Lee Kuan Yew on Leadership: The Harvard Interview

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  • Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
  • Lee Kuan Yew, the former Prime Minister of Singapore, is interviewed by Harvard Kennedy School professors David Gergen, Ron Heifetz, Dean Williams, and John Thomas.

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  • @mattbutler458
    @mattbutler458 Рік тому +196

    This man is sincere, pure, old-school and simplistic common sense personified. It's a joy to listen to him.

    • @JimmyLee-re6kh
      @JimmyLee-re6kh Рік тому +2

      1:31 1:32 😅😅

    • @silverchannel7504
      @silverchannel7504 10 місяців тому

    • @silverchannel7504
      @silverchannel7504 10 місяців тому

      ​@@JimmyLee-re6khklllllllmmkllllllll6lll767lllll7ll6llllllllll7ll7l7lllllllll7ll7lllll7lllllllllllllmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmlmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmlllllmmmmmmmmkmmmmmmmmmmmlmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmkmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmlllrlmmmmmmmmmmllmlmllmmmmrmmmmmlmlmmmkmmmmmlmmmmmlmmmmmmmmlmmmmlrmmmmmmmlmmmmmmmmmlmmmmlmmmmmmmlmmmmmkmmmmmmmlmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmkmmmllmmmlmmlmmmllmmmmmkmmmmlmmmkmmmmmmmmmmmmmlmmmmmmlmmmmkmlllrlllmlllmllmllkmmmmlmkmmmmmmmlmmmkmmmlllmlmmmmmmmmmmmmkkmmmmmmmmmmmmmmlllkkklkkllklkklllkllkllmmmkkmmmmmmkklmmmmkmmmllrklkmkkkmllllmkmmlllkkkmkmmkllllllllllllkllkkklkkkkmmklŕkrmmmlmlkllkrkkkkrkklkkkkkkkkkkrkkkmlkkklkkkkkrkkklkkkkkkkkkkkrkrkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkrkrkmrkkkkrkkkkkrkkklkkkkkkkkkrkrkrkkŕkrkkmkkmkkrkkkkŕkŕkrkkkkkŕkrkkkkŕkŕkmrkŕkŕmmrmmŕkkmŕmŕmŕkŕŕmŕkŕmŕmŕrkŕŕŕŕmmrrr9y

    • @wai_53c6
      @wai_53c6 10 місяців тому

      @@JimmyLee-re6khsusisisusuususuusussssusususfsusuuuss😅usus😅ussstuuu😅

    • @beautybyzai7671
      @beautybyzai7671 9 місяців тому

      @@silverchannel7504ewwwwwweewwededwewwewweedeetedweeweeeeweweeeewdewewetededewedeeedwwwdwedtdtwewwewweeddeewteedwedewwewwedwedwwededwedwddeedewd we dweeeteewdewewdwdwewedewwewwewddweeeedewdedewwdedwsŵweeeeeeeeeweewweeedeewddweeeewdwdeewewdewdeeweeeedweee we edweeeŵŵewweteee dw eeewwedeeewwdwdeedeewewwtweedweddd eddwsdwsaawwws

  • @lystentome
    @lystentome 3 роки тому +1310

    I was present at Mr.Lee’s rally held at a open field in Siglap in 1958.I was 10 and I understood every word he said and why he won and became Singapore’s 1st P.M. while the other political parties were either slandering or talking absolute rubbish he talked about the future, building strong foundation’s. I’m 73 now and have lived thru all that he mentioned. Rest In Peace Sir, you not only had the trust but also the love off your fellow citizens.

    • @q.a.2875
      @q.a.2875 3 роки тому +58

      Yes!! ... We need leaders who are less about the “politics” (the irony) and more about progress and plans towards them 🙏🙏

    • @whatsup4807
      @whatsup4807 3 роки тому +3

      You know what? I don't believe your BS. When you were 10 yo, it would be 1958 from your 75 years old look. And at that time he hadn't been SG PM yet.
      Plus, WHY you were present to him by WHAT TALENT OR FAMILY LINKAGE?? BS. You can fool those innocent, but not me. Hahaha... Watch out God is watching you.
      Heard a lot of old lying turtles without any education but kept on fooling people. You are the one of the kind. Hahaha

    • @done3978
      @done3978 3 роки тому +18

      @@whatsup4807 U idiotic ah?bruddha u wan deny then deny respectfully lah..also 1958 lky got give speeches..ppl like u legit no life...What "god watching you' somemore...he got kill somebody meh?no rite. Like clearly you got trust issues but please think what you are doing now. You are literally calling him uneducated for saying that he got see lky's speech

    • @christianlee7244
      @christianlee7244 3 роки тому +7

      out of curiosity, how similar would someone like Andrew Yang be in comparison to the late Lee Kuan Yew.

    • @michaelliew88
      @michaelliew88 3 роки тому +3

      Well said

  • @saipeor
    @saipeor 3 роки тому +591

    Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. This man is severely underrated and I hope we can all learn from him and keep his principles alive.

    • @Hero007ization
      @Hero007ization 3 роки тому +27

      That's the issue..Real heroes are underrated and turds are made superheroes

    • @harutyun1016
      @harutyun1016 3 роки тому +2

      𝕲𝖔𝖔𝖉 𝖙𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘 𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖙𝖊 𝖜𝖊𝖆𝖐 𝖒𝖊𝖓. 𝖂𝖊𝖆𝖐 𝖒𝖊𝖓 𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖙𝖊 𝖍𝖆𝖗𝖉 𝖙𝖎𝖒𝖊𝖘.

    • @mad_max21
      @mad_max21 3 роки тому +33

      Finish the quote. Good times create weak men. Weak men create hard times.

    • @dendi1076
      @dendi1076 3 роки тому +21

      he's not underrated, he's a legend in his country.

