Win Without Fighting: The Supreme Strategy for Leaders Have you ever noticed that the harder you push people, the more they resist? Whether in business, leadership, or even at home, conflict drains energy, destroys trust, and leaves scars that never truly heal. Sun Tzu, the legendary Chinese strategist, wrote over 2,500 years ago that “the supreme excellence is to subdue the enemy without fighting.” In other words, the best victory is one achieved without confrontation. And in today’s world of stressed workplaces and overwhelmed teams, this wisdom is more relevant than ever. Sun Tzu described four levels of strategy: The best way : Align yourself with people’s strategy. Win their hearts and minds so they willingly follow you. Second best : Use diplomacy and alliances — persuade and influence rather than command. Third best : Engage in direct attacks, confronting behavior or resistance head-on. The worst : Attack “walled cities” — forcing people to change against their w...
by Andy Ng at www.asiatrainers.com (Sales & Management Training) Tel: 65-93672286 Email: andythecoach@gmail.com