The Sword in the Boardroom: Sun Tzu, Musashi, and Kaufman on "Winning for the Benefit of All Concerned" - Softcover

Kaufman, Stephen F.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1512389692 ISBN 13: 9781512389692

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015

Synopsis

In a synthesis of their teachings and based on the author's two major works, Musashi's Book of Five Rings and Sun Tzu's Art of War, the author expresses the views of the masters to address realistic strategies for tghe development of business negotiation skills for today's world, without ambiguous metaphor and academic phraseology. A martial thinking approach stresses "winning for the benefit of all concerned," with the negotiator as the main recipient of good and and as the only correct and intelligent way to do something effectively and efficiently. The masters readily dispel the naive notion of a win-win mentality. This book will give you a completely new perspective on the manner in which you conduct yourself in negotiations of all kinds.

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About the Author

Stephen F. Kaufman is the author of the best-selling interpretations of Musashi's Book of Five Rings, Sun Tzu's Art of War, The Shogun's Scroll, and Lao Tzu's Living Tao, among many others. He has also written Zen and the Art of Stickfighting, and the Self-Revealization Acceptance series. His books, acclaimed by many authorities are considered essential reading for anyone interested in progressive managerial, motivational strategy, and development of life enhancement skills. Acknowledged as a founding father of American Karate, he was elected to the title and rank of Hanshi, 10th Dan, the most prestigious accomplishment in the martial arts world, in 1991, by international peer associations. His martial arts system taught at his highly praised Hebi-ryu Budo dojo, School of the Snake, is recognized as one of the most realistic martial arts methods in the world. Widely sought out as a teacher for the new millennium, he has appeared on radio and TV numerous times. His business experience includes CEO of a commercial collection corporation, five years as CEO of a computer networking and data firm, CEO of Hanshi Warrior Press. Stephen lives in New York City and spends his time traveling, teaching and writing. His seminars are tailored for any strategic objectives. An authority on management and motivation training and development, he empowers audiences to turn every challenge: business, military, and personal into an opportunity by demonstrating definitive working techniques guaranteed to bring about advantageous results.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1512389692
• ISBN 13: 9781512389692
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 260