Leadership can take many forms. Sometimes, it is quiet. Sometimes, it is shaped by the experiences that change us most.
In the first feature of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce’s Women Leaders series for International Women’s Day 2026, our CEO Elaine Lek shares a deeply personal reflection on humility, leadership, and the courage to let others step forward.
“When leaders stop trying to be right, they start building teams that are.”
Reflecting on her perspective shaped by personal loss, Elaine speaks about leading with calm in difficult moments and viewing leadership not as control, but as stewardship—of people, trust, and hope.
That same conviction continues to guide her advocacy for mental health, encouraging more open and compassionate conversations within workplaces and communities.
We thank SICC for highlighting leadership shaped not only by success, but by the experiences that truly define it.
🔗 Read the full feature here.