Insight Shaped by Experience, Integrity, and Long-Term Relationships

Leslie Ng’s journey highlights how pivotal career choices, sustained curiosity, and a commitment to fairness shaped his decades in hospitality. He reflects on major inflection points, from leaving engineering for business school to developing the financial modeling skills that propelled his early career. Leslie emphasizes learning through real experience, leaning into challenges, and observing leaders whose integrity inspired his own approach.

He shares how understanding the other side in any negotiation, building trust through consistent behavior, and staying true to his values guided him through complex deals. His experiences underscore that long-term relationships, mentorship by example, and steady confidence are critical drivers of both personal growth and professional success.

Notable Quotes/Highlights

• On navigating challenges: “I try to get to know the people… and I actually try to put myself in their shoes.”
• “If you knew how to do financial modeling, you were going to be sought after . . . so I made it a point to become the best.”
• “If this business is a passion of yours, stay with it and you can succeed.”
• “I was thrust front and center… and over time I just got more comfortable with it.”
• “My entire network is based on having actually done business with all these people.”

Closing Reflection

Leslie’s path reminds us that success grows from discipline, integrity, and authentic relationships. His story encourages us to stay curious, take thoughtful risks, and build trust through consistency and character.

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