When Automation Meets Mismanagement: The Perfect Storm of Risk
The Illusion of Progress — and the Storm Beneath It In my last blog, Automation Isn’t the Answer — It’s the Amplifier, we explored how
Lisa Sisson
October 27, 2025
Leadership
Automation Isn’t the Answer — It’s the Amplifier
Everyone’s Chasing the Magic Fix Ever noticed the trend that when an organisation faces a crisis caused by human error — like Optus’s recent Triple
Lisa Sisson
October 20, 2025
When the Headlines Hit, It’s Already Too Late
No organisation is immune — it could be any of us It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in. When your organisation makes headlines for a
Lisa Sisson
October 6, 2025
The Responsibility We Choose: What Carla Taught Me About Showing Up
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,
Lisa Sisson
July 14, 2025
When “Them and Us” Becomes the Real Risk: A Story Hiding in Plain Sight
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
Lisa Sisson
July 8, 2025
The Writing Was on the Wall—Why the Musk–Trump Fallout Was No Surprise
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
Lisa Sisson
June 16, 2025
Do Rose-Coloured Glasses Hide the Cliff Ahead?
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
Lisa Sisson
April 16, 2025
Technology: Our Tool of Choice, Their Weapon of Exploitation
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
Lisa Sisson
February 24, 2025
Leadership for the Final Frontier: Musk vs. Branson – Who Would You Trust to Lead Humanity?
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
Lisa Sisson
February 17, 2025
When Team Players Get Played: Exposing the Hidden Risks of ‘Last-Minute Heroes’
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
Lisa Sisson
February 3, 2025
Redefining Our Path: Building Global Strength as America Turns Inward
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
Lisa Sisson
January 27, 2025
Why “It’s Not Personal, It’s Just Business” Is Failing Leadership Today
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
Lisa Sisson
January 20, 2025
Welcome to the World of the Risk Rebels: A Leadership Journey Beyond the Tick Box
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
Lisa Sisson
January 16, 2025
Lessons from 2024: How Executives Can Lead with Accountability and Courage
2024 has been a year of stark reminders for organisations, with high-profile failures highlighting the profound consequences of poor leadership. From outsourcing responsibility to prioritising
Lisa Sisson
January 3, 2025
Disillusionment: The Seed of Disengagement and Destruction
Disillusionment. It’s a heavy word, carrying the weight of unfulfilled expectations, broken promises, and the slow erosion of trust. In both schools and the workplace,
Lisa Sisson
September 30, 2024