter 17 Ability to Think Independently
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rumors can easily destroy the unity of an organization. Seek out the source of a rumor and set the facts straight.
Chapter 16 Seek to Be Good, but Even More Importantly Seek Ability
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A leader knows how to effect changes. He seeks to be good, but even more importantly he seeks ability.
Chapter 15 The Art of Recruiting and Making the Most of People
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Communication and discussion must be among people with a similar set of values; otherwise it’s easy to miss talent or express a mistaken view.
Chapter 14 The Courage to Admit You Are Wrong
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How you face your mistakes will determine whether you are fit to be a leader and be a turning point for the whole corporate culture.
Chapter 13 Four Nos
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A wrong business policy often affects customers worldwide and may even shake an enterprise to the core, resulting in unforeseen heavy losses.
Chapter 12 What Makes a Successful Leader
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A successful leader usually has certain common characteristics: studious, good communicator, specialized, trusted and trusting, able to resist the var...
Chapter 11 Be Trustworthy
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To be a person of influence – be discreet in word and deed, practice what you preach and take responsibility for what you say and do.
Chapter 10 How Full Is Your Bucket
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you don't know how to learn, of course it's difficult to change. No matter how much additional water you try to put into a full bucket, it's no use...
Chapter 9 The Art of Leadership
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Leaders in today's society must have integrity, be honest and be able to make bold, wise decisions.
Chapter 8 What You Should and Should Not Do
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Make up your mind and you will know what you should do and what temptations you should resist.
Chapter 7 Three Common Mistakes in Communicating
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Don't think about yourself only when talking with others. Listen attentively, observe the other person's countenance and attitude, and then respond ap...
Chapter 6 Attitude Determines Everything
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this age of rapid changes, you have to constantly re-examine yourself.
Chapter 5 Operating Manual for Life
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wealth is not a measure of your success in life and you are not restricted to one type of job or way of earning a living. You have to make a choice an...
Chapter 4 Nine Guidelines for Thought
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you are angry, think about the consequences of your anger; when you see an opportunity for profit, think whether it's just.
Chapter 3 Whether What You Do Is Outstanding Depends on You
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When faced with difficulties in life, you have to know the right time to change your attitude. Don't be put off by some hardship or unfair disadvantag...
Chapter 2 Be Genuine, Practice What You Preach
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Be honest and truthful in dealing with people. Have the courage to bear the consequences of your actions without shirking responsibility.
Chapter 1 Associate with Wise People
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Human nature has both good and bad elements, but our environment and what we learn can change our nature.
Author's Preface
19 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When I visited Japan in 2006, I read an article by the former chairman of the Japan Business Federation (and former chairman of Toyota Motor Corporati...
Defined Terms
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are two important Confucian terms, Ren (仁) and Junzi (君子), which are not readily translated into English. Rather than providing a translat...