The idea of setting yourself up for success has been front and center for me recently on a couple of matters, both personally and professionally. It’s a simple phrase that can mean so much, a phrase that can provide guidance and for me, the drive to succeed. But what does “Success” actually mean? In its …
Category archives: Leadership for Risk Managers
Emotions in Business: The Hidden Factor in Compliance and Risk Management
Running a business is not just about numbers, strategy, and growth—it’s also about passion. For many smaller firms, particularly in financial services, the business is deeply personal. Founders and principals often pour their time, resources, and energy into building something they care about. This emotional connection can be a strength—but it can also create blind …
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Embracing Risk in the Face of Disruption
I had a friend awhile ago mention that when there is the same same day in and day out, they have a tendance to get rather board with life. However, when the proverbial stuff hits the fan, that’s when they wake up, roll up their sleeves and say let’s get at it. Now this is …
Authenticity: The Quiet Force We Crave but Struggle to Find
Not too sure about you, I’m finding we’re living in an environment where authenticity is increasingly rare? Why? Every day, we are bombarded with noise — headlines designed for clicks, quick takes built for speed, and information stripped of context. We scroll, we skim, and we move on. But in this environment, are we actually …
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Back to Basics: Doing vs Not Doing
In the world of risk management and compliance, decision-making errors can carry significant consequences, doing versus not doing. To get fancy, the two concepts often discussed in this context are errors of commission and errors of omission. While they may sound like technical nuances, understanding the difference between the two—and how they manifest in everyday practice—can be a …