I Ching Wisdom: How to Be a Wise Leader.
Historically, there have been emperors who were not brilliant and virtuous, or even had deficiencies in virtue and talent, but because of the appointment of one or two talented people with both talents and virtues, they ended up enjoying carefree power, which made the country well-governed, which is breathtaking. This phenomenon raises the question: Are these successes purely accidental? Are there any details worth noting? In fact, there has never been success in the world for no reason, and the secrets and details hidden behind it are often overlooked.
Let's start by sharing a true story, which is not fictional at all, but takes place in some ordinary rural village. The village party secretary was completely illiterate, and he couldn't even write his own name. However, he actually sat firmly in the position of branch secretary, and he has stood tall for more than ten years, which is a big surprise.
At first, people expressed doubts about his abilities, believing that he would not be able to sit still for several days. However, more than a dozen years later, he still sits there, and those who were originally waiting to see the joke have to be silent. Through observation, people gradually discovered the mystery.
The illiterate secretary knew that his abilities were limited and he was not qualified to do the work of the secretary. However, instead of blindly supporting himself on his own, he sought foreign aid and sought a wide range of professionals in various fields. He found a village chief who won the hearts of the people, a clerk who was good at secretarial work, and a female director who had a certain relationship. They performed their duties, cooperated with each other, and completed the work perfectly. The branch secretary is distinguished by his eloquence and is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the relationship.
This story teaches us that a wise leader is not blindly confident, but self-aware, aware of his shortcomings, and knowing how to seek help from others. He needs to be able to find professionals in all aspects so that everyone can play to their strengths and form a complete team. At the same time, he must also be able to be gentle and virtuous, so that his subordinates can feel his respect and trust.
The Hexagram 65 in the Book of Changes tells us that a wise leader should know how to appoint people correctly, and lead the team in the direction of success with wisdom and humility. Such a leader is respected and loved by all, and ultimately succeeds.
In the long course of history, there have always been wise leaders who have been able to lead their countries to prosperity with their talents and strategies. Behind these successes, there is often their profound wisdom and strategy, as well as their ability to appoint talents. Let's learn from these wise leaders and become wiser and wiser leaders to lead our teams into a successful future.