Applying Bold Leadership, the Confucian Way
Educational Research (ISSN: 2141-5161) Vol. 4(1) January 2013, pp. 64-74.
11 Pages Posted: 18 Feb 2013
Abstract
In this paper, being a bold leader is examined through the Confucian visor. Through literature and interview research method surveys, the practitioner-author examines what makes a bold leader, the Confucian way, and the ways, approaches and actions in which a person can be bold ala Confucian.These, amongst other things, include standing by one’s values, taking actions – making things happen as seen from the Confucian perspectives, and continuously learning, learning and applying, speaking correctly and being trustworthy as well as being hardy and resilient.
Keywords: bold, Confucian leadership and values, strict disciplined leadership, big-hearted, resilient, high integrity, moral courage, prudence, direct and seemingly blunt
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