Public Lecture – Imperial CEOs: Leadership Lessons from Six Chinese Monarchs

Name: Public Lecture – Imperial CEOs: Leadership Lessons from Six Chinese Monarchs
Start: 2026-03-19T18:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-03-19T19:30:00+02:00
Location: M.K. Čiurlionio g. 21, II pastatas (VU Geomokslų instituto kiemelyje), 03101 Vilnius, Lithuania

Schedule

Thu Mar 19 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC+02:00

Location

M.K. Čiurlionio g. 21, II pastatas (VU Geomokslų instituto kiemelyje), 03101 Vilnius, Lithuania | Vilnius, VL

Can a 7th-century empress teach us how to break through the glass ceiling in the workplace? How can a 12th-century artist-emperor reveal the dangers of skills mismatch in leadership? Why did a 1st-century reformer, with ideas ahead of his time, ultimately fail? This lecture will interpret Chinese history from an unconventional perspective: viewing emperors as "CEOs", managing vast organizations, formulating strategies, appointing talent, and ultimately bearing responsibility for success or failure.
We will draw upon the speaker's background in business research to deeply analyze six carefully selected monarchs, not distant historical figures, but case studies of leadership. No prior knowledge of Chinese history is required. This lecture is open to anyone interested in leadership, management, or culture, including students, scholars, professionals, and those with a curiosity about culture.
Yufei Wang is a business expert and currently teaches at Vilnius University Business School. Yufei Wang has a PhD in Business and has written extensively on culture, consumers, and sustainability in top international journals. Yufei Wang has over eight years of experience in aviation and management in China, the US, and Europe, giving him a unique insight into effective leadership and cross-cultural understanding.
Lecture Venue Details:
The lecture will be held at the Confucius Great Auditorium, Confucius Institute, Vilnius University, located at M. K. Čiurlionio St. 21, inner yard. For directions, please view this short guide: https://youtube.com/shorts/vfU3t7VDQj4?feature=share
Participation Information:
No registration is required, and attendance is free of charge.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at +370 613 11849 or via email at [email protected]

Where is it happening?

M.K. Čiurlionio g. 21, II pastatas (VU Geomokslų instituto kiemelyje), 03101 Vilnius, Lithuania, Vu Geomokslų Institutas, M. K. Čiurlionio gatvė, LT-03100 Vilnius, Lietuva, Vilnius, Lithuania

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