#87 Lisa Ward: Modern Politics is Failing Our Communities

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Lisa Ward, CEO of the Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ), for a masterclass in authentic leadership. Lisa shares her incredible journey—from working under Prime Ministers Bob Hawke and Paul Keating to leading one of Australia’s most vital multicultural advocacy bodies. Lisa pulls no punches as she critiques the "lazy politics of division," the hidden "inhumanity" in current migration shifts, and the high-stakes reform of the Australian Aged Care Act. This isn't just a policy talk; it’s a deep dive into the struggle with self-confidence, the power of deep listening, and why client-centric leadership is the only way to survive in a diversifying market. What's in the episode: -Political Wisdom: Lessons learned from the "Big Names" of Australian politics. -Authentic Leadership: How to handle the "not enough" feeling while performing at a high level. -The Future of Australia: Understanding why a Population Policy is the missing piece of our housing and infrastructure puzzle. -Identity & Labels: A provocative look at why terms like "CALD" or "Marginalised" might be doing more harm than good. --------------------------------------- Disclaimer: This video is created for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the guest are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the channel. We have no intention to disrespect, defame, or cause harm to any person, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. Our sole purpose is to share insights that may help the audience gain perspective and make informed decisions. QLD International Women's Day - Parliamentary Breakfast Event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/qld-international-womens-day-parliamentary-breakfast-event-tickets-1458991194939?aff=oddtdtcreator WA International Women's Day 2026 - Leaders Breakfast Event https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wa-international-womens-day-2026-leaders-breakfast-event-tickets-1603592300739?aff=oddtdtcreator To know more, Follow Dev Singh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dev_singh_aus/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dev.singh.official Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-singh-aus-976923183/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DevSinghAus Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VTaolqK4PAL1t1rLUoHnE Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dev-singh/id1812396601 Tap the Link. If you like what Dev is wearing, book an appointment with yourself. https://lnkd.in/gAY743-C