Chapter 47 5. Look at the essence from the phenomenon

A good leader can always inspire and mobilize the enthusiasm of subordinates and give full play to their potential.How to mobilize the enthusiasm of subordinates is actually a great knowledge.We often say that there is no doubt about employing people, and no need for doubting people. What we are talking about is how to let subordinates give full play to their potential.Some leaders have to do everything by themselves, and no one can believe it. The subordinates can't let go of their hands and feet when they work.This kind of leadership is generally not too broad-minded, and naturally there is no leadership charm.Xiang Yu basically belongs to this situation.We can analyze it from the following aspects:

First of all, Xiang Yu does not pay much attention to talents ideologically.As we analyzed earlier, Xiang Yu is very proud of himself. He does things well by feeling rather than by reason. He has great confidence in himself and feels that he is the greatest talent in the world. No one can match him. What else is needed Talent to help him? Once a person is proud, he will be arbitrary in doing things, will be self-willed, and thus will not listen to other people's opinions, which fundamentally cuts off the emergence of talents.Because talent should be reflected through opinions, suggestions and doing things. If you always do things according to your own thoughts and do not work together, then the so-called talent will become a tool for you to do things, a copy of yourself, and develop naturally. I can't see their role anymore.

Secondly, Xiang Yu looked down on those with low status.Xiang Yu was born in an aristocratic family, and he was born with a noble concept of blood, so he looked down on those who came from a humble background.For example, for Han Xin, apart from Xiang Yu's difficulty in communicating with Han Xin in terms of expression and political ideas, one of the reasons is that he looks down on Han Xin in his heart.Another example is Peng Yue, the reason why Xiang Yu didn't give him a title, other than Peng Yue's lack of military exploits, the most fundamental reason is that he is a straw king.For such a person, Xiang Yu will not keep a place in his mind at all, otherwise even if he is not a prince, he can make appropriate arrangements.

Third, Xiang Yu has flaws in his character.It has two flaws: one is irritability, and it is easy to vent anger on others.If you are very angry and have a bad temper, you will easily hurt others, and it is not easy for people to get close to you, so you lack communication with others.In addition to being used, talents need to be tempered in order to better stimulate their potential.Xiang Yu gets angry at every turn, and always uses arbitrariness to make his subordinates obey, and he is cold when he is afraid. His subordinates may be temporarily intimidated, but they will never admire him sincerely. Therefore, the bond between Xiang Yu and his subordinates is not reliable.

The second is sincerity.Xiang Yu doesn't have so many twists and turns in his head, so he will behave hesitantly and at a loss under countermeasures.The talents that Xiang Yu reused, such as Long Qi and Ji Bu, were straightforward people like him. These people were bold and brave in battle, but they were all defeated in the face of conspiracy and tricks. Sincerity used to be commendatory, but now it seems to have become derogatory. In other words, it is lack of heart.Fan Zeng's final departure can illustrate this point.Fan Zeng did not belong to Liu Bang, he wanted to kill Liu Bang even more than Xiang Yu, but in the end Xiang Yu fell into the trap of others and was skeptical of his Yafu who had been following him, which made Fan Zeng very sad.But then again, on the other hand, flies don't bite seamless eggs, and Xiang Yu certainly doesn't have much affection for Fan Zeng.Just like a couple who love each other, if one party doesn't have an idea, the mistress can't get in.Fan Zeng has been with Xiang Yu for so long, Xiang Yu should know him well.What's more, the countermeasures are also very clumsy, and anyone with a brain knows that it is impossible, and the news comes from the enemy camps of both the enemy and us who are fighting, which is even more unbelievable.The only explanation is: Xiang Yu is not interested in Fan Zeng.Xiang Yu didn't stop Fan Zeng from leaving, which showed that he didn't think it was a bad thing for Fan Zeng to leave.

It can be seen from this that Xiang Yu is flawed in knowing people, employing people, and attracting talents. This is also the reason why his subordinates are unwilling to follow him.Since following you, there must be some benefits, even if it is not gold, silver and jewelry, at least there must be the pleasure of being valued.It's fine if you don't feel pleasure, but you will be misunderstood and doubted, and no one can bear it. Fourth, Xiang Yu did not pay attention to the ideological changes of his subordinates.Fan Zeng reacted strongly and chose to leave. Zhong Liyan didn't leave, but he didn't react at all. There was a knot in his heart, and it wouldn't be good for the battle.These Xiang Yu didn't pay much attention to them, and didn't solve their ideological problems in time.And when it comes to tattooing cloth, the reaction is even more abnormal.It was so obvious that Xiang Yu didn't even think about the reason behind it, which eventually led to Ying Bu's betrayal, and the swinging balance sank to the other side.

