Lessons from 2024: How Executives Can Lead with Accountability and Courage

by Lisa Sisson | Jan 3, 2025 | Leadership

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 profits over people, these lessons emphasise that leadership is defined by...

Risk Is Not a Box to Be Ticked: Why Leaders Need to Unlock the Power of Risk Management

by Lisa Sisson | Oct 14, 2024 | Boards & Executives

In many organisations, risk management tends to sit comfortably with a dedicated team, often seen as the guardians of compliance—ticking boxes, producing reports, and presenting assessments for leadership to approve. It’s easy to see risk management as external,...

Disillusionment: The Seed of Disengagement and Destruction

by Lisa Sisson | Sep 30, 2024 | Leadership

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, it often begins small, a passing moment or observation. But left unchecked, it grows into something...

A Band-Aid on a Severed Artery: How Business Leaders Are Ignoring the Real Threat of Disengagement

by Lisa Sisson | Sep 23, 2024 | Boards & Executives

Imagine trying to use a band-aid on a severed artery. It sounds absurd, yet this is exactly what many business leaders are doing when it comes to disengagement. The signs are all there—low productivity, high absenteeism, communication breakdowns, and dissatisfied...

Are You Building A Resilient Organisational Culture? The Role of Trust and Accountability (Part 4)

by Lisa Sisson | Sep 9, 2024 | Series

1. Introduction: The Foundation of Resilience Resilience is no longer just a nice-to-have; it’s a critical component of an organisation’s long-term success. Resilience is about more than just bouncing back from setbacks; it’s about creating a more robust, adaptable...