"This book is a refreshingly personal journey into China and the hearts of the Chinese people.  Instead of rehashing geopolitics or yet another tale of a westerner's personal discovery, this book tells the story of a company, and people who make it worth studying--a unique blend of passion, strategy, and long-term vision.  A rare and important book, capturing the thought process of one of the wisest people I've had the good fortune to meet."

Dave Logan, Professor, University of Southern California, New York Times bestselling coauthor of 'Tribal Leadership'

The book tells the personal journey of an engaged manager deeply entrenched in operations in China. He discovers that human relationships and trust are best for motivating and inspiring people working with and for him. It provides touching insights – far beyond the conventional leadership textbooks.

Hellmut Schutte, European Chair for Global Governance and Sino-European Business Relations, CEIBS, former Dean of the INSEAD Asia Campus

“Much more than the success story of a highly talented Western business leader in the Middle Country, a perceptive exploration of contemporary China and, beyond, a generous reflection on trust, mutual transformation and the infinite power of friendship.”

David Gosset (高大伟) , Director of the Euro-China Center, CEIBS, and Founder of the Euro-China Forum

"Iman Stratenus' reflection through his panaromic global mindset, and compelling writing of his personal journey and the inspiration he drew from people he worked with, make this a refreshing read from all the other books about doing business in China. I would give this book to anyone who is in a position or thinking of leading an organisation, a project or a team in China."

Richard Kelly, Managing Director, IDEO Asia Pacific

“Trust is a big deal in China. The current crop of Chinese leaders grew up as children on the revolution and were taught by their parents not to trust anyone. Despite this Iman Stratenus teaches us that it is possible to develop trust in a workforce that has every reason not to. Stratenus’ deeply personal journey is a testimony to the power of trust and the incredible results that can be achieved when human beings learn to trust each other. This book is a brilliant read for anyone interested in how to drive cultural change, build trust where it did not exist or anyone wishing to understand how Western companies can make an impact in the East.”

Dr Alan Watkins, Neuroscientist & Affiliate Professor of Leadership, ESCP Europe