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Lim Siong Guan, Singapore's former Head of Civil Service
(1999-2005) was the Institute of Policy Studies' 4th S R Nathan
Fellow for the Study of Singapore. This book contains edited
versions of the three IPS-Nathan Lectures he gave between September
and November 2017, and highlights of his dialogue with the
audience.Lim addresses the question, 'Can Singapore Fall?', by
examining the state of Singapore today and proposing what Singapore
and Singaporeans must do in order to prevent economic and social
decline. Taking inspiration from Sir John Glubb's essay, The Fate
of Empires and Search for Survival, Lim urges Singaporeans to
counter decline by observing the 'three legs of honour': Trust,
Diversity, and Excellence. These include becoming a gracious
society and building up a culture of innovation, excellence and
outwardness.Lim also reminds us that cultural change takes a
generational effort to effect; for change to happen, Singaporeans
must thus act with urgency and act now for the well-being of future
generations.The IPS-Nathan Lectures series was launched in 2014 as
part of the S R Nathan Fellowship for the Study of Singapore. The S
R Nathan Fellow delivers a series of lectures during their term to
advance public understanding and discussion of issues of critical
national interest.
Lim Siong Guan, Singapore's former Head of Civil Service
(1999-2005) was the Institute of Policy Studies' 4th S R Nathan
Fellow for the Study of Singapore. This book contains edited
versions of the three IPS-Nathan Lectures he gave between September
and November 2017, and highlights of his dialogue with the
audience.Lim addresses the question, 'Can Singapore Fall?', by
examining the state of Singapore today and proposing what Singapore
and Singaporeans must do in order to prevent economic and social
decline. Taking inspiration from Sir John Glubb's essay, The Fate
of Empires and Search for Survival, Lim urges Singaporeans to
counter decline by observing the 'three legs of honour': Trust,
Diversity, and Excellence. These include becoming a gracious
society and building up a culture of innovation, excellence and
outwardness.Lim also reminds us that cultural change takes a
generational effort to effect; for change to happen, Singaporeans
must thus act with urgency and act now for the well-being of future
generations.The IPS-Nathan Lectures series was launched in 2014 as
part of the S R Nathan Fellowship for the Study of Singapore. The S
R Nathan Fellow delivers a series of lectures during their term to
advance public understanding and discussion of issues of critical
national interest.
Following the success of their first book 'The Leader, The Teacher,
& You', which won the Singapore Literature Book Prize in the
Non-Fiction Category in 2014, Siong Guan and Joanne H Lim have
collaborated again to produce their new book 'Winning with Honour:
In Relationships, Family, Organisations, Leadership, and Life'. The
book draws upon wisdom from history, geography, culture, religion,
the wisdom of the ancients, as well as writings and examples from
all over the world. The book posits that there is a universality in
the message of Honour that can prove valuable to all who would care
to reflect on how to sustain success in one's life, family,
community, organisation and/or nation.The purpose of this book is
to invite you to think about what winning in life actually means,
and seeks to raise consciousness about the virtue of Honour in our
lives, particularly in the two dimensions of 'Honouring Our Word'
and 'Honouring Each Other'.Segmented into 10 parts and drawing from
a collection of wisdom literature, the book posits that Honour does
not just explain Singapore's journey from Third World Economy to
First World Economy in a generation, but is an essential virtue
that undergirds purposefulness in life, happiness in family,
stability in society, advantage in business, success in leadership,
and security in the nation. Written in a unique format that is
accessible to people from all walks of life, the book seeks to
showcase what is possible if imagination and human enterprise are
coupled with honour.
