Leadership the Lao Zi Way

Date and Time: 2026/05/21 | 14:30 - 17:30
Location: Chamber Theatre, 22/F United Centre
Language: Cantonese

Details

Timeless Chinese Wisdom for Modern Business Leadership. In today’s high pressure, fast moving business environment, leaders are expected to deliver results while navigating uncertainty, complexity, and constant change. Leadership the Lao Zi Way offers a thoughtful pause — drawing on timeless insights from Lao Zi’s Dao De Jing《道德經》, also known as the Tao Te Ching, or The Classic of the Way and Its Virtue — to explore a calmer, wiser, and more sustainable approach to leadership. This workshop translates ancient Chinese philosophy into clear, practical leadership guidance relevant to today’s workplace. Rather than focusing on control or force, it highlights how influence, clarity, and restraint can become powerful leadership advantages — particularly in an AI driven and people centric business world. Programme Objectives By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: - Translate key leadership principles from the Dao De Jing into everyday management and leadership practice - Apply concepts such as “non forcing”「無為」, “softness overcoming hardness”「柔勝剛」, and “the highest good is like water”「上善若水」 to real workplace and people challenges - Develop greater calmness, clarity, and wisdom in decision making and leadership presence Programme Outline • Lao Zi’s Leadership Wisdom - Overview of key principles and their modern interpretations. - Why ancient philosophy remains relevant in an AI-driven world. • Applying Lao Zi to Leadership Challenges - Leading with softness, humility, and presence. - Power of non-forcing: enabling teams rather than controlling them. • Reflective Practice Activity - Guided reflection on personal leadership behaviours. - Scenario-based application using Lao Zi principles. • Sustainable Wise Leadership - How to cultivate inner stability amid organisational pressure. - Practical rituals for long-term leadership growth. Learning Outcomes Participants will leave the workshop with: - A fresh leadership perspective grounded in Chinese philosophical wisdom - Practical ways to lead with greater composure, balance, and effectiveness - A deeper ability to influence others through presence and alignment, rather than force - Sustainable leadership practices that support both performance and well being Target Audience This workshop is designed for senior leaders and executives, managers and team leaders, and professionals seeking reflective, philosophical leadership development. ________________________________________________________________________________ Follow us on LinkedIn: HKGCC Training Academy ________________________________________________________________________________

Speaker

Daryl Choy, AI & Experience Strategist

Daryl Choy is a seasoned business and marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in experience design. He has authored 'Experience Wave’ and made significant contributions to the field. Daryl is certified in the Kirkpatrick training model and is proficient in delivering impactful and dynamic workshops in leadership, sales, marketing, customer service, and productivity, consistently achieving tangible results. He also has extensive expertise in AI, having tested over 100 applications and co-authored an Amazon Kindle book in collaboration with ChatGPT.

Enquiries

Cathy Chan

Tel:: 28231282
Email:: [email protected]

Notes

- Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of payment, on a first come first served basis. - Booking transfer is allowed for corporate members with advanced notice, walk-ins are normally not accepted. - The Chamber reserves the right to decline any booking or cancel the event. In such case, a full refund of the participation fee will be issued. - No refund will be made for last minute cancellations or no-shows. If the booking is cancelled at least 7 days before the event, and in such cases the refund will be subjected to a 10% administration fee, or HK$120 deduction, whichever is higher. - Members paying with their BOC HKGCC Visa Card will enjoy a 30% discount on their reservation. The discount is only applicable to the card holder, and does not extend to their guests. The discount cannot be used in conjunction with Chamber Coupons. - A $60 handling fee per person will be charged for all offline bookings (e.g. fax, e-mail, post) for all Chamber events. Go online today by downloading our app or registering on the HKGCC website to save the environment and money. - Priority is given to corporate members. The decision to accept or decline any booking shall be at sole discretion of the Chamber. - The Chamber reserves the right to take photos and/or video recordings during the event. By attending, participants agree to the Chamber doing so, and that the Chamber may use such materials for archival, publicity, and marketing purposes. - Participants agree to indemnify the Chamber and the hosting party all liabilities for property damage, physical injury or death in relation to this event. Participants are advised to take their own insurance against all risks.

Disclaimer

Speakers' presentations at this event are intended for educational purposes only and do not replace independent professional judgment. Statements of fact and opinions expressed during this event are those of the speakers and participants and, unless expressly stated to the contrary, are not the opinion or position of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, its members, or its committees. The Chamber does not endorse or approve, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, accuracy or completeness of the information presented. Attendees should note that, with the approval of speakers, this event may be recorded, and possibly published on the Chamber's website in audio and/or video formats without further notice.

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