Chinese Women Business Leaders: Seven Principles of Leadership

Chinese Women Business Leaders - Seven Principles of Leadership includes seven women who represent the characteristics of ShEOs in the wave of Chinese economic reform. Their unique life stories are also reflections of changes in Chinese society. These women have each played a distinctive role In China’s rapid emergence. Reform and opening up has brought more opportunities than ever before to Chinese women, though along with these opportunities come some questions and challenges.

The fetters and shackles of tradition have been shattered. A path for self-actualization has opened up. Women in mainland China have experienced great changes, and struggled with conflicts between traditional heritage and modern values. Ever since reform and opening up in 1978, the rapid emergence of women in leadership roles in business has paralleled significant upheavals in the Chinese business landscape.

Offers a new perspective on leadership using examples from successful woman leaders in Chinese business Includes seven unique case interviews with successful women leaders in ChinaProvides an overview of China’s business environment over the past 30 years and the challenges unique to entrepreneurs working in China

Part 1: She Is CEO 1. A Silent Women Leadership Revolution Runs Deep 2. The Rising Power of "Womenomics" 3. Chinese Women in Transformation 4. The Tortuous Path of Women in Leadership 5. Sketches of seven Chinese women business leaders

Part 2: Women are Like Water 6. Ocean: the Embracing 7. Lake: the Tranquil 8. River: the Persevering 9. Waterfall: the Courageous 10. Rain: the Nourishing 11. Droplet: the Penetrating 12. Shapeless: the Accommodating