    • @saipeor
      @saipeor 3 роки тому +16

      @@dendi1076 this video has less views than a Joe rogan podcast, so it is underrated , just not in Singapore

  • @_xji_
    @_xji_ 2 роки тому +114

    As a young Nigerian there's a deep seated hunger for me to understand how working systems are created and what kind of leaders influence these systems for a progressive change. I feel very fulfilled and much enlightened listening to the wise words from Mr. Lee Kuan Yew in this 2hr + interview, I think its one of the beauties of nature for people like him to exists and be functional at the level he was. Every Singaporese generation should know that were really blessed with a visionary and insightful leader in Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, Many respects sir!

    • @marcelbork92
      @marcelbork92 Рік тому +5

      "Nigerians" can never copy what "Singaporeans" did. This is not a question of a "working system", but it is a question of the race.

    • @arifcoco
      @arifcoco Рік тому

      We need nigga here. Like tremendously

    • @yapbl8018
      @yapbl8018 Рік тому

      😅
      -RRui😅ypu Miss

    • @ArnoldAndah
      @ArnoldAndah Рік тому +1

      @@marcelbork92what do you mean ?

    • @christngouf2251
      @christngouf2251 Рік тому

      ​@@marcelbork92 go continue your life in the propaganda they fed you and tailored for you.

  • @Fjsj44
    @Fjsj44 Рік тому +32

    We need leader like him in every nation

  • @davidbarnes4772
    @davidbarnes4772 4 роки тому +81

    One of the greatest leaders in history.

    • @jameschua6050
      @jameschua6050 2 роки тому +4

      Much more than that. He was our savior, someone from out of this world..

  • @iristan1788
    @iristan1788 9 місяців тому +11

    I’m proud to be a true-born Singaporean because of this man! He has placed Singapore on a world class stage because not only of his high IQ but even higher EQ to manage people n execute his visionary plans … He also trust his sense and gut with courage, determination and passion. Truly a wise man with deep wisdom n intelligent. I enjoy listening to his speech and sharing with deep admirations, respect and gratitude. ❤ Iris Tan

  • @serafalqtsi
    @serafalqtsi 9 років тому +278

    Word really fall short, this old timer is amazingly educational. "leadership has to be exercised in the context of the society which it is in...it considers the values, habits and patterns of behavior in that society" Lee Kuan Yew

    • @chunghoe
      @chunghoe 4 роки тому +15

      LKY was simply applying common sense. It a shame that many leaders across the world don't do so in their policies, or that their political system discourage them from doing so by forcing them to focus on the short term

    • @muhammadpakadik2901
      @muhammadpakadik2901 3 роки тому +1

      @@chunghoe itip

  • @tian3127
    @tian3127 Місяць тому +8

    Mr. Li was so right about that Taiwan has gone riotous and just tried hard acting to prove to US that they’re alike. He’s truly a genius considering this speech was made over a decade ago!

  • @tonytonystache
    @tonytonystache 3 роки тому +39

    I’m captivated in the presence of this mans voice.

  • @deda118
    @deda118 5 років тому +291

    Great leader. Perhaps the greatest. Wise, visionary, pragmatic, incorruptible. Not in the business for self gain or aggrandizement.

    • @pollyeng4230
      @pollyeng4230 4 роки тому +1

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    • @qissnn574
      @qissnn574 4 роки тому

      p

    • @Ray-wm8dz
      @Ray-wm8dz 3 роки тому +12

      Particularly liked incorruptible because a corrupt leader can destroy any country. When Lee Kuan Yew moved, he chose to take the entire country along with him. For that I thank him.

    • @hocksengchua2229
      @hocksengchua2229 2 роки тому +2

      Lucky to have excellent leader rule our city state country

    • @hoklamchong2969
      @hoklamchong2969 2 роки тому +1

      Yezzzz, the GREATEST, the WISEST, INCORRRRRRRUPTIBLE, the most ASTUTE politician EVAAAAR, so smart, so handsome, whoooaaaaaaaa !!!!!!!!

  • @chrisng6689
    @chrisng6689 3 роки тому +69

    The greatest leader by any measure. Always keen and curious on his insights which fortunately he left us with so many.

  • @JIANGTG
    @JIANGTG 3 роки тому +74

    1. Lee Kuan Yew on Leadership
    2. Clean and effective government can drastically minimize people hardship
    3. Government with peoples' strong mandate is much better than the so-called " Democracy " even though the outsiders criticize the dictatorship .
    4 . People's well-being is much more important than the prevailing democracy / freedom because the country's priority is to provide its citizens with comfortable livelihood which is not " cheap " .

  • @davidchew7036
    @davidchew7036 2 роки тому +23

    If the US has one political leader with 10% of his wisdom ,courage and integrity our country with all the resources would be so much better off for its people. GREATEST RESPECT. RIP SIR

  • @selvam2487
    @selvam2487 9 років тому +192

    Timeless wisdom. My life would be a great success if I had the conviction to implement at least 10 % of what he said. Thank you Mr. Lee Kuan Yew.

    • @francisng2974
      @francisng2974 9 років тому

      t

    • @RahulKumar-ng2gh
      @RahulKumar-ng2gh 6 років тому +10

      You can still learn his policies at LKY school of public policy

    • @sidmichael1158
      @sidmichael1158 3 роки тому +1

      @@RahulKumar-ng2gh how to get connected there?

    • @RahulKumar-ng2gh
      @RahulKumar-ng2gh 3 роки тому +2

      @@sidmichael1158 they have Masters in Public Policy and International Relations program

  • @cychin2565
    @cychin2565 2 роки тому +16

    I have fond memories of Mr LKY. None of the politicians come close to him. It was during a difficult in history. He was campaigning very hard, I was young and could not understand all the issues. He was captivating and i listened intently on the radio when ever he is on. I was impressed and listened to this great man. He is indeed great. After he got elected i listened to him still. He got rid of the corruption. He was brilliant absolutely brilliant. He won all the elections and his entourage also did the same. He weeded out all opposition to his government in open competition. Great comparisions are made between singapore and surrounding countries often. But it is Singapore that stands out. I am now 78 and have seen most if not all that happens in this region. Mr LKY you are an inspiration to all who depend on you, You have real class in what ever you do. I take off my hat to you.

