Hire the best or the purest?

择优而录,抑或选纯者?

Round Table China

2026-02-17

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Round Table presents the second of six stories from the new podcast, "Sage and Youth: Debating Zhuangzi's Tao." In this episode: is greatness measured by ability or moral perfection? Gen Z voices challenge whether true leadership demands tolerance of flaws or the relentless pursuit of an ideal. For more fascinating stories and heated debates, search "Sage and Youth: Debating Zhuangzi's Tao."
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  • Discussion keeps the world turning.

  • You're listening to Roundtable.

  • I'm Yao He Lin.

  • Coming up soon, Roundtable presents one fun episode from our new podcast series,

  • Sage and Youth, debating Zhuangzi's Tao.

  • In today's program, we bring you the story of Guan Zhong,

  • recommends a chancellor, a story about choosing the perfect candidate for a management position.

  • Let's take a listen.

  • Are you all right, chancellor?

  • Duke Huan, ruler of the state of Qi, was deeply worried.

  • His eyes filled with worry when he heard Guan Zhong's fits of coughing.

  • Guan Zhong struggled to sit up and greet the Duke.

  • He had served as chancellor for years, leading the state to unprecedented power.

  • But now, it seemed that his body was no longer able to shoulder the daunting task.

  • I hate to say this, but if your condition gets worse,

  • We might need to find someone to fill your shoes.

  • Yes, my lord.

  • You're right.

  • Who do you have in mind to take on these duties?

  • What about Baoshuya?