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trust and ethics

A collection of 4 posts

A calm rider leading a horse through golden morning light, symbolizing balance, trust, and quiet leadership.

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From Saddle to Strategy: Leadership Lessons from the Riding Arena

Why rhythm, balance, and connection — the core principles of horsemanship — hold the key to national renewal and institutional integrity. Executive Summary Across centuries, great horsemen have known a truth that many modern leaders forget: control is not command, and obedience is not trust. In both the saddle and the state,

General Deshamanya Denis Perera, former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, noted for modernizing the Army and founding the Sri Lanka Military Academy.

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76 Years of Honor — An Army That Shapes a Nation

Marking 76 years of the Sri Lanka Army — a tribute to discipline, character, and sacrifice. Beyond defense, the Army stands as a forge of citizens, leaders, and men and women of honor who carry integrity and courage into every field of national life.

Portrait of Lt. Gen. Denzil Kobbekaduwa, Sri Lankan military leader known for ethical leadership, discipline, and service — a tribute to integrity in command.

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Discipline, Dignity & Due Process: When a War Hero Is Accused

A call for ethical discipline, institutional accountability, and balanced justice — inspired by the wrongful arrest of a Sri Lankan war hero, and informed by lessons from Justice Ameer Ismail, SSP Tassie Seneviratne, Zerny Wijesuriya, and Gen. Cyril Ranatunga.

An intelligence analyst reviews field reports in a dimly lit room, symbolizing ethical intelligence, calm authority, and Sri Lanka’s evolving security culture.

Between Banners and Shadows: Lessons from The Black Banners for Sri Lanka’s Intelligence Future

Originally published in The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). Republished here with permission as part of the Insights by Cognisive Consultants initiative on leadership, intelligence, and behavioral science. By Alfie Ameer Executive Summary In the aftermath of the Easter Sunday attacks and amid continuing regional volatility, Sri Lanka stands at a