  • @jetthapeterkhoo
    @jetthapeterkhoo 3 роки тому +139

    LKY was certainly one of the greatest statesmen of our time, highly intelligent with a double first degree from Cambridge University; and, of course, he had proven his sincerity, honesty and vision with the way he developed Singapore into one of the finest and richest cities in the world. Truly a great man; he and his team were also invited by China to help in implementing her early economic policies.

    • @andreayee8536
      @andreayee8536 2 роки тому

      p

    • @theophilusampiah5163
      @theophilusampiah5163 2 роки тому +8

      Had a degree in leadership and governance in Havard Kennedy school of leadership as well: a course he did on 2 years sabbatical leave as a president.

    • @saitama3150
      @saitama3150 8 місяців тому

      ⁠president? He never took the role of president. Are you from India?

  • @christopherarmstrong2710
    @christopherarmstrong2710 2 роки тому +550

    9:15 The communists wanted a different system (Singapore demographic = 70% Chinese at the time)
    12:45 "Communism can't win in a multi-racial society."
    14:40 "I was a lawyer, I understood completely what Constitutional practices were. [The opposition] didn't."
    22:55 "What made me a leader was, when the time came, I was the best speaker [in English]."
    23:50 Mandarin = the Chinese language of the educated
    26:20 Learning to speak was innate, but also came from wanting to be a lawyer. His parents suffered in the 1930's, and their friends who were doctors, engineers or lawyers didn't suffer so badly because they had a [high-value] profession. Took part in debate in school, became chairman of Cambridge debating club. *Being able to give clever speeches is a useful technique - but to get across, you must have a deep message that you must be able to put with **_total conviction,_** then they believe you.*
    29:30 Having total conviction > Just having a clever speech
    42:15 Authority = comes from demonstrating TRUST in a time of crisis. It's difficult to establish it in times of calm. When the chips are down, and you can get eliminated in a very unpleasant way, and you show that you're prepared for it and you'll fight for them - it makes a difference after that.
    49:20 Personal characteristics that define *LKY's leadership: Consistent/Congruent, Determination, Communication/Persuasion of ideas & POV, True to friends and colleagues* (don't place trust in people who don't deserve it, but those you trust you must give total authority and mandate to do it their way "Use a man don't distrust him, if you distrust him, don't use him." *EQ = Emotional Intelligence. No leader can last long if his EQ is weak, because you've got to depend on other people to do the job.* So if you're hoodwinked and place trust in people who don't share your views, you're in trouble).
    55:40 Emotional Intelligence > IQ. Without EQ, you're unable to sense or feel a person - which is necessary when leading people to work together in a concerted direction/effort. Being able to see THROUGH a person, or a candidate.
    1:01:00 LKY ranks his IQ at 120
    1:02:04 EQ / IQ combination. If I'm going to get a man to do a job that handles other people, a department or a team, he should have enough IQ to master the details so that he understands the total project - but *GOOD EQ so that he knows who to appoint to what particular sector and who will work with whom. Because if you can't get a good team going, then it's a failure - because he can't do it himself, he's got to get a team to work it for him.* (leader psychology and understanding others' blueprints)
    1:10:00 Rooting out corruption. Showing up wearing white shirts and white trousers as a symbolic gesture.
    1:18:00 Family values and respect for authority in Asia.
    1:25:40 Leadership has to be exercised in the context of the society that it is in - without that context, it doesn't make sense.
    1:46:20 The more deep-seated emotionally a problem is, the slower it is to resolve.
    1:50:30 Physical infrastructure is easy, but you've got to change the behavior of people. SG inhabitants living in shantytowns, peeing in elevators after they moved into high rises.
    1:51:00 Sensors in elevators that would catch people when they pee inside the lifts.
    1:52:15 You've got to start with a vision, and you've got to _sell_ that vision.
    1:53:20 Younger generations' preoccupation with wealth.
    1:57:00 SG has airlines coming in from 80 cities around the world, every day. 5-Star hotels serving food from anywhere in the world - you can have Texas steak, or Californian steak. New technologies have "shrunk oceans."
    1:59:30 Leaders must have higher energy level, the ability to project himself and his ideas, and to the desire almost instinctively to say, "let's do something better." Wanting to do something for his fellow man, not just for himself and his family.
    2:03:10 "They are going to judge us, and invest or not invest, depend on how they see we're running this place." (SG stateroom)
    2:06:00 "You can galvanize people easier when they are in a state of fright." (crisis scenario)
    2:10:25 Leaders should write off mistakes and cut your losses as quickly as possible. The leader accepts full and public responsibility. The buck stops with me - otherwise I'm not the boss.
    2:24:00 If your message is one of despair, then you should not be a leader. *You must give people HOPE - hope of improving their condition.* In the inevitable moments you feel very down (physically or emotionally, or because the world has turn adverse against you). If you're in that condition, the first thing you should do is get a good night's sleep or get in a swim, chase the cobwebs out of your mind. *IF YOU'RE NOT PHYSICALLY FIT, YOU'RE GOING TO MAKE MISTAKES. YOU MUST STAY PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY FIT.*
    2:25:20 Cycling and swimming always, even when he travels. Part of keeping balance. Meditation is one way of *calming yourself.* At the end of 20min - 30min, pulse rate can go down from 100bpm too 60bpm. Still your mind and empty your mind.
    2:27:00 If you're not in good shape (physically fit), you're going to make mistakes - and that's disastrous.
    2:27:20 Reading for relaxation, to keep his mind sharp. You can't just switch off and go to sleep. Surfing the TV to see what's the drivel they're putting out and seeing what other people are watching (LOL). *Reading takes you into a different world for awhile.*
    2:17:20 You will never get 100% consensus in views. In a multi-racial situation like SG, you're lucky if you can get 70%.
    2:31:10 MISSION and PURPOSE as a leader. Without that, you're not a good leader. When you face setbacks, you'll give up. (missionary > mercenary)

