1. Cecil Daniels Business and Culture Along The Silk Roads Culture Presentation Understanding The 5 Elements In Chinese Culture 在中国文化中的 5 大要素的理解

2. Business Application The business application of understanding the 5 elements is: The business application of understanding the 5 elements is: – Being able to identify the strengths and challenges of these core element types. – Evaluating staff and teammates while not placing people into one personality type over another with the understanding that one's personality might make adjustments based on his or her environment or associations. – Being able to understand the behaviors and motivations of others relative to our own personalities to help mitigate potential conflict by learning to recognize personality differences and characteristics.

3. Culture cul·ture cul·ture noun \ˈkəl-chər\ : the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time noun \ˈkəl-chər\ : the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time : a particular society that has its own beliefs, ways of life, art, etc. : a particular society that has its own beliefs, ways of life, art, etc. : a way of thinking, behaving, or working that exists in a place or organization (such as a business : a way of thinking, behaving, or working that exists in a place or organization (such as a business)

4. In Chinese culture there is philosophical understanding of life based on observation of nature. They understand that everything in the Universe comes out of the ‘unnamable’, the TAO, which expresses itself as the dual principles of Yin and Yang, i.e. heaven and earth, day and night, masculine and feminine energies. In Chinese culture there is philosophical understanding of life based on observation of nature. They understand that everything in the Universe comes out of the ‘unnamable’, the TAO, which expresses itself as the dual principles of Yin and Yang, i.e. heaven and earth, day and night, masculine and feminine energies. Along with the law of Yin and Yang, ancient Taoists observed a pattern of expression in nature that they understood as the Five Elements or Five Phases. These elements, or energies, are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water and are understood to be the main energetic building blocks from which all matter is composed. Along with the law of Yin and Yang, ancient Taoists observed a pattern of expression in nature that they understood as the Five Elements or Five Phases. These elements, or energies, are Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water and are understood to be the main energetic building blocks from which all matter is composed. The Elements are representations of the transformation that occurs in the world around us; they are metaphors for describing how things interact and relate with each other. The Elements are representations of the transformation that occurs in the world around us; they are metaphors for describing how things interact and relate with each other. Everything is made up of some combination of these elements: people, companies, games, plants, music, art etc. Everything is made up of some combination of these elements: people, companies, games, plants, music, art etc. Each element is associated with one of the planets in our solar system. Fire is paired with Mars; Wood is paired with Jupiter; Water is paired with Mercury; Earth is paired with Saturn and Metal is paired with Venus. Each element is associated with one of the planets in our solar system. Fire is paired with Mars; Wood is paired with Jupiter; Water is paired with Mercury; Earth is paired with Saturn and Metal is paired with Venus. There are relationships between each of these Chinese Elements. They each have a beneficial relationship and a destructive relationship. There are relationships between each of these Chinese Elements. They each have a beneficial relationship and a destructive relationship.

5. The Five Elements

6. Fire - Socializer/Marketing Fire is yang/masculine in character. Fire is yang/masculine in character. Fire is associated with the qualities of liveliness, strength and resolve; however, it is also connected to restlessness. Fire is associated with the qualities of liveliness, strength and resolve; however, it is also connected to restlessness. The fire element provides, warmth, enthusiasm and creativity, however an excess of it can bring aggression, impatience and impulsive behavior. The fire element provides, warmth, enthusiasm and creativity, however an excess of it can bring aggression, impatience and impulsive behavior. Fire is the Element responsible for passion when you are following your life's calling. It is the joy and laughter associated with playfulness. Fire is the Element responsible for passion when you are following your life's calling. It is the joy and laughter associated with playfulness. Fire type people tend to be charming, fun, mischievous, easily excitable, and change emotional states rapidly. They love change, bright colors and environments that stimulate. The negative emotion is hate, while its positive emotion is joy. Fire type people tend to be charming, fun, mischievous, easily excitable, and change emotional states rapidly. They love change, bright colors and environments that stimulate. The negative emotion is hate, while its positive emotion is joy. Beneficial Relationship Beneficial Relationship Fire can help to produce dust (Earth). Fire can help to produce dust (Earth). Destructive Relationship Destructive Relationship Fire can melt Metal, but Metal might not melt before Fire is extinguished. Fire can melt Metal, but Metal might not melt before Fire is extinguished.

