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
Leadership
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
Do You Have A Misalignment Crisis? How the Gap Between Promises and Reality is Undermining Your Workforce (Part 2)
1. When Promises Fall Short Organisations often make bold promises during recruitment and in their public-facing communications. These promises are often centred around innovation, collaboration,
Lisa Sisson
August 26, 2024
Wake Up Call for Board Members and Executives: The Internet is a Warzone, and It’s Time to Arm Your Defences
Once upon a time, the cost of doing business was merely staying ahead in a competitive market. Today, the price of operating is surviving in
Lisa Sisson
July 29, 2024
People at the Heart of Risk Management: Where Risk Starts and Ends
Regardless of the industry you work in or the size of your business, one fundamental truth prevails: people are at the centre of risk management.
Lisa Sisson
July 23, 2024