    • @mitchc1851
      @mitchc1851 2 роки тому +26

      thanks chris, you're a legend

    • @christopherarmstrong2710
      @christopherarmstrong2710 2 роки тому +9

      @@mitchc1851 Yep! LKY is the real legend ;)

    • @sugarcan1110
      @sugarcan1110 2 роки тому +3

      Wow thank you for this

    • @chinkymom377
      @chinkymom377 2 роки тому +5

      Wow. Thanks for this. Would have loved to save the minutes, easier to share.

    • @peaceleader7315
      @peaceleader7315 2 роки тому +1

      Communism is about a diversity.. and sharing a common dream.... hmmmm..

  • @pilotlostcause9036
    @pilotlostcause9036 3 роки тому +59

    This guys teach leadership skills in harvard but they learned leaderships thru this man....i can hear this man speak for hours... When im down he gives me motivation to go on.... Thank u sir.... Wish u could have been with us forever...

  • @nariga9
    @nariga9 9 років тому +82

    I wish all the country's leaders watch and learn from this Great man.

    • @dekubaner
      @dekubaner 9 років тому +10

      nariga9 especially the ones from so called poor or developing countries...

    • @hashslingingslasher2032
      @hashslingingslasher2032 4 роки тому

      They all should learn from the great President Donald J. Trump! #MAGA

    • @NUDZZZ
      @NUDZZZ 2 роки тому +3

      @@hashslingingslasher2032 cringed

  • @khothatsomosuoane9598
    @khothatsomosuoane9598 5 років тому +220

    Timeless wisdom! How did he know so much about everything, this gentleman knew how the world worked

    • @homodeus8713
      @homodeus8713 4 роки тому +16

      Reading and contemplating

    • @meow7983
      @meow7983 3 роки тому +6

      Reading up on the region history plus pragmatic and logical thinking

    • @dramese
      @dramese 2 роки тому +2

      Learning, he made learning his habit. Good leaders are learnings

    • @TheLazyGamer42
      @TheLazyGamer42 2 роки тому +7

      He didn't just read he travelled and observed and spoke to people. I think that gave him a much deeper understanding and feel of how people felt and what was on their minds. Being well educated also helps give a strong foundation

    • @meirchan7377
      @meirchan7377 Рік тому

      God given insights

  • @sohweekian
    @sohweekian 9 років тому +277

    I am honoured to be a Singaporean... Thank you Mr. Lee Kuan Yew. RIP.

    • @BaySean
      @BaySean 9 років тому +4

      no more LKY alr :'( Boo hoo hoo

    • @AdaptaFilms
      @AdaptaFilms 8 років тому +23

      Very lucky to be lead by an exceptional leader LKY. I would love to live in Singapore. Must be nice.

    • @TheAntiHypocrisy
      @TheAntiHypocrisy 8 років тому +5

      +AdaptaFilms It is brilliant here.

    • @BaySean
      @BaySean 7 років тому +2

      +Crackpot Scientist
      if there is a movie about the Life and Death of Lee Kuan Yew who would be able to play him?
      1. Tom Cruise
      2. Brad Pitt
      3. Michael Keaton
      4. Jeff L Goldblum

    • @enkii82
      @enkii82 7 років тому +1

      How about John Cho?

  • @EYee633
    @EYee633 Рік тому +7

    Extremely fortunate to have him as our leader

  • @thrilos7
    @thrilos7 3 роки тому +50

    What an incredible role model for all human beings.

  • @jeneuweenlaf948
    @jeneuweenlaf948 4 роки тому +39

    If only I could've lived in the time when he shone the brightest and I could appreciate his light. He was a dreamer, a visionary, a pragmatist and a leader. We miss you dearly, Mr Lee.

  • @waihonlam7808
    @waihonlam7808 2 роки тому +67

    The Harvard academics had no appreciation for the tumultuous and multi-level strategy that was being described. They wanted to hear the typical leadership rhetoric. Only if you know the historical context and lived through it will you appreciate the depth what this man has described

    • @nguyenquochuy4474
      @nguyenquochuy4474 Рік тому +4

      agree with you, they don't understand everything is related, if they don't understand background story, then they don't understand how he become who become, why he did what he did, basically they don't understand much shit going on

    • @nomingerelgantumur
      @nomingerelgantumur Рік тому +3

      How superficial of the Harvard professors.

    • @ratumelimatanatoto2488
      @ratumelimatanatoto2488 3 місяці тому +1

      Yes they wanted points to teach their rubbish theoretical classes.

  • @mibraliy
    @mibraliy 6 років тому +298

    This is a brilliant and insightful human being. I feel like I'm listening to the modern day Confucius or someone of such repute.

  • @alexchan887
    @alexchan887 4 роки тому +31

    When lee kuan yew is that sort of person speaks he can make whole convention hall pure silent and listen to him. Like literally make you listen to him

  • @kojosmith1210
    @kojosmith1210 Рік тому +27

    1.1 million people watched this video. To me, that's absolutely amazing. I look at the watch count for almost all the videos in which the video is meant to convey knowledge to the viewer. Usually 200 - 300k, is the most any video of this can expect to get. Especially, for videos put out by Harvard, that are 2 1/2 hours long. He got millions. It speaks to his reputation.

