On September 25th of 2015, the Great Wisdom of “Ancient Chinese Civilization Studies” and “Business Methodologies” themed seminar was held in Jing Shi Plaza. Hosted by Ms. Li Jingya, the BNU MBA Professional Development Director; the guest speaker of this seminar was Mr. Li Nan, who is the Associate Editor-in-Chief of International Finance Research, member of the China International Finance Society, graduate student tutor of the Central University of Finance and Economics; also the training instructor of prestigious universities such as Tsinghua University in subjects of “Studies of Ancient Chinese Civilization & Leadership” and “Bank Marketing”.
Mr. Li’s lecture began with a famous quote from Nan Huaijin – “Buddhism as the heart, Taoism as the bone, Confucianism as the appearance, see the world with an open mind; skills in hand, abilities in body, mentality in brain, enjoy an easy life”. Attendants were immediately drawn into the atmosphere of ancient Chinese civilization studies. Through historic stories, Mr. Li fully analyzed the essential qualities and abilities of excellent leaders in the business world. Then he emphasized the qualities required for business leaders based on current trends of the financial industry combined with China’s governance conceptions. Finally, he concluded by stating that a successful leader and manager should always maintain a “empty cup” study attitude, learn to use methods such as the “six-seconds rule” to achieve emotion control, and learn to “Preserve Gains and Maintain Stability” in their lives.
Mr. Li Lan’s seminar was the perfect combination of ancient Chinese wisdom and modern management conception, which was refreshing and highly welcomed by all attendants.
