by Lisa Sisson | Jul 14, 2025 | Leadership
There are moments in life when we decide to step forward—to lead a team, to become a parent, to care for another life.From the outside, those decisions often look noble or even aspirational. But what’s often missing in the conversation is the weight of that choice.For...
by Lisa Sisson | Jul 8, 2025 | Leadership
When Care Isn’t Enough It’s easy to miss.In an executive meeting, it sounds like: “Why don’t they just get onboard and get the job done.”Or within a team: “Leadership made the call—we just have to deal with it.”It slips into email threads, offhand comments, project...
by Lisa Sisson | Jun 16, 2025 | Leadership, Series
A Postscript to Power In recent months, we’ve taken a hard look at executive overcommitment, governance breakdowns, and the underestimated risks that surface when bold leaders are handed influence without the boundaries to match. Elon Musk’s tenure at DOGE—and his...
by Lisa Sisson | Apr 21, 2025 | Boards & Executives
Why Our Systems Might Be Creating the Very Risks We’re Trying to Prevent Somewhere along the way, leadership took a wrong turn.In the rush to become “compliant,” “efficient,” or “risk-ready,” many organisations built layer upon layer of systems, tools, and frameworks....
by Lisa Sisson | Apr 16, 2025 | Leadership
When we see what we want to see in our leaders, we risk missing where they’re really taking us. We talk a lot about leadership—what it should look like, what we value in our leaders, and how they should show up in moments of pressure. But what happens when we strip...
by Lisa Sisson | Mar 17, 2025 | Boards & Executives, Series
When we think about leadership risk, we often think of failure, misalignment, or even scandal—after it’s already happened.But what if the greatest risks are hiding in plain sight—before a leader even steps into the role?This blog builds on the conversation sparked by...
by Lisa Sisson | Mar 10, 2025 | Boards & Executives, Series
William Rochelle’s post, “The King of EVs Stumbles, Competition Strikes,” sparked more than just insight into Tesla’s market turbulence—it ignited a deeper conversation among peers about the broader leadership risk emerging behind the scenes.Yes, Tesla’s stumble...
by Lisa Sisson | Feb 24, 2025 | Leadership
We have embraced technology as the backbone of our work, our play, and even our identity. It powers our businesses, secures our finances, and connects us across the globe. Yet, the very tools we rely on are being weaponised against us—by cybercriminals, unethical...
by Lisa Sisson | Feb 17, 2025 | Leadership
The Next Chapter of Humanity Is Unwritten—But Leadership Holds the Pen Have you ever found yourself deep in conversation about the future of humanity—not just where we’re headed, but who is leading us there?That was exactly the discussion I had recently. And with all...
by Lisa Sisson | Feb 13, 2025 | Case Study
Part 2: Financial Outcomes and Market Implications As New Paramount enters the next phase of its journey, the interconnectedness of leadership decisions, financial performance, and market realities becomes increasingly evident. The strategic mindset, priorities, and...
by Lisa Sisson | Feb 10, 2025 | Case Study
Part 1: Leadership Dynamics and Strategic Decisions In mid-2024, Paramount Global and Skydance Media announced an USD8 Billion merger, forming a new entity, “New Paramount.” This bold move aimed to address Paramount’s financial challenges, reduce debt, and secure a...
by Lisa Sisson | Feb 3, 2025 | Leadership
The Hidden Dynamics of Teamwork Have you ever been part of a high-stakes project with tight deadlines, interdependencies, and a team counting on one another to pull through? Everything seems to be on track, except for one glaring issue: a team member isn’t pulling...
by Lisa Sisson | Jan 27, 2025 | Leadership
A Crossroads for Global Leadership Some moments don’t just shape history—they define it.Right now, the world stands at a pivotal crossroads. With the United States turning inward once more, its strategic shift will send ripples across economies, alliances, and global...
by Lisa Sisson | Jan 20, 2025 | Leadership
What does it really mean when someone says, “It’s not personal, it’s just business”?At first glance, it might seem harmless—a convenient way to rationalise tough decisions without carrying the emotional weight. But let’s peel back the layers. What’s driving this...
by Lisa Sisson | Jan 16, 2025 | Risk Rebel, Leadership
The Calling Every leader begins with a spark—a desire to leave their mark, a legacy, build something meaningful, and protect what matters most. But somewhere along the way, leadership can become entangled in the web of systems, tick boxes, and the relentless pursuit...
