This book is about applying the principles of Sun Tzu and Confucious ( which are the ancient strategies) for the modern business world. The challenges to leadership are not new, nor are they they unique to modern times. The rulers of ancient China spent a great deal of time studying and thinking about leadership, especially leadership under the conditions of great difficulty – the change, chaos and uncertainty caused by war, famine and social upheaval Sun Tzu and Confusius outline a system for effective leadership that has worked for centuries even under the worst possible conditions. The writer organizes and integrates business-related adaptations of these 2 classics with the best ideas of modern military and political leaders. Therefore it creates a clear and understandable framework for effective leadership that can be used successfully by individuals and organizations in today’s competitive international business environment.