In a recent media interview, Yu Minhong, founder of New Oriental Education & Technology (09901.HK), stated that there is no barrier between him and his employees. "While there are hierarchical positions, employees don't feel like mice seeing a cat when the boss appears—terrified or fearful," he remarked.

"From New Oriental's establishment to this day, I've almost never lost my temper. There might have been moments when I got angry with my core management team, simply because they work closely with me. But with ordinary employees, it has never happened," Yu emphasized.

The comments highlight Yu's management philosophy and approach to employee relations at one of China's leading private education providers.