Governance is often mistaken for compliance, but true governance is lived, not imposed. In this reflective article, Dr. Ross Rafahël challenges leaders to move beyond procedural thinking and embed governance as a shared cultural ethic, one grounded in trust, responsibility, and everyday behaviour.

Governance must evolve beyond rules to become a shared cultural norm embedded in behavior. Ross Rafahël reflects on trust, ethics, and collaborative leadership as the foundation for meaningful governance.