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- ISBN 9781917391931
- Dimensions: 138 x 216mm
- Publication Date: 08 Oct 2026
- Publisher: LID Publishing
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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In the fast-paced corridors of modern corporations, where quarterly earnings dominate conversations and digital transformation drives strategy, an ancient voice whispers timeless truths about leadership, resilience and human nature. This voice emanates from the poetic verses of China's greatest literary masters – voices that have guided emperors, scholars, and leaders for over two millennia.
Welcome to a journey that bridges 25 centuries of wisdom with the challenges facing modern-day business leaders. Chinese poetry, particularly from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) and Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE), captures the essence of human experience in its most distilled form. These poems speak to universal themes that transcend cultural boundaries and historical periods: the struggle for self-improvement, the challenge of leading others, the complexity of making difficult decisions, and the pursuit of meaning in our work and lives. This fascinating book explores how the profound insights embedded in classical Chinese poetry can illuminate the path to extraordinary leadership in our contemporary world
Dr Catherine Hua Xiang is Head of East Asian Languages at LSE, Programme Director of LSE’s BSc International Relations and Chinese course, as well as UK Director of LSE Confucius Institute for Business London.
Zhining Xu is an executive in corporate finance and is the Managing Director of Zedex Capital. They are both based in London.
