Lee Kuan Yew on Leadership: The Harvard Interview

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.

[@christopherarmstrong2710]

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]

thanks chris, you're a legend

[@christopherarmstrong2710]

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

[@sugarcan1110]

Wow thank you for this

[@chinkymom377]

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

[@peaceleader7315]

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

[@mattbutler458]

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

[@JimmyLee-re6kh]

1:31 1:32 😅😅

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[@beautybyzai7671]

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[@lystentome]

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]

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

[@whatsup4807]

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]

@@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]

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

[@michaelliew88]

Well said

[@Raginee344]

We need leader like him in every nation

[@davidbarnes4772]

One of the greatest leaders in history.

[@jameschua6050]

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

[@eddymohd5282]

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

[@dabigchina]

Lee Kwan yew was a once in a century talent.

[@saipeor]

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]

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

[@harutyun1016]

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

[@mad_max21]

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

[@dendi1076]

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

[@saipeor]

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

[@deda118]

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

[@pollyeng4230]

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[@qissnn574]

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[@Ray-wm8dz]

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]

Lucky to have excellent leader rule our city state country

[@hoklamchong2969]

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

[@JIANGTG]

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 " .

[@_xji_]

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]

"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]

We need nigga here. Like tremendously

[@yapbl8018]

😅 -RRui😅ypu Miss

[@ArnoldAndah]

@@marcelbork92what do you mean ?

[@christngouf2251]

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

[@nariga9]

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

[@dekubaner]

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

[@hashslingingslasher2032]

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

[@NUDZZZ]

@@hashslingingslasher2032 cringed

[@iristan1788]

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

[@bobbymoss6160]

Now this man knows how to run a country, and put peace and prosperity of his people above all else.

[@sohweekian]

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

[@BaySean]

no more LKY alr :'( Boo hoo hoo

[@AdaptaFilms]

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

[@TheAntiHypocrisy]

+AdaptaFilms It is brilliant here.

[@BaySean]

+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]

How about John Cho?

[@fiddleriddlediddlediddle]

"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.

[@tinthaung7118]

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

[@mibraliy]

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

[@brianmoran1196]

Thats a bit flattering to Confucius.

[@My-yt6iy]

@@brianmoran1196 hahaha

[@kangteckchye3836]

BRIANMORAN lllll

[@kangteckchye3836]

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[@yangasun3898]

My 1010 Dplp

[@chrisng6689]

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

[@tribeneebairageedas8290]

The greatest ever

[@luciahermias9717]

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.

[@jetthapeterkhoo]

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]

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[@theophilusampiah5163]

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]

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

[@davidchew7036]

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

[@peterchen952]

RIP Mr. Lee after all those years listening to your interviews or watching you in the parliament speech. I never get tired of it. You are always my leader and my hero.

[@CVYR490]

Always proud of you our prime minister Mr LKY. Used to complaint about you, now after living in Australia, I now respect you, how much you have done n bring SG from a 3rd world country to 1st. You make SG so safe that we can exercise n go jogging at night without fear, you clear out gangster in the street, you clear drug trafficking, many many more. Respect you n thank you. RIP SIR

[@cychin2565]

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.

[@user-um9re5vj8r]

Luck you.

[@serafalqtsi]

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]

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]

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[@EYee633]

Extremely fortunate to have him as our leader

[@monizag]

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]

What was LKY controversial policies?

[@Willbassyeah1]

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

[@aimanredzani5567]

VizdY

[@meio4744]

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]

@@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.

[@tonytonystache]

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

[@alexchan887]

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

[@mpdmpd8118]

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

[@susanyap8643]

mpd mpd Yes, thank you.

[@fennyamanda7273]

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

[@fennyamanda7273]

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[@kojosmith1210]

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.

[@waihonlam7808]

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]

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]

How superficial of the Harvard professors.

[@itedino]

Thank you very much, my founding father. Without you, Singapore is still a 3rd world struggling with corruption, pollution, homeless, jobless and everyone still speaking hokkien and malay instead of English.

[@wisteriang9491]

My biggest thanks to LKY is he forced the entire Singapore screaming and whining to learn English as a first language. This change open opportunities and the minds of the average Singaporeans.

[@greentea8852]

You guys are truly lucky to have him, truly

[@lavinderdavid5302]

old school leader great insight and good sense of humor

[@ranban282]

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

[@khothatsomosuoane9598]

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

[@homodeus8713]

Reading and contemplating

[@meow7983]

Reading up on the region history plus pragmatic and logical thinking

[@dramese]

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

[@TheLazyGamer42]

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]

God given insights

[@ghongengtan-nt7tj]

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

[@thrilos7]

What an incredible role model for all human beings.

[@mikaham681]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@tangyokechoon9709]

I am truly grateful for hearing the interview of LKY a great leader of the world who knew the world well enough and propell his country into a wealthy and prosperous country . 1:49:09

[@pilotlostcause9036]

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...

[@hassanahabraham5460]

LKY the best leader of our century.