  • @lackshubalasubramaniam7311
    @lackshubalasubramaniam7311 Рік тому +6

    The clarity of thought this man had is amazing. Indeed one of the top leaders of the last century.

  • @mikaham681
    @mikaham681 2 роки тому +43

    When I was young, I detested Lee Kuan Yew, I was angry, naive and stupid. I was wrong. I am now old, and I revere this man. He has led his people extremely well, he is not squeaky clean, he is not fair, he is not reasonable, but he has delivered to his people, the Singaporeans, a wonderful outcome. Singapore is a friendly, prosperous and safe place. I now know, Lee Key Yew was a wonderful leader, who served his people extremely well.

    • @joeroganpodfantasy42
      @joeroganpodfantasy42 2 роки тому +6

      Not squaky clean?
      Not fair ?
      Not reasonable ?
      What are you referring too can you give some examples , I can only find good things said about LKY , nobody is an angel I would like to know some of his naughty stuff

    • @Skych
      @Skych 2 роки тому +7

      @@joeroganpodfantasy42 You can look up operation coldstore and read up on both sides of the story, and come to your own conclusion. Nevertheless, LKY was still a visionary and highly respected, in a class of its own.

    • @PS-ic4bp
      @PS-ic4bp Рік тому +3

      It just means, if you are going to lead you will need to make tough decisions and some people will like your decisions and some won’t but you stand by your convictions- something he says repeatedly. Now our leaders want to be likable or pander to corporate or union interests and interest groups.

    • @mikaham681
      @mikaham681 Рік тому +1

      @@PS-ic4bp I agree, leadership is about making decisions and doing the things that "followers" are not prepared to do for themselves. I'm older now, I've seen more situations, and understand better what should be done. I don't always do it, but I can see what should be done.

    • @deviantshade
      @deviantshade Рік тому

      LKY was always adamant about Singapore First Policy. Now, Singaporean parliament is thinking of submitting a minimum wage policy. LKY is also against that.

  • @iqbalfahim7551
    @iqbalfahim7551 2 роки тому +15

    Man of clear vision and thought, knowing his political and social responsibility, consistent leader.

  • @ghongengtan-nt7tj
    @ghongengtan-nt7tj Рік тому +7

    I just missed him a lot! A great great leader who was so able to protect Singapore.

  • @eddymohd5282
    @eddymohd5282 Рік тому +16

    With All Due Respect, RIP Sir Founding Father Mr Lee Kuan Yew. Updated On 31st May 2023. Day: Wednesday. Time:0247hrs. 🇸🇬

    • @smaster-m4f
      @smaster-m4f Місяць тому

      desd fascist pig.. the world is not better but much better without this pig

  • @marcwhite6267
    @marcwhite6267 Рік тому +25

    I can say without any flattery that this is arguably in the top-5 most useful and eye-opening videos I've ever stumbled across on UA-cam.
    His wisdom and insights are beyond lucid and invaluable.
    For some reason it has taken me almost 2 years to go through this video; this video's so packed with pertinent pieces of insight, one simply can't play it in the background; this video has to be watched properly.
    I suggest reading his book(s), many things he mentions in this videos - the Japanese occupation of of Singapore - are described more vividly and in greater detail in the book.
    Here's to a smashing 2023!
    Let the wisdom of LKY light your way in this volatile environment.

  • @lavinderdavid5302
    @lavinderdavid5302 9 років тому +73

    old school leader great insight and good sense of humor

    • @ranban282
      @ranban282 5 років тому +1

      He would have capitalised and punctuated his sentenced, and would have frowned upon the spelling of humour.

  • @tanfoongeng845
    @tanfoongeng845 2 роки тому +10

    A conversation in which the speaker exhibits confidence,calmness of the mind,command of the language and clarity of thoughts (4 Cs).True and tangible talent indeed.The interviewers find it challenging to frame proper questions.

  • @ranjithpowell6791
    @ranjithpowell6791 10 місяців тому +5

    RIP great man.

  • @AnthonyY
    @AnthonyY Місяць тому +2

    Entering an executive leadership training program for my firm next year and I’ve been looking for examples of great leadership. LKY has taught me more valuable lessons in 3-4 hours of researching than any western leader that I’ve lived under. We don’t have depth in world leaders like this anymore

  • @MrSimonsmoke
    @MrSimonsmoke 3 роки тому +20

    This is pure gold...the great political leader is someone motivated by the virtue embedded within its culture, in his case, the benefits and well-being of the Singaporean.

  • @zarpeter_1
    @zarpeter_1 20 днів тому +1

    I was in Singapore couple of days ago. He and his son are remarkable people and Singapore is truly a testament to competent governcy

  • @fiddleriddlediddlediddle
    @fiddleriddlediddlediddle 6 місяців тому +6

    "How did you secure your legitimacy?"
    "I did what I said I would do."
    We live in a time where simply doing what you said you would do is considered revolutionary.

    • @EvelynHo-y3v
      @EvelynHo-y3v 3 місяці тому +2

      Tok is cheap....throw yourself into such situation a country with nothing at all to start with, but only a population who needs a livelihood dependent on your leadership, like throwing u into deep sea without a float, how r u gonna survive? N lead the whole country.....
      We respect your country's voting decision, so dun question our voting rights n respect our decisions too...

  • @johneleven25
    @johneleven25 7 років тому +45

    Mr. Lee you are the greatest of all.

  • @WorldAfterCovid19TV
    @WorldAfterCovid19TV 6 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for all you hv done to Singapore...I wish Sabah will join Singapore...REST IN PEACE 🙏🙏🙏

  • @ThePointBlank87
    @ThePointBlank87 3 роки тому +26

    Addressing the issue of fake news on internet long before it becomes apparent to everyone else. Mind blown.

  • @jahangiribrahimsingapore
    @jahangiribrahimsingapore 4 роки тому +15

    As a Singaporean,it's nice to hear out LKY speech on Leadership...am impressed.

