Confucius was the first great teacher on the subject of leadership. He is usually classified as a philosopher, but, like his almost contemporary Socrates, he was actually a practical philosopher. His main concern was to apply pure thought and his knowledge to ensure that in the future China would have good leaders for the common good. The quality and integrity of leaders play an important role in every aspect of our lives, however effective leadership is difficult to teach. A good leader must manage, analyze, encourage, and inspire. Leadership expert John Adair shows us how Confucius' philosophy can help us develop all the individual qualities of a good leader, from communication and creativity to the art of making the right decisions. Whether as leaders of a large organization or as ambitious beginners, with the unique combination of ancient wisdom and modern knowledge, we can reach the highest possible level of leadership.