Fifth, Xiang Yu has no experience.Xiang Yu was only 27 years old when he became the Overlord of Western Chu.Before that, he had experience in leading troops to fight, but had no experience in politics.In other words, Xiang Yu can grow into an excellent military strategist, but it is difficult to grow into a qualified politician.The most prominent manifestation is immaturity in knowing and employing people. In fact, Xiang Yu has no fewer followers than Liu Bang, and his skills are not small.Fan Zeng, Ying Bu, Han Xin, Chen Ping, and various princes, these people were able to follow Xiang Yu because they were impressed by Xiang Yu's courage.However, this only reflects a tendency. Whether you can make them determined and let them play the best role, you must also know how to manage.And Xiang Yu just didn't know what these people needed most, and couldn't give them what they wanted, so they would naturally be very disappointed.If a person alienates you and leaves you, it is hard to say whose reason it is.If two, three, or even more people alienate you and leave you, it must be your own fault.The loss of talents around Xiang Yu just exposed Xiang Yu's weakness: not good at management, not good at win over.

Some leaders are very good at being officials, let their subordinates do the work, and often give them approval. The subordinates feel that the leader trusts them, and they have a pleasure of being valued.This kind of leader may not have much ability in specific work, but they will be leaders, have a broad vision, and can hide things in their hearts, which makes them particularly attractive.This is probably what people often say is handsome.Liu Bang is such a person.There are many shining points in him. First, Liu Bang will let go.Liu Bang is not very capable. Not very capable does not mean that he is not good, but that he is not good at specific things.Because of this, he can listen to other people's opinions, rely on others, and let others do things.A leader with too much ability will often not be too prominent in his subordinates, because it is difficult for them to have a chance to show off.Liu Bang himself has no skills, so he will rely on his subordinates. There are many people and great strength. Three cobblers are better than one Zhuge Liang, and the collective wisdom is always better than a single horse.

Secondly, Liu Bang can tolerate.As a leader, you have to face your subordinates, and they are all kinds of subordinates, so it is very important to have a heart.No one is perfect, and the people under the leadership not only have different personalities, but may also have problems of one kind or another.If you only see the shortcomings of your subordinates, you will ignore his strengths, which will also inhibit his specialties.Therefore, a leader who can tolerate his subordinates is a leader who is trusted by his subordinates and is an amiable and respectable leader.Liu Bang did this very well, not only taking advantage of his subordinates' strengths, but also tolerant of their weaknesses, for example, Li Shiqi's eloquence, and Chen Ping's petty greed.

Third, Liu Bang dared to make capital.To mobilize the enthusiasm of subordinates, in addition to trusting and using them, they must also be given certain authority.Needless to say, worshiping Han Xin as a general, it is a gamble.Chen Ping used reverse timing, and Liu Bang gave him "40,000 catties of gold", which can be described as generous.With so much money, Chen Ping naturally got twice the result with half the effort.Another example is when Gaixia was encircled, in order to let Han Xin and Peng Yue come to support them, they promised them princes and fiefdoms. In addition to being not stingy with money and fiefs, Liu Bang is also not stingy with his attitude.Attitude towards talent.For example, in the fight for tattoo cloth, Liu Bang will still send missions to try his best to fight for it when he is not very sure.Liu Bang is willing to spend money, and the other party feels valued.People like to be praised and appreciated. The more people are praised and appreciated, the more excited they will be, which will stimulate the display of their talents, and even surpass their performance.This is easy to understand, and it is better to encourage children than to sarcasm.Adults are the same as children. No one will feel uncomfortable without a little gas for a day, unless his brain is short-circuited.

Fourth, Liu Bang has a popular personality.Regarding this point, there is now a word, which is extremely widely used, and it is affinity.In fact, affinity is a manifestation of popularity.Leaders are always people with the right personality.Liu Bang's temper is casual, which makes his range of choices very wide.Liu Bang has many followers.There are ordinary people (immigrants), petty officials (Xiao He, Cao Can), Confucian scholars (Li Shiqi), grass bandits (Peng Yue), descendants of aristocratic families (Zhang Liang), and so on.If Liu Bang's character was not popular, he would not have such good popularity and affinity.Liu Bang can work with anyone.Unlike Xiang Yu, who has an aloof personality, most people dare not approach him at all. Fifth, Liu Bang has administrative experience.Liu Bang used to be an official, and was the head of the pavilion in Sishui in the Qin Dynasty. Although it is inconspicuous, he is also an official post.