Ancient oriental Wisdom for modern Management

When the Leader Steps Back: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Teams


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What happens when a leader stops trying to be the smartest person in the room?This episode of Witlink explores a powerful line from the ancient Chinese classic Lüshi Chunqiu:“处虚素服而无智,故能使众智也;无能故能使众能也。”— “By remaining humble and unassuming, one may harness the wisdom and abilities of many.”

Through a modern case from a European tech company, we uncover how this 2,000-year-old insight aligns perfectly with today’s management science — from Servant Leadership to Psychological Safety and the Leader–Member Exchange Theory.

Learn how humility and restraint can transform team culture, boost creativity, and free leaders from burnout.Because the best leaders don’t shine alone — they make the whole constellation brighter.

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