His is a story of quiet power in the strongman era.

Who was the Singapore civil servant with a human touch who led Singapore's GIC for 18 years?

Michelle Martin reads Lee Ek Tieng: The Green General of Lee Kuan Yew, and together with author Pearl Lee, explores how Mr. Lee, an engineer, led GIC without a finance background for 18 years.

How did Mr Lee prioritize people over processes?

How did this extraordinary civil servant empower his teams, transform organisational culture and help transform Singapore from squalid to clean and green?

Discover the quiet power of relationships and leadership from one of Singapore’s unsung giants.

His is a story of quiet&nbsp;power in the strongman era.
Who was the Singapore civil servant with a human touch who led Singapore's GIC for 18 years?
Michelle Martin reads&nbsp;Lee Ek Tieng: The Green General of Lee Kuan Yew, and together with author Pearl Lee, explores how Mr. Lee, an engineer, led GIC without a finance background for 18 years.
How did Mr Lee prioritize people over processes?
How did this extraordinary civil servant empower his teams, transform organisational culture and help transform Singapore from squalid to clean and green?
Discover the quiet power of relationships and leadership from one of Singapore&rsquo;s unsung giants.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.

The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions — from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas — from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.

In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint — with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.

Start your day on a positive note with Live Well with Michelle Martin.
The show explores wellbeing in all its dimensions &mdash; from self-awareness and personal growth to money, investing, and everyday lifestyle. Through thoughtful interviews and engaging conversations, Michelle speaks with experts and changemakers on living and ageing well, while helping you discover new ideas &mdash; from great books on READ and inspiring voices on INFLUENCE, to practical financial insights on MONEY AND ME.
In a fast-moving world that can often feel overwhelming, Live Well offers a refreshing counterpoint &mdash; with insights, ideas and stories that help you feel informed, empowered and ready to take on the day.