Woon Shiu Lee and Mondo Mazwai on Leading with Intentionality and Building Teams for a Resilient Future

For the final episode of Season 2, Kavitha is joined via Zoom by two extraordinary guests from the 7th YGELP cohort. Woon Shiu Lee, Managing Director and Group Head of the Wealth Planning Family Office and Insurance Solutions at DBS Private Bank, calls in from Singapore, along with Mondo Mazwai, Chairperson of the Competition Tribunal of South Africa. Together, Mondo and Woon Shiu walk Kavitha through their decision to engage in YGELP as a catalyst to further their commitment to social purpose as leaders in their respective fields.

Mondo explains how growing up in apartheid-era South Africa drew her to law as an instrument for societal change. Her 25 years in legal leadership continue to shape her notions of democracy, justice, and how to build a resilient team prepared for an ever-changing future. Woon Shiu, meanwhile, was inspired by early professional experiences across Singapore, the UK, and the US to merge cross-cultural strategies which have allowed him to flourish in the world of banking and wealth management. Both guests emphasize the centrality of impact and social good in their work, with Woon Shiu citing his company's mission to be "the best bank for a better world," as a core pillar of what drives his mindset today.

What Mondo and Woon Shiu share in common is a fervent commitment to lifelong learning, even while thriving at the highest levels of leadership. They share with Kavitha stories not only of rich engagement with YGELP readings and instructional sessions, but also of a carefully cultivated network of peers and professors which continues to grow. The interview ends with each guest sharing their views on the role of spirituality in purposeful leadership, in a fitting close to a meaningful journey showcasing the unique and varied voices of the Yale Global Executive Leadership Program.

Transcript

S2E8—Woon Shiu Lee & Mondo Mazwai Transcript

Links and Resources

Information on YGELP and Yale SOM Executive Education:

Yale SOM Executive Education Homepage  What is the Yale Global Executive Leadership Program? (YGELP)  Applying to YGELP

Resources and Individuals Mentioned in Today's Episode:

The Carrot and the Stick by William Putsis  The Book of Joy, The 14th Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Douglas Abrams  "Research: Why Breathing is So Effective at Reducing Stress," by Emma Seppälä, Christina Bradley and Michael R. Goldstein  Dr. Matthew Croasmun, Yale Divinity School   Nicholas Pinchuk, CEO of Snap-On Incorporated  Stephanie Dunson, Yale SOM

Where to Find Mondo:

Competition Tribunal of South Africa  Africa Leadership Initiative  Aspen Institute