Post by Michael Ashley Wix

There are two wise Chinese sayings from this Oxford article you should know: 上有政策下有對策 （shang you zhengce, xia you duice）"Policies above, countermeasures below" — the mutinous gap between the direction you set and what people actually do to advance their careers. 一抓就死，一放就亂 （yi zhua jiu si, yi fang jiu luan）"Tight control leads to suffocation, while relaxation invites disorder" — the permanent dilemma of balancing control and creativity while leading systems/organizations/countries. This piece is about academia. But the baggage that comes with a relentless focus on personal advancement is common to all organizations in China, and many beyond. 27 years in China taught me this dynamic runs deep. Understanding it changes how you lead. Enjoy https://lnkd.in/ewrJAAJ3 #China #leadership #Chinesebusiness #crossculturalleadership #crossculture #CQ #culturalintelligence #wisdom #insight #philosophy #Chinesehistory #leadingsystems #Chinese