Jack Ma: Story of Alibaba E-Commerce and Online Retail by GineersNow GineersNow Engineering Magazine Issue No. 013, Jac | Page 7

Being an engineer is already hard enough. Taking on a leadership role makes it harder. The further we progress in our careers, the more responsibilities are handed down to us. As leaders, we initiate action, motivate the people we work with and find the most efficient way to get things done. The work load makes it too overwhelming especially for those who never had an experience in leading a group of people anywhere. Sometimes, we are excited for the challenge while for others, there is no choice but to take on the job. In this month’s issue, we’ve prepared the best leadership articles to prepare you as you take on the lead and guide your team at work. It’s no easy task but we’re here to help you out! From pointing out mistakes engineering leaders do at work to listing down the important skills one must have to excel at work, there’s an article waiting for you here. Editor's Note On the cover of this month’s issue is Chinese business magnate, Jack Ma. Known as the founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group with a net worth of $22 billion, we explore how his methods have re-engineered the online distribution and e-commerce industry. His story about accepting rejection and finding success in his career has inspired thousands of people. Now, here’s a chance to get to know the first mainland Chinese entrepreneur who appeared on the cover of one of the most prestigious maga-zine, Forbes. Apart from Jack Ma, leadership stories and professional news, get to know more about different com-panies featured this month. These companies are leading in their respective fields, so take a look at what each company has done to take one step further in achieving a new milestone in different industries. So sit back and relax. Get your monthly dose of engineering and technology with GineersNow! Engr. Alice Hernandez Senior Editor-at-Large E-Commerce, Online Distribution and Management • March 2017 7