7. Earth - Mediator and Peacemaker/Human Resources Earth is a balance of both yin and yang, the feminine and masculine together. Earth is a balance of both yin and yang, the feminine and masculine together. Its motion is inward and centering, and its energy is stabilizing and conserving. It is associated with the turn of each of the seasons and with damp. Its motion is inward and centering, and its energy is stabilizing and conserving. It is associated with the turn of each of the seasons and with damp. In Chinese thought Earth is associated with the qualities of patience, thoughtfulness, practicality, hard work and stability. In Chinese thought Earth is associated with the qualities of patience, thoughtfulness, practicality, hard work and stability. The earth element is also nurturing and seeks to draw all things together with itself, in order to bring harmony, rootedness and stability. Other attributes of the earth element include ambition, stubbornness, responsibility and long-term planning. On the shadow side, the earth element can represent selfishness and self-centeredness. Earth type people are usually warm, kind and supportive. They can be overprotective and tend to merge with their environment, having difficulties with boundaries. The earth element is also nurturing and seeks to draw all things together with itself, in order to bring harmony, rootedness and stability. Other attributes of the earth element include ambition, stubbornness, responsibility and long-term planning. On the shadow side, the earth element can represent selfishness and self-centeredness. Earth type people are usually warm, kind and supportive. They can be overprotective and tend to merge with their environment, having difficulties with boundaries. Beneficial Relationship Beneficial Relationship Earth can help mineral (Metal) to form. Earth can help mineral (Metal) to form. Destructive Relationship Destructive Relationship Earth can absorb Water.. Earth can absorb Water..

8. Metal - Experimenter and Judge/Organizing Metal is yin/feminine in character, Metal is yin/feminine in character, Metal represents the minerals, crystals, and gems of the world. Metal represents the minerals, crystals, and gems of the world. The metal aspect is the diamond found within each one of us. The metal aspect is the diamond found within each one of us. The Metal Element is the breath of life. When you are connected to that experience, you know your own self-worth. You respect others and yourself; you are willing to give and receive acknowledgment for the magnificent being that you are. The Metal Element is the breath of life. When you are connected to that experience, you know your own self-worth. You respect others and yourself; you are willing to give and receive acknowledgment for the magnificent being that you are. The qualities associated with metal are unyieldingness, rigidity, persistence, strength and determination. Metal type people like minimalism. They are organized, clean, and contained. They can be controlling, ambitious, forceful and set in their ways as metal is very strong; and they are self-reliant and prefer to handle their problems alone. The qualities associated with metal are unyieldingness, rigidity, persistence, strength and determination. Metal type people like minimalism. They are organized, clean, and contained. They can be controlling, ambitious, forceful and set in their ways as metal is very strong; and they are self-reliant and prefer to handle their problems alone. Beneficial Relationship Beneficial Relationship Metal can hold Water. Metal can hold Water. Destructive Relationship Destructive Relationship Metal can cut Wood. Metal can cut Wood.

9. Water - Philosopher and Thinker/Innovation Water is yin/feminine in character Water is yin/feminine in character In Chinese Taoist thought, water is representative of intelligence and wisdom, flexibility, softness and flexibility; however, an over-abundance of the element is said to cause difficulty in choosing something and sticking to it. In Chinese Taoist thought, water is representative of intelligence and wisdom, flexibility, softness and flexibility; however, an over-abundance of the element is said to cause difficulty in choosing something and sticking to it. In the same way, Water can be fluid and weak, but can also wield great power when it floods and overwhelms the land. In the same way, Water can be fluid and weak, but can also wield great power when it floods and overwhelms the land. When your Water Element is in balance, you use your resources of energy, time, contacts, and money wisely, neither hoarding nor squandering that which gives you life. Water is also the element of stillness and rest, taking time to rest and rejuvenate yourself. It is in the Water element that all great innovations and ideas are birthed. When your Water Element is in balance, you use your resources of energy, time, contacts, and money wisely, neither hoarding nor squandering that which gives you life. Water is also the element of stillness and rest, taking time to rest and rejuvenate yourself. It is in the Water element that all great innovations and ideas are birthed. Water type people appear a bit reserved, yet are often very creative, sometimes even eccentric. They can appear cool and stoic, yet have the capacities to be still and deeply reflect. Beneficial Relationship Water type people appear a bit reserved, yet are often very creative, sometimes even eccentric. They can appear cool and stoic, yet have the capacities to be still and deeply reflect. Beneficial Relationship Water can help tree (Wood) grow. Water can help tree (Wood) grow. Destructive Relationship Destructive Relationship Water can extinguish Fire. Water can extinguish Fire.

10. Wood - Pioneer and Strategist/Directing It is yang/masculine in character. It is yang/masculine in character. The predominant attributes are considered to be strength and flexibility, as with bamboo. The predominant attributes are considered to be strength and flexibility, as with bamboo. It is also associated with qualities of generosity and idealism. One quality of the Wood element is leadership. It is the leader within us, that can take charge and determine a plan of action. The wood is one that seeks always to grow and expand. It is also associated with qualities of generosity and idealism. One quality of the Wood element is leadership. It is the leader within us, that can take charge and determine a plan of action. The wood is one that seeks always to grow and expand. Beneficial Relationship Beneficial Relationship Wood can help Fire to burn. Wood can help Fire to burn. Destructive Relationship Destructive Relationship Wood can break the ground (Earth) Wood can break the ground (Earth)

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