  • @jayceh
    @jayceh 5 років тому +51

    Shivers when you hear his story.
    That's what real vision is.

  • @mpdmpd8118
    @mpdmpd8118 5 років тому +56

    greatest leader of all time. Singapore is very lucky to have Mr.LKY

    • @susanyap8643
      @susanyap8643 4 роки тому

      mpd mpd Yes, thank you.

    • @fennyamanda7273
      @fennyamanda7273 Рік тому

      I'm no Mr LKY. My name fenny gracella amanda. My color all company in world element 🌈🌈🌈.

    • @fennyamanda7273
      @fennyamanda7273 Рік тому

      🎐🎐🎐🎐🎐

  • @gaziaOG
    @gaziaOG Рік тому +9

    it's crazy, I thought I was just gonna reminiscence some of LKY's interviews for fun and I am FULLY ABSORBED watching this past 2 hours. This is how great every word from his mouth is.

  • @woonjiaboi6963
    @woonjiaboi6963 11 місяців тому +5

    yes he is great leader .

  • @kwamesarpong1925
    @kwamesarpong1925 2 роки тому +29

    This is an amazing interview with LKY, an iconic leader of his time. He made a lot of sense spelling out the difference in leadership when it comes to a CEO of a company and that of a nation. A good panelist too from Harvard School of Government.

    • @坤財-m8w
      @坤財-m8w Рік тому

      Lee kuan yew was an iconic leader of Singapore.he did it a lot of things for Singaporeans .he was an eloquent speaker of multi-languages..he was one of the greatest statesmen in the world.

  • @robichard
    @robichard 3 роки тому +10

    Oh how I wish a man like this would lead America !

    • @damiansiniakowicz1294
      @damiansiniakowicz1294 2 роки тому

      Bloomberg was close. Really tough and had vision. Too bad he couldn’t do a 4th term

  • @BallyBoy95
    @BallyBoy95 8 років тому +273

    The glitch at 5:38 scared the shit out of me.

    • @nhudungto
      @nhudungto 8 років тому +3

      +Bruce Wayne I can't believe Bruce is scared by the glitch

    • @BallyBoy95
      @BallyBoy95 8 років тому +2

      Alex To You believed right.

    • @nhudungto
      @nhudungto 8 років тому

      @_@ Batman just talked to me

    • @AdaptaFilms
      @AdaptaFilms 8 років тому

      I love the Bruce Wayne pix. Cool!

    • @meio4744
      @meio4744 8 років тому +5

      Damn straight, it was an evil spirit.

  • @tinthaung7118
    @tinthaung7118 Рік тому +7

    we have a heart without a body. My respect sir. RIP.

  • @limbenglee
    @limbenglee 4 роки тому +13

    So happy to have Mr Lee Kuan Yew as our Prime Minister, he was so wise.

  • @rajesvarandoraisamy8076
    @rajesvarandoraisamy8076 2 роки тому +7

    A leader with a vision ,no man is an island was his thought,and Singapore is today an advanced nation built from people hardworking and share one common value We are Singaporeans ,his son proudly carries the flag today,a wealthy,high income ,high technology nation,Congratulations Singapore on your National Day,good display,I watched on CNA

  • @comlaptopmuziek
    @comlaptopmuziek 2 роки тому +9

    Such a brilliant LKY and to the point. My dad introduced me to him when I was planning to travel to Asia.

  • @monizag
    @monizag 8 років тому +284

    Singapore government (past and present) may not be the most perfect on this planet. But travelling around with a red colored SG passport with no need for visa in major cities of the world, proves SG government had done a fantastic diplomatic job, far better than others. The iron-fist style ruling of LKY did good for SG during his time. Yes, there are disagreement in the way policies were formulated and implemented, but in general LKY had set a positive cornerstone for the present PAP members. SG50 babies would never know how this man was during his prime. I grew up in the 70s 80s during his prime in SG and his leadership shines.

    • @COLDoCLINCHER37
      @COLDoCLINCHER37 4 роки тому +1

      What was LKY controversial policies?

    • @Willbassyeah1
      @Willbassyeah1 4 роки тому

      The.#1 T mainly on press and freedom of speech during early years.

    • @aimanredzani5567
      @aimanredzani5567 4 роки тому

      VizdY

    • @meio4744
      @meio4744 4 роки тому +13

      From third world to first. Pretty damn good. The government can't create Nirvana but at least jobs, safe environment, good schools & the respect of the world. Also provided a great model for China.

    • @wisteriang9491
      @wisteriang9491 4 роки тому +4

      @@COLDoCLINCHER37 Racial quota for HDB. Special incentives for Graduate Mothers. Stop at 2 babies. Closing down of Chinese education schools and forcing only English education schools on everyone. Internal Security Act where he locked up and exiled many people with different political ideas. His land acquisition act where he force many landowners to sell land at low prices.

  • @tanco4055
    @tanco4055 Рік тому +3

    A great leader indeed. My full admiration of his leadership full of pragmatism, sincerity and care for our nation.

  • @bojoondong7911
    @bojoondong7911 Рік тому +8

    I salute to PM the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew.. he was a man with so much wisdom, intelligence and compassion for his country and people. His personality is just beyond words.. I am still not sure if we could ever find another Prime Minister who is as SMART and WISE as late Mr Lee Kuan Yew. May his soul RIP. Namo AMITOFOU 🙏🙏🙏💖

  • @MN-yu4st
    @MN-yu4st 11 місяців тому +2

    The definition of “when the going gets tough, the tough gets going”

  • @aliceyan8808
    @aliceyan8808 5 років тому +32

    an amazing story of how Mr. Lee built Singapore; a great leader

    • @davidb2206
      @davidb2206 3 роки тому

      The British and their Empire built Singapore and bequeathed it as a priceless gift to the Chinese. Without the British, nobody would ever have heard of Singapore. It might be a backwater harbor like Penang.

