Learning from Leaders in Asia (ePub)

More than ever, the world needs strong, effective and ethicalleadership. Asia is the world's fastest growing region. Itssuccess in the 21st century will depend largely on the quality ofits leaders. Learning from Leaders in Asia captures the richexperiences of leaders operating in the region, identifies the keyelements of leadership and offers practical advice on how to make alasting impact. An important and timely book for all who want toseize the moment.
Anson Chan, Former Chief Secretary for Administration,Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Learning from Leaders in Asia provides a solidunderstanding of the challenges faced by leaders in Asia today andtomorrow. It provides real life insights by leaders across variousdisciplines in overcoming challenges such as talent acquisition andretention, China strategies and globalization to name but a few. Aninvaluable read.
Chen Shaopeng, President, Lenovo Emerging Market Group,Senior Vice President, Lenovo Group

Learning from Leaders in Asia is a must-read for anybusiness person in the world who wants to gain perspectives fromAsia-based multinationals. It offers valuable insights asAsia's importance rises.
William Fung, Group Managing Director, Li & FungLtd.

Learning from Leaders in Asia presents a uniqueopportunity for readers to learn from the insights of the businessexecutives who are part of one of the leading EMBA programs in theworld. Having interacted with these talented men and women I cansay with full confi dence that they truly understand the issues ofbuilding and running a global business. That makes this book wellworth reading and I highly recommend it.
Jim Thompson, Chairman, Crown Worldwide HoldingsLtd.

Learning from Leaders in Asia cuts through the data andpopular opinions to offer an on-the-ground view of theregion's latest developments. Combining the acute perceptionsand broad sweep of Leadership Experiences in Asia, this bookexamines the complex issues and offers fundamental insights intothe business cultures of a host of countries. In lucid terms, itspells out the unprecedented opportunities and challenges facingcompanies wanting to devise a strategy that effectively adapts tothe Asian reality.
Marjorie Yang, Chair, Esquel Group

This extraordinary book is the sequel to LeadershipExperiences in Asia, Dr. DeKrey's first effort todescribe the functioning of leadership in the Asian contexts. Thereis no-one with better credentials for doing this than DeKrey, anAmerican who has lived and worked in Hong Kong for more than twodecades and who has experienced the very best examples ofleadership both in the West as well as in Asia. There is no onewhose leadership skills cannot be enhanced by the principles andillustrations laid out in this book.
David M. Messick, Morris and Alice Kaplan ProfessorEmeritus of Ethics and Decision in Management, Kellogg School ofManagement, Northwestern University

This timely and highly relevant book tackles the critical issuesthat keep general managers awake at night as they strive to build asustainable and profitable business in Asia and, in particular,China. The triple challenges of building talent, encouragingbreakthrough innovation and ensuring strong governance may beglobal, but they face added urgency and complexity in Asia giventhe very high expectations for growth and unique culturalchallenges. The blend of theory, strategy and highly practicalexperience in this book provides invaluable advice for leaders whoare determined to build a legacy in Asia.
Ron McEachern, President, PepsiCo Asia