[@jayceh]

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

[@iqbalfahim7551]

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

[@selvam2487]

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]

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[@RahulKumar-ng2gh]

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

[@sidmichael1158]

@@RahulKumar-ng2gh how to get connected there?

[@RahulKumar-ng2gh]

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

[@gaziaOG]

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.

[@debl5848]

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]

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.

[@ThePointBlank87]

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

[@robichard]

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

[@damiansiniakowicz1294]

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

[@johneleven25]

Mr. Lee you are the greatest of all.

[@woonjiaboi6963]

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

[@BallyBoy95]

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

[@nhudungto]

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

[@BallyBoy95]

Alex To You believed right.

[@nhudungto]

@_@ Batman just talked to me

[@AdaptaFilms]

I love the Bruce Wayne pix. Cool!

[@meio4744]

Damn straight, it was an evil spirit.

[@penguin6700]

He's such an intelligent and eloquent man. I will never match up to his grasp of vocabulary. He's probably most comfortable with English but speaks Malay, Mandarin and Hokkien to connect with the different races in Singapore.

[@jessiejames7492]

Lee Hsien Loong spesks fluent Russian.

[@jeneuweenlaf948]

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.

[@harlan33401]

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]

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

[@iwanagohome326]

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.

[@lackshubalasubramaniam7311]

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

[@Valorian]

Lee Kuan Yew is one of my greatest idols.

[@aliceyan8808]

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

[@davidb2206]

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]

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

[@gildavaranal8530]

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

[@MN-yu4st]

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

[@tanbeehwai3278]

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]

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

[@pahatpahat9566]

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

[@comlaptopmuziek]

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

[@marcwhite6267]

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 KZbin. 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.

[@limbenglee]

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

[@MrKaewkwan]

He was one of the best leaders. Taught, honestly to Singapore country.

[@richardng8594]

新加坡人的福氣！ 從政就是為了人民幸福！把新加坡打造成第一世界！清廉為政。

[@MrSimonsmoke]

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.

[@stagss]

I love Lee

[@tanfoongeng845]

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.

[@mgee1449]

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

[@jahangiribrahimsingapore]

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

[@davidho5753]

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

[@narendraregmi6757]

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[@narendraregmi6757]

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[@narendraregmi6757]

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[@narendraregmi6757]

Uiui

[@narendraregmi6757]

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[@michaelvainer3350]

Outstanding Leader !

[@JohnLincolnUSA]

Leadership exemplified at its best - he personally was an oasis of brilliance, wisdom, foresight and courage in a region where nations were led mainly by corrupt buffoons and morons!

[@kwamesarpong1925]

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.

[@user-sb4zu8hy1z]

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.

[@basiru_musa]

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

[@deroconnor4621]

I love that quiet perceptive one step at a time man's approach to life

[@KnightxxArrow]

Great leader! Singapore is a beautiful and peaceful country.

[@idefixcanis5023]

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

[@DivineHyperion]

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

[@sledgehog4683]

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

[@DivineHyperion]

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

[@cavink5342]

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.

[@rajesvarandoraisamy8076]

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

[@eddymohd5282]

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. 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬👌👌✌🐾🌻🕊🤗🤗

[@joyjose7307]

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

[@morphy1972]

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.

[@garychong83]

Greatest of all time...

[@michaelzeng7096]

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

[@peterpan295]

A Great Leader LKY. We miss you

[@bojoondong7911]

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 🙏🙏🙏💖

[@bahijbahlis9548]

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

[@prishoh]

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

[@noformstyle]

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

[@Julian-sm1dp]

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

[@Matsuyama86]

Everyday :)

[@preciousjose]

@@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]

@@Julian-sm1dp you are joking right?

[@q.a.2875]

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

[@jessiejames7492]

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

[@Harry-sd9xg]

Thank you for uploading this

[@mandytohphotography8212]

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

[@gregnathan9830]

Such a brilliant Interview. Thanks Harvard.

[@jessiejames7492]

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

[@TheOldmankk]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@fabianwee]

His Legacy live on. And Leaders are reminded to watch and listen to this from time to time.

[@stevenbush1137]

This is a very great and brilliant man that I love

[@thomaslambert6007]

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

[@SUPADUDE838]

Thank you.

[@dekubaner]

i truly like his points, not talked here, about race or ethnic groups. that is, his courage to say openly that there are indeed differences between ethnic groups or races in countries and each has its own aspirations, expectations, iqs, etc AS A WHOLE.

[@Interests97]

He never said anything about the difference of iqs between races because there are none you dumbfuck.

[@_swagmeister]

@@Interests97 cope harder

[@Interests97]

@@_swagmeister ??

[@MilanElan]

@@Interests97 go read papers by James Watson. There ARE IQ differences across races

[@davidb2206]

Read Mahatir of Malaysia. He is even more blunt. He published a book on it in the 1960's that the social media would ban.

[@Salehalanazi-7]

When Americans interview him. They're extremely nervous, this man speaks the truth.