This thoughtful and insightful book looks at some of the key elements that define modern management, drawing from concepts in Japanese, Indian and Chinese philosophy. Among the issues discussed are: wisdom, what it is and how it is applied in organizational contexts; business wisdom and how business should work with the long-term view of balancing profit and sustaining growth; change - its inevitability and how to manage it while retaining stability; the importance and power of purpose in organizations; and values and their importance in creating growth-focused and profitable organizations