Steward Leadership Institute

17/08/2026

📢 FEATURED SESSION | UNGCNS SUMMIT 2026

Can sustainability remain a business priority in an increasingly uncertain world?
As economic and geopolitical challenges reshape the global landscape, organisations are under pressure to balance immediate priorities with long-term sustainability goals.

Join Dr Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment and Ministry of Education and Bicky Bhangu , President, , for a fireside chat on "Navigating Sustainability Amid Global Uncertainties".

Discover why sustainability remains critical to Singapore's resilience and competitiveness - and what practical actions businesses can take over the next one to three years.

📅 2 September 2026
🎟️ As a valued member of our network, you are eligible for an exclusive discounted registration rate. Contact us at [email protected] to find out the code.

🔗 Secure your ticket today: https://www.gevme.com/ungcns-summit-2026-35257215

🔗 Explore the agenda: https://summit.unglobalcompact.sg/

David Fogarty FRICS, PISEP, REnvP

17/08/2026

AI, social media and constant connectivity are making business increasingly transparent, exposing the gap between what companies say and what they actually do.

Our CEO, Rajeev Peshawaria, sat down with Cheryl Goh of CNA938 to discuss the implications of a more transparent economy, why traditional ESG may be falling short, and whether trust and profitable sustainability could become the new competitive edge. Rajeev is the author of “Maximum Purpose, Maximum Profit: Why Steward Leadership is the Answer.”

13/08/2026

SLI's Senior Vice President and Head of Research and Engagement, Sunil Puri, has been featured in August's issue of Board Stewardship, an online publication that features an array of insightful articles, expert perspectives, and engaging interviews of prominent professionals.

In his article titled "Boards Need To Go Beyond Romanticism With AI", Sunil addresses the disconnect between the push from boards to implement and optimise AI, and what is ethically right. He argues that the lack of a clear view on implementation and positive intention leaves room for unethical practices, and that it is crucial for boards to demonstrate their positive intent with steward leadership in order to combat this.

We would like to thank Board Stewardship for featuring Sunil's work and supporting the importance of steward leadership for effective leadership. To read the full article, click the link below:
https://boardstewardship.com/?r3d=vol-4-issue-5-aug-2026 #1

Yusuf Kapadia is an accomplished, technology savvy Internal Audit (IA), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Corporate Governance (CG), and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) professional with over two decades of cross sector experience spanning Aviation, Public Transportation, Warehousing, Media...

12/08/2026

We are entering an increasingly transparent economy where widespread internet connectivity and powerful AI mean businesses can no longer hide behind image or spin. Every decision, every trade-off, every claim is visible, testable, and public. Leadership in the coming years is being tested by volatility, technological disruption, and declining institutional trust.

A new book, Maximum Purpose, Maximum Profit by Rajeev Peshawaria, argues that the old trade-off between profit and purpose is a false one and offers a practical blueprint for leaders navigating this moment.

Jolanda Grob, Group Chief People Officer at Zurich Insurance and Independent Non-Executive Board Director, writes that "steward leadership reframes the false trade-off between profit and purpose, showing how long-term resilience, ethical integrity, and interdependence can become competitive advantages." She adds that the book "challenges leaders not to sacrifice ambition, but to channel it—maximising profit by maximising purpose for a collective better future."

Dasho Karma Tsh*teem, Chairman of the National Service Core Working Group and former Chairman of Bhutan's Royal Civil Service Commission, calls it "a wonderful playbook for the type of leadership we need today, for those who want to do well by doing good," adding that "it is a must-read, especially for leaders wanting to leave a legacy, happily!"

Sanjay Sarma, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT, frames the core argument sharply: "to achieve sustainable profitability, businesses must pursue profitable sustainability." He adds that the book "offers a clear framework for building organizations that create enduring value amidst a time of fragile public confidence—economically, socially, and ethically."

There is no more hiding. The organisations that thrive in this transparent economy will be the ones that build purpose into their strategy today, not after the next crisis forces their hand. Read the book and join our masterclass to build your own purpose-to-profit roadmap. Lead differently. The window to get ahead of this shift is closing.

➡️ Get your copy of the book here: https://maxpurposemaxprofit.com/
Check out the masterclass here: https://maxpurposemaxprofit.com/keynote-masterclass.html

Amidst all the headlines about geopolitics, climate change, and rogue technology, another megatrend has been silently developing: the transparent economy.

11/08/2026

Universal connectivity and AI have changed the rules of business. Information asymmetry, once a shield for opacity, has all but disappeared. Every decision, every trade-off, is now visible and open to scrutiny.

In a recent conversation on BFM 89.9, our CEO Rajeev Peshawaria explains why trust, not price or product alone, is becoming the last sustainable competitive advantage, and what it takes for leaders to earn it: long-term thinking, integrity that goes beyond legal compliance, and value created for society, not just shareholders.

This is the essence of steward leadership: doing well by doing good.

