Building People provides a glimpse into the mind of one of Asia’s keenest and most effective business leaders. Before becoming Chairman of Changi Airport Group and Surbana Jurong, author Mun Leong Liew was named Best CEO in Singapore, Best CEO in Asia, CEO of the Year, Outstanding CEO of the Year, and more—but his successes are not based strictly upon the numbers. This book reveals the personal and professional philosophy behind this extraordinarily effective leader, in the context of frank and insightful emails to his staff. Touching on everything from honour and potential to training and mentorship, these messages paint a clear picture of the difference between good and great leadership.
“It is important that everyone gets to understand the management’s thinking,” author Liew Mun Leong said. “It is also useful to receive feedback from staff and understand where they are coming from.”
Liew Mun Leong started writing Sunday emails to his colleagues in 1998 about various topics and issues. He writes because he believes that every leader must be prepared to pass his knowledge, experiences and wisdom to his organization. 
Through these emails, one gets a certain vicarious pleasure from reading about the author’s many interesting work experiences and challenges, and gains insights into the character and management philosophy of this visionary leader. The emails have been published in three volumes titled, Building People: Sunday Emails From a CEO.
In the latest instalment of Building People titled, Sunday Emails From a Chairman, Volume 4 (Wiley, September 2016, ISBN: 978-1-119-28805-3; Paperback; S$30.98 with GST), the book features several story highlights that reflect on important issues of recent times, embedded with classic leadership lessons from the author’s personal experience.
The highlights include:
Pragmatism in business and leadership as a very important ideology for all leaders – political or business alike. It is the hallmark of Singapore and China’s successful leaders.
Talent development and core values as the essence of a company’s survival and growth.
The author’s views on China as it becomes the most important engine for global growth in the recent years, plus his thoughts on Jack Ma.
These emails go beyond mere public relations to lay open the true nature of a man who is honestly, deeply committed to his job, his responsibility, his organization, and most of all, his people.
The Sunday emails have evolved into a cherished hobby, a self-actualization of what the author loves to do. It provides a channel for the author to review his past experiences and present thinking.
Building People: Sunday Emails From a Chairman, Volume 4 is now available at all major bookstores and popular online book retailers.
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