    • @lewtx2283
      @lewtx2283 3 роки тому +4

      Nice joke there.
      British left us with nothing and the founding fathers built it up.

    • @gildavaranal8530
      @gildavaranal8530 2 роки тому +1

      @@lewtx2283 , very profound reply, that’s what Singapore is now made off… educated n loyally proud Singaporeans…

  • @michaelzeng7096
    @michaelzeng7096 2 роки тому +5

    Best interview ever recorded and was historical in every respects. Highly appreciated n thks.

  • @tanbeehwai3278
    @tanbeehwai3278 5 років тому +17

    Cannot say the same for Malaysia in many ways... But no two countries are the same..... I love this man...... Honest, careful, wise, determined and holds a big stick....

    • @wisteriang9491
      @wisteriang9491 4 роки тому +1

      I won't call him an honest man. But he is a man with integrity.

    • @pahatpahat9566
      @pahatpahat9566 3 роки тому +1

      If only we just have 25% of what he had done for little Singapore!!!

  • @eddymohd5282
    @eddymohd5282 2 роки тому +4

    This video waa shared 7yrs ago. Its an amazing throwback. A trip down memory lane. Now its already 8 October 2022. Its a great insight regarding leaderships as well as many others. 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬👌👌✌🐾🌻🕊🤗🤗

  • @harlan33401
    @harlan33401 5 років тому +58

    Lee Kuan Kew is a great man. I would not like to play chess with him. His thought process is excellent. He is also affable.

    • @joseki6644
      @joseki6644 4 роки тому +4

      I would love to have played chess with him. Not competitively, simply for my own learning.

    • @iwanagohome326
      @iwanagohome326 3 роки тому +3

      Affable with the nerves of steel and an iron fist hidden in a velvet glove. A really brilliant man and Singapore is so very lucky to have him. RIP. The world needs a great man like him.

  • @cipriancimpan5538
    @cipriancimpan5538 2 роки тому +11

    A truly wonderful & inspirational discussion - the man was a genius & real hero for its people.
    Thanks for sharing! ❤🖖

  • @lystentome
    @lystentome 3 роки тому +8

    Outstanding in terms of understanding and balancing power with the citizens of a small nation.

  • @davidho5753
    @davidho5753 8 років тому +56

    what a man of such great weight that he becomes a stabilizing force for our country.

  • @joyjose7307
    @joyjose7307 5 років тому +18

    Common sense, Consistently, change course, commitment, visionary, determined, passionate leader

  • @jessiejames7492
    @jessiejames7492 4 роки тому +23

    really and always will respect this man...our past PM , MR LEE...he didnt have it easy . But he always stood his ground and fought on ! Brilliant man

  • @bahijbahlis9548
    @bahijbahlis9548 8 років тому +17

    great leader... we need like him in Lebanon... hope someone will be inspired by him in my country.

  • @woonjiaboi6963
    @woonjiaboi6963 6 місяців тому +5

    I don't know other people how to judge you .For me you could be world leader not only an Singapore leader.❤❤❤

  • @garychong83
    @garychong83 5 років тому +25

    Greatest of all time...

  • @Valorian
    @Valorian 3 роки тому +21

    Lee Kuan Yew is one of my greatest idols.

  • @kaushikahasith4381
    @kaushikahasith4381 Рік тому +3

    Few countries are fortunate to having these kinds of rare great leaders and when I think about my country I greatly feel sad.

  • @stagss
    @stagss 11 місяців тому +3

    I love Lee

  • @michaelvainer3350
    @michaelvainer3350 11 місяців тому +3

    Outstanding Leader !

  • @DucaTech
    @DucaTech 6 років тому +149

    I cannot imagine a US president having to speak 3 or more languages. This guy makes all other leader look like peaches.

    • @brainwashington1332
      @brainwashington1332 5 років тому +36

      trump barely speaks english, pls u r asking for too much

    • @doryfishie2
      @doryfishie2 4 роки тому

      Ever heard of professional interpreters?

    • @jessiejames7492
      @jessiejames7492 4 роки тому +2

      @@brainwashington1332 ha ha. trump is a brilliant businessman and always gets his way by the look of it.. he brings that back to his presidency. no holes barred. he just says what he wants , doesnt think before he speaks .....good or bad it depends on the individual.. sometimes it comes out hilariouos like his recent 'chinese virus' omg i laughed so hard

    • @brainwashington1332
      @brainwashington1332 4 роки тому

      @@jessiejames7492 u r right about trump showing the world what kind of nation murica really is, and what kind of ppl muricans actually are if they are able to put someone like trump in the oval. but some still have faith in murica and its ppl to do the 'right thing', so pls let trump win in nov again so the world can finally move on. #trump2020

    • @superchargerone
      @superchargerone 4 роки тому +10

      @@doryfishie2 It is one thing having interpreters and it is another having the ability to speak multi languages. Sure it is not a requisite to be a leader but it certainly wouldn't hurt to have that ability. On top of that, language carries with it certain ideas and preferences and history. So having the additional understanding of the culture would certainly help with policy that impacts a nation as multicultural as his country

  • @debl5848
    @debl5848 5 років тому +54

    My late father saw young Chinese youths herded onto a truck to.be shot. My aunties tied their breasts and cut their hair short to avoid being taken away as comfort women. Lee Kuan Yew was a man of great foresight and had the blessings of a fine team.

    • @wrlfc747
      @wrlfc747 5 років тому +24

      Sorry to hear your story, and didn’t seem correct to ‘like’ your comment. I appreciate your input though. For me, as a Westerner, the greatest leader ever. He had no prejudices. Calm and calculated thought trumps all before him......I love this man.