Following the success of their first book 'The Leader, The Teacher,
& You', which won the Singapore Literature Book Prize in the
Non-Fiction Category in 2014, Siong Guan and Joanne H Lim have
collaborated again to produce their new book 'Winning with Honour:
In Relationships, Family, Organisations, Leadership, and Life'. The
book draws upon wisdom from history, geography, culture, religion,
the wisdom of the ancients, as well as writings and examples from
all over the world. The book posits that there is a universality in
the message of Honour that can prove valuable to all who would care
to reflect on how to sustain success in one's life, family,
community, organisation and/or nation.The purpose of this book is
to invite you to think about what winning in life actually means,
and seeks to raise consciousness about the virtue of Honour in our
lives, particularly in the two dimensions of 'Honouring Our Word'
and 'Honouring Each Other'.Segmented into 10 parts and drawing from
a collection of wisdom literature, the book posits that Honour does
not just explain Singapore's journey from Third World Economy to
First World Economy in a generation, but is an essential virtue
that undergirds purposefulness in life, happiness in family,
stability in society, advantage in business, success in leadership,
and security in the nation. Written in a unique format that is
accessible to people from all walks of life, the book seeks to
showcase what is possible if imagination and human enterprise are
coupled with honour.
Former Head of the Singapore Civil Service Mr Lim Siong Guan now
shares his diverse experiences and fresh insights on leadership in
his exclusive new book, The Leader, The Teacher & You. As a
former Permanent Secretary in ministries, including the Ministry of
Defence, the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Finance,
and former chairman of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
and the Singapore Economic Development Board, the indefatigable
public servant has contributed greatly to Singapore's success,
introducing innovative policies and practices at each turn, which
have greatly enhanced drive and performance across the board. Most
notably, he is known for his pursuit of excellence, especially in
spearheading the Public Service for the 21st Century (PS21)
movement, to develop organizational excellence. From Singapore's
early years of government to its emergence as a prosperous
metropolis, Lim has served the nation tirelessly through the years.
In The Leader, The Teacher & You, Lim puts forth a fresh take
on the notion of leadership as other-centered, with the focus on
enabling others to be the best they can be.This noble vision of
leadership is elaborated and built upon through the sharing of his
experiences, in particular the memorable lessons and deep-seated
convictions he has had while serving under Mr Lee Kuan Yew,
Singapore's first Prime Minister, and Dr Goh Keng Swee, Singapore's
First Deputy Prime Minister. Different types of leadership, such as
personal and position leadership are touched upon as the author
encourages leaders to take an active role in empowering those they
lead and spurring them on to excellence. Coming from a man who has
helmed many distinguished organizations, Mr Lim's insights on core
values essential for organizational excellence are also not to be
missed. The book offers practical and down-to-earth advice for
leaders in all walks of life. For leaders who genuinely care for
the people they lead and hope to make a difference in their lives,
this book will be a crucial guide.
Former Head of the Singapore Civil Service Mr Lim Siong Guan now
shares his diverse experiences and fresh insights on leadership in
his exclusive new book, The Leader, The Teacher & You. As a
former Permanent Secretary in ministries, including the Ministry of
Defence, the Prime Minister's Office and the Ministry of Finance,
and former chairman of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
and the Singapore Economic Development Board, the indefatigable
public servant has contributed greatly to Singapore's success,
introducing innovative policies and practices at each turn, which
have greatly enhanced drive and performance across the board. Most
notably, he is known for his pursuit of excellence, especially in
spearheading the Public Service for the 21st Century (PS21)
movement, to develop organizational excellence. From Singapore's
early years of government to its emergence as a prosperous
metropolis, Lim has served the nation tirelessly through the
years.In The Leader, The Teacher & You, Lim puts forth a fresh
take on the notion of leadership as other-centered, with the focus
on enabling others to be the best they can be. This noble vision of
leadership is elaborated and built upon through the sharing of his
experiences, in particular the memorable lessons and deep-seated
convictions he has had while serving under Mr Lee Kuan Yew,
Singapore's first Prime Minister, and Dr Goh Keng Swee, Singapore's
First Deputy Prime Minister. Different types of leadership, such as
personal and position leadership are touched upon as the author
encourages leaders to take an active role in empowering those they
lead and spurring them on to excellence. Coming from a man who has
helmed many distinguished organizations, Mr Lim's insights on core
values essential for organizational excellence are also not to be
missed. The book offers practical and down-to-earth advice for
leaders in all walks of life. For leaders who genuinely care for
the people they lead and hope to make a difference in their lives,
this book will be a crucial guide.
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