My Journey in Politics

Practical Lessons in Leadership

My Journey in Politics: Practical Lessons in Leadership shares the author's journey in Singapore politics from 1991 to 2011. Tracing what he and different groups of people he worked with across the government ministries and agencies, grassroots organisations and charitable groups — both volunteers and staff — did together to make Singapore a better and safer place, it also shares his leadership style in action.

Contents:

• Dedication

• Foreword

• Preface

• Prologue

• Initial Years and Life on the Ground

• Assuming Political Office

• My Work at MinLaw and MHA

• Debating in Parliament

• Impacting Singaporeans in Other Ways

• The 2001 General Elections

• Retiring from Political Office

• Appendices:

  • My Maiden Speech in Parliament
  • The Nee Soon East Song
  • The Nee Soon East Tagline
  • A Tribute from a Key Grassroots Leader

Readership: General Public.
Key Features:

• The book aims to be inclusive, recognising the efforts and contributions of many others who worked with the author on several fronts throughout his 20 years in politics
• There are elements of human interest in the book as different groups of people will be able to easily identify with different parts of the book
• Principles of leadership are translated into action in various settings