The six secret teachings on the way of strategy =

The six secret teachings on the way of strategy =

by Ralph D. Sawyer, Shang Lü

1997
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Along with The Art of War by Sun-Tzu, The Six Secret Teachings on the Way of Strategy is one of the most insightful and comprehensive of the so-called Seven Military Classics of ancient China. T'ai Kung, to whom this classic is attributed, has been honored throughout Chinese history as the first of the great military leaders and as the father of strategic studies. In this book, T'ai Kung offers a broad range of teachings on strategy that are applicable to leadership in any arena of human activity, including: the importance of benevolence in building strong and effective organizations, strategies for overcoming an opponent of superior strength, the role of moral leadership as the basis of prosperity, the hidden dynamics of power and the strategies of command, and specific tactics for overcoming adverse situations.

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    T'ai Kung is celebrated as the "father of strategic studies." What foundational principles or recurring ideas in The Six Secret Teachings do you believe contribute most to his enduring legacy and continue to resonate in modern strategic thought?

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    The book emphasizes "the importance of benevolence in building strong and effective organizations." In what ways have you observed or personally experienced the impact of benevolent leadership, or its absence, within a team, workplace, or community?

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    The Six Secret Teachings offers strategies for overcoming an opponent of superior strength. Beyond military conflict, how might these principles be applied to everyday challenges, such as navigating a difficult negotiation, competing in a saturated market, or facing a seemingly insurmountable personal obstacle?

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