Core Insights - The 2025 China Entrepreneur Influence Conference will be held from December 5 to 7 in Beijing, focusing on the theme "Emergence·Infinity - Co-creating New Forms of Intelligent Business" [1][6] - Renowned brand strategy expert Li Guangdou delivered a speech discussing the business lessons derived from the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West" [3][8] Business Lessons from "Journey to the West" - The narrative of "Journey to the West" can be divided into three parts: the Great Havoc in Heaven, the King of Tang's journey to the underworld, and the journey to the West, which correspond to top-level design, project management, and execution in business [3][8] - Li emphasized that everyone resonates with the character Sun Wukong (Monkey King) due to an inherent sense of restlessness, and noted that even Elon Musk identified with this character after watching "Black Myth: Wukong" [3][8] - The importance of reflection and growth for entrepreneurs was highlighted, with Li stating that many capable young individuals fail because they are unwilling to seek help and let go of their pride [3][8] Leadership and Team Dynamics - Li pointed out that the character Tang Seng (the monk) represents a brand, and questioned why he, rather than Sun Wukong, is the one on the journey to obtain scriptures [3][8] - Common mistakes made by middle managers were identified, including the capability trap, efficiency trap, and identity misalignment, which can hinder organizational growth [3][8] - The significance of choosing the right team was illustrated through the example of Sun Wukong's journey, contrasting it with the potential downfall if he had allied with the wrong character, like the Bull Demon King [4][10]