Risk is not a number on a matrix. It is an understanding of threats, vulnerabilities and the controls that may or may not work when they are needed most.

In this episode, Professor Denis Fischbacher Smith joins Mike Jones to explore the realities of organisational failure. They discuss why humans will never be fully rational, why decision making depends on perspective, and why most organisations misuse the idea of risk. From degraded controls to bureaucracy, informal networks and the truths hidden in rule violations, this is a deep conversation on navigating uncertainty and building resilience.

Control is comforting, but often a trap. In this episode, Michael Negendahl joins Mike Jones to explore why so much strategy and safety work is performative, how leaders confuse the perception of control with real progress, and why diagnosing problems comes before declaring solutions. From risk management to distributed intelligence, this is a candid look at leading in complexity.

Risk isn’t just about avoiding failure—it’s the fuel for growth. In this episode, Stefan Gershater joins Mike Jones to unpack how leaders can reimagine risk as a strategic enabler by linking it to objectives, decision-making, and long-term resilience.