Listen to the full conversation: How to Win Trust in the Naked Economy:
https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/how-to-win-trust-in-the-naked-economy

Social media, the 24-hour news cycle, and vocal stakeholders mean businesses are  operating in full view of employees, customers, and the public, what some call the Naked Economy. Rajeev Peshawaria joins us to unpack how businesses can actually thrive in this environment, what they must get rig...

06/08/2026

In an opinion piece for The Edge Malaysia, CEO Rajeev Peshawaria argues that reputation is something businesses can no longer construct. AI's ability to process and cross-check vast amounts of information means the gap between corporate promises and corporate behaviour is closing. Once trust is lost, it cannot be reset in the same way that it used to.

The companies that pull ahead will be the ones that never needed a manufactured narrative in the first place because their actions were already aligned with what they claim to stand for. These businesses are the steward leaders of our time, and they are the ones who will find success in an increasingly transparent economy

Click here to read the full article: https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/813267

FOR decades, corporate reputation was, to a significant degree, a manufactured product. A well-resourced communications team, a carefully worded sustainability report, a crisis response plan on standby.

04/08/2026

Spots are filling up for our free Executive Briefing on "Unlocking Enterprise Value in the Intangible Economy" happening on August 5th. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about our upcoming masterclass, and how to drive your market value in the intangible economy.

🗓️ Wednesday, 5 August 2026 | 4:00 PM (GMT+8) | Online (Zoom)

Key takeaways:
- The interplay between steward leadership and value creation
- Key drivers of effective investor-investee engagement
- Takeaways from the recently published “Stewarding Value” research
- Insights into unlocking value through investor relations and compliance
- How to turn drivers like trust, intellectual capital, and branding into commercial value
- Examples of translating intangible assets into governance and boardroom decisions

If you are an SGX-listed company, you are eligible to offset the cost of the masterclass through the MAS-SGX Value Unlock Grant.

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn more. Register here today!
👉 https://lnkd.in/gwmESHr2

03/08/2026

Last week, SLI's Senior Vice President and Head of Research and Engagement, Sunil Puri, hosted an Executive Briefing on our flagship Steward Leadership Advantage Programme held in conjunction with SMU Executive Development.

In just half an hour, attendees discovered why Steward Leadership is essential to building trust with stakeholders in the Naked Economy, and how aligning business values to the Steward Leadership Compass can drive lasting success.

Go further with the full programme and learn how to:

✅ Enable enterprise-wide innovation to drive profitable growth and business longevity in an AI-enabled future
✅ Design profitable solutions for environmental and social sustainability
✅ Uncover the leadership energy© needed to stay resilient against all odds
✅ Refine governance models fit for today's fundamentally different landscape
✅ Navigate the challenges and opportunities of responsible, ethical AI and data use
✅ Spot the trends shaping the future of capital flows in sustainable finance

Future-proof your leadership now.

👉 Register now: https://exd.smu.edu.sg/short-courses/the-steward-leadership-advantage
📩 Have questions first? Reach out to Yoosuf Moiz at [email protected]

01/08/2026

As an official Outreach Partner of the Summit 2026, we're proud to support Singapore's flagship corporate sustainability event.

With just four years remaining to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals, the need for bold leadership, practical solutions, and collective action has never been greater.

Under the theme, "From Commitments to Action: Scaling Sustainable Solutions in Singapore and Across Asia", the Summit will bring together business leaders, policymakers, and changemakers to tackle today's sustainability challenges and accelerate progress where it matters most.

📅 2 September 2026

🎟️ Be part of the conversations, partnerships, and solutions shaping a more sustainable future. As a valued member of our network, you are eligible for an exclusive discounted registration rate. Contact us at [email protected] to find out the code.

🔗 Secure your ticket today: https://www.gevme.com/ungcns-summit-2026-35257215

🔗 Explore the agenda: https://summit.unglobalcompact.sg/

David Fogarty FRICS, PISEP, REnvP

31/07/2026

Only 5 MORE DAYS until our free Executive Briefing on " Unlocking Enterprise Value in the Intangible Economy", hosted by SLI's Sunil Puri and Qualvin Advisory's Paul Zaman.

From Sunil, you'll take away:
- The interplay between steward leadership and value creation
- Key drivers of effective investor-investee engagement
- Takeaways from the recently published “Stewarding Value” research

From Paul, you'll take away:
- Insights into unlocking value through investor relations and compliance
- How to turn drivers like trust, intellectual capital, and branding into commercial value
- Examples of translating intangible assets into governance and boardroom decisions

If you are an SGX-listed company, you are eligible to offset the cost of the masterclass through the MAS-SGX Value Unlock Grant. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about the course offerings and learn how to drive your market value.

🗓️ Wednesday, 5 August 2026 | 4:00 PM (GMT+8) | Online (Zoom)

Register here: https://www.gevme.com/webinar--unlocking-enterprise-value-in-the-intangible-economy

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