The Real Test of Leadership | Silvia Rizzo on The Growth Table Podcast

Published on 28 July 2026 at 12:59

Podcast: The Growth Table with Blessing Arutere

 

About This Conversation

Can a leader earn more trust by responding well to failure than by never failing at all?

That question became the starting point for this conversation with Blessing Arutere on The Growth Table.

Together, we explore what leadership really looks like when circumstances become unpredictable and the pressure is real. Drawing on my experience in elite sport, coaching, and business, we discuss decision-making, accountability, credibility, and why the strongest leaders aren’t those who never make mistakes—but those who respond to them with honesty, responsibility, and courage.

Whether you’re leading a business, managing a team, coaching others, or developing your own leadership skills, this conversation offers practical insights into leading with confidence, even when everything doesn’t go according to plan.

Topics We Discuss

  • Leadership under pressure
  • Credibility and trust
  • Accountability after mistakes
  • Decision-making in uncertain situations
  • Resilience and humility
  • Lessons from elite sport for business and leadership

 

Podcast: The Growth Table

Host: Blessing Arutere

Episode: The Leadership Test: Credibility, Courage, and Accountability

 

 

Host Feedback

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“Silvia gave a very impactful message to the listeners and she really did very great answering all my questions. I highly recommend her and wish to have her on the show some other time.”

— Blessing Arutere, Host of The Growth Table

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