This work aims to show how the ancient myths from the hunting societies of the West and the planting societies of the East have been transformed to today's corporate boardroom and business practices. The book links the ""individual self"" from the West and the ""civic self"" from the East to emotional intelligence, leadership style and corporate performance. In doing so, the book links out two contrasting but complemetary capabilites for logic and intution, individualism and collectivism, and distinctiviness and harmony. ""The Art of Global Thinking"" draws from the mythology, philosophy, religion, and ancient writing and fuse modern research, cultural difference and business know-how to suggest an innovative approach to leadership. It looks at Eastern and Western values not as different, but rather as complementary, and shows how each serves to define and enhance the other.