The Code of the Executive 40 7 Ancient Samurai princs esntl for 20 1ST Century Leadership Success

by Schmincke, Don

• ISBN13: 9780452281530
• ISBN10: 0452281539
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Plume

Summary

More than a thousand years ago, a group of business executives developed a set of principles for organizational leadership in a competitive market. Those executives were the samurai of ninth-century Japan, and their rigid code of ethics, known as bushido, was one of the most effective frameworks for management in history. The Code of the Executive is business adviser Don Schmincke's modern interpretation of the Code of the Samurai--ancient wisdom written for today's corporate warriors. These principles provide a dynamic system of practical and moral training for effective leadership. In addition to interactive strategies for relating to the business world, this philosophy provides at its core a guide to the inner development necessary for consistent and long-term success. A terrific gift for a friend, relative, new graduate, or business associate, The Code of the Executive is filled with relevant wisdom and offers an enlightened path to business fulfillment.

Author Biography

Don Schmincke is president of Methods International, Inc., advisers to CEOs and executive teams worldwide. His work has been recognized in national media such as The Wall Street Journal and USA Today, and he speaks internationally to more than three hundred CEOs each year. A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he is on the faculty of Johns Hopkins University and lives in Baltimore, Maryland.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xi
Foreword	xv
Preface	xix
Introduction	xxiii
Death---The Foundation	1	(6)
In Conversation	3	(1)
In Health and Long Life	4	(1)
In Ethics	5	(1)
In Moderation	6	(1)
Personal Principles	7	(31)
Right and Wrong	7	(4)
Alertness	11	(1)
Legacy	12	(1)
Cooperation	13	(1)
Self worth	14	(1)
Integrity	15	(3)
Bravery	18	(3)
Honor and Respect	21	(2)
Thrift	23	(2)
Friends	25	(2)
Reliability	27	(2)
Accountability	29	(2)
Humility	31	(1)
Avoid Rumor and Slander	32	(1)
Avoid Bragging	33	(2)
Matters Literary, Aesthetic, and Athletic	35	(3)
Roles And Responsibilities	38	(24)
Politics and Power	38	(5)
Sacrifice	43	(3)
Call to Arms	46	(2)
Duties	48	(2)
Consideration	50	(1)
Travel	51	(2)
Hiring and Promoting	53	(2)
Respecting Personnel	55	(1)
The Work Environment	56	(2)
Weapons and Resource Availability	58	(1)
Proving Yourself	59	(1)
Escort on Negotiations	60	(1)
Protecting the CEO	61	(1)
Education and Development	62	(13)
Educational Responsibility	62	(2)
History	64	(1)
Continuous Learning	65	(4)
The Management Arts	69	(2)
Informationship	71	(2)
Executive Knowledge	73	(2)
Leadership	75	(11)
Avoid Being an Oppressor	75	(1)
Avoid Extortion	76	(2)
Avoid Abusing Power and Authority	78	(3)
Do Not Defile the Executive Position	81	(2)
Giving and Receiving Favors	83	(1)
Family Business	84	(2)
The Latter End	86	(3)
Epilogue	89	(2)
Appendix A: Applying the Code in Daily Life	91	(4)
Appendix B: Additional Learning Resources	95