  • @luciahermias9717
    @luciahermias9717 Рік тому +7

    THE BEST MAN IN THE WORLD WE WILL NEVER SEE A MAN WITH SENCER HEART. TO ME SINGAPORE THE BEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. LONG LIVE SINGAPORE.

  • @basiru_musa
    @basiru_musa 3 роки тому +10

    Great, rich & inspiring. RIP Mr. Lee Kuan Yew.

  • @mandytohphotography8212
    @mandytohphotography8212 4 роки тому +13

    I wished I had a mentor like LKY in my younger days.

  • @sagaveeraragoo7495
    @sagaveeraragoo7495 Рік тому +2

    He is a wise Human being that our World must follow as advisor

  • @KnightxxArrow
    @KnightxxArrow 8 років тому +41

    Great leader! Singapore is a beautiful and peaceful country.

    • @idefixcanis5023
      @idefixcanis5023 8 років тому +1

      +Frank Farmer There are LOTS and LOTS of exciting countries you could live in.

    • @DivineHyperion
      @DivineHyperion 8 років тому +1

      "Boring" is code word for safe and prosperous without any worries of getting mugged and murdered.

    • @sledgehog4683
      @sledgehog4683 8 років тому

      Singapore is a horrible country full of censorship and bullshit. Fucking Singapore and fuck Lee Juan Yew

    • @DivineHyperion
      @DivineHyperion 8 років тому

      +Samuel “ClutchMaster” Crain
      Sure, you're not talking about North Korea, buddy?

    • @cavink5342
      @cavink5342 8 років тому +1

      One party rule generates extremes. When it works, the country becomes very successful like Singapore while it gets failed like north korea under the ineffective rule.

  • @jessiejames7492
    @jessiejames7492 4 роки тому +7

    'to get your message across you have to put your total conviction ....' how true. that was his life. conviction to do good for singapore

  • @jessiejames7492
    @jessiejames7492 4 роки тому +31

    the present younger genration dont know what he and the other ministers went through to build singapore. nowadays they want to slam the present govt no end. if we didnt have this past we will not be able to be living in peace and prosperity...

    • @kgtan7534
      @kgtan7534 4 роки тому +1

      We shouldn't link the past credentials and legacies to the present lot. Else china would have remain a dynasty. You look at SARS and COVID-19 handling. They want to find excuses for screwing up, but during SARS, GCT was PM and LKY was SM. Things were orderly! I'll leave it at that.

    • @zoeyn55
      @zoeyn55 3 роки тому

      I couldn’t agree more.. so grateful for Mr. LKY & the leaders we have. Mr. LKY - truly an unparalleled visionary & leader.

  • @peterpan295
    @peterpan295 5 років тому +13

    A Great Leader LKY. We miss you

  • @lousiaveerasamy3697
    @lousiaveerasamy3697 2 роки тому +3

    The whole world is celebrating him

  • @Harry-sd9xg
    @Harry-sd9xg 9 років тому +22

    Thank you for uploading this

  • @noformstyle
    @noformstyle 9 років тому +103

    GREAT LEADERS are so hard to come by nowadays....

    • @Julian-sm1dp
      @Julian-sm1dp 7 років тому +2

      Add another one to the history books: Donald J. Trump #MAGA

    • @Matsuyama86
      @Matsuyama86 7 років тому +1

      Everyday :)

    • @preciousjose
      @preciousjose 5 років тому +10

      @@Julian-sm1dp the rest of the world disagrees and calls him a moron. Mr Lee is revered by most nations and Trump is looked down upon and even laughed at by US's closest allies including the British and Europeans.

    • @calvyncraven1141
      @calvyncraven1141 5 років тому +3

      @@Julian-sm1dp you are joking right?

    • @q.a.2875
      @q.a.2875 3 роки тому +1

      Signs of the times and the temptations it entails ... but perhaps we need certain circumstances for good leaders to emerge

  • @angeluscorpius
    @angeluscorpius 5 місяців тому +1

    Lee Kuan Yew Quote: “I do not yet know of a man who became a leader as a result of having undergone a leadership course."

  • @arsalanmirza3411
    @arsalanmirza3411 Рік тому +5

    Great insights 👍 from Minister Mentor relevant even today! Other Asian and developing country leaders should follow the example
    of LKY style of mentorship 💪🏼
    Thanks also to Harvard University for bringing together an illustrious panel 🙌 of interviewers and thinkers with precisely worded questions to seek out in depth answers from one the worlds unique leaders 👏 Very informative and surely inspiring to young and old 🎉

  • @peresandraramasubbu9640
    @peresandraramasubbu9640 10 місяців тому +1

    I am 76 .Indian national. Had the previlage of working in singqpore from 1991-1993. Apart from its material progress it has achieved number 1 position in dicipline, hard work, integriity . Singapore, israel leads the world . U N should learn from from these countries. Role models.

  • @morphy1972
    @morphy1972 2 роки тому +5

    Really miss the great LKY , no nonsense, get it done.
    Miss his leadership even more considering how much we have regressed since he taught us how to behave
    1st world.

  • @sanyuelpuganda3581
    @sanyuelpuganda3581 Рік тому +1

    "Use a man, do not distrust him... If you do not trust him, do not use him... Awesome!!

  • @thomaslambert6007
    @thomaslambert6007 4 роки тому +7

    Thank you for allowing me to learn from this visionary leader.

  • @Servant_of_1111
    @Servant_of_1111 2 роки тому +5

    A true LEGEND!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @prishoh
    @prishoh 2 роки тому +4

    Great learning from the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew , a role model leader indeed

  • @mgee1449
    @mgee1449 2 роки тому +3

    One of the best founding fathers in the world!!, Singaporean must be lucky to have him as a leader. Indonesia is not so lucky and growing up with corrupted mentality and lazy and quick rich by extortion