Day: June 10, 2019

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Trekking Through Compliance

Trekking Through Compliance-Episode 9-Dagger of the Mind


In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Dagger of the Mind which aired on November 3, 1966, Star Date 2715.1.
The Enterprise makes a supply run to planet Tantalus V, a colony where the criminally insane are confined for treatment. The facility’s director is Dr. Tristan Adams, a psychiatrist famous for advocating more humane treatment of such patients. After the Enterprise delivers supplies and receives cargo from Tantalus, a man emerges from the container taken aboard and assaults a technician. Reaching the bridge, the intruder demands asylum, but Spock subdues him with a Vulcan nerve pinch. In sickbay, the intruder identifies himself as Simon van Gelder, and a computer check reveals that he is not a patient, but Dr. Adams’ assistant.
On the Enterprise van Gelder becomes increasingly frantic, warning that the landing party is in danger. Spock learns that the neural neutralizer can empty a mind of thoughts, leaving only an unbearable feeling of loneliness and that Adams has been using it on inmates and staff to gain total control of their minds.
Kirk decides to test the neutralizer on himself, with Noel at the controls. Adams appears, overpowers Noel, seizes the controls, increases the neutralizer’s intensity, and proceeds to convince Kirk that he has been madly in love with Noel for years. Adams inadvertently reactivates the neural neutralizer, emptying his mind completely, killing him. Back on the Enterprise, Kirk is informed that van Gelder has destroyed the neural neutralizer. McCoy is surprised that loneliness could be lethal, but Kirk, after his experience, is not.

Compliance Takeaways:
  1. Be careful at Christmas parties.
  2. How do you test new protocols?
  3. How you treat your direct reports is critical for your success as a CCO.
Resources
Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein for Daggerof the Mind
MissionLogPodcast.com-Daggerof the Mind
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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: June 10, 2019, the double secret probation issue edition

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • Corruption caused the death of 250 schoolchildren in South Korea. Has anything changed? (NYT)
  • Leaders must know how to manage up as well as down. (FT)
  • Administration efforts to gut banking regs falls flat. (WSJ)
  • Is double secret probation coming for Mexico? (Slate)
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12 O’Clock High-a podcast on business leadership

Episode 111-Truman Sacks MacArthur

Richard Lummis and I are back and we head in a different direction today. This episode begins a three-part podcast series where consider the two principals from a titanic struggle in the early 1950s. It was between President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur. In today’s Part 3, we consider some of the leadership lessons from Truman’s decision to and sacking of MacArthur. Some of the issues posed include:

  • Was the sacking inevitable?
  • How much control must you have on subordinate? How much should you have?
  • MacArthur said he wanted to save live; Truman wanted to end the war. Were these mutually exclusive bargaining positions?
  • Was MacArthur subordinate when he sabotaged Truman’s attempt at a cease fire?
  • What would you have done?
  • What should a leader do in the face of criticism like the Benning letter?

Additional resources
The Firing of MacArthur
The Benning Letter

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12 O’Clock High-a podcast on business leadership

Episode 110-Leadership Lessons from General Douglas MacArthur

Richard Lummis and I are back and we head in a different direction today. This episode begins a three-part podcast series where consider the two principals from a titanic struggle in the early 1950s. It was between President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur. In today’s Part 2, we consider some of the leadership lessons from MacArthur. Some of the issues posed by a study of MacArthur’s leadership style include:

  • Some of the leadership principles of Truman included: (a) The Confidence to Stand Alone; (b) The Courage to Make Tough Decisions; and (c) The Compassion to Listen to the Needs of Others.
  • Treat subordinates with respect but when it comes time to terminate, do so.
  • Delegate when appropriate but keep the decisions you to make to yourself.
  • Stay cool, calm and collected.
  • Always set an example for your subordinates.

Additional resources
3 Traits of a True Leader
Leadership Lessons for New Managers from an Old General

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12 O’Clock High-a podcast on business leadership

12 O’Clock High-Episode 109-Leadership Lessons from Harry Truman

Richard Lummis and I are back and we head in a different direction today. This episode begins a three-part podcast series where consider the two principals from a titanic struggle in the early 1950s. It was between President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur. In this Part 1, we consider the leadership lessons from President Harry Truman.
Some of the highlights of this podcast include:

  • Some of the leadership principles of Truman included: (a) do not mistake yourself for the institution; (b) keep a court jester; (c) understand the limits to your power; and (d) don’t worry about being or staying popular.
  • Made peace with your decisions and move on.
  • You can get much more done if you don’t worry about who gets credit.
  • Surround yourself with the top talent and listen to them.
  • Truman’s personal assets included, humility, honesty, intellectual integrity, homespun character and the ability to speak plain truths.

Additional resources
Harry Truman’s Reality-Based Leadership
Leadership Qualities of Harry S. Truman

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FCPA Compliance Report

Impacts of Emerging Regulations: Part 5- Scaling to Meet Change

In this five-part podcast series, sponsored by Assent Compliance Inc. (Assent), I have explored the market impacts of emerging regulations on supply chain compliance and the supply chain professional. During the course of this series, I visit with several members of the Assent team to introduce the topic, look at Human Trafficking and Slavery (HTS), supply chain risk management programs, CSR value propositions, the current state of responsible mineral sourcing and where all of this is headed. In this fifth and concluding episode, I visit with Jonathan Hughes, Director, Strategic Relationships at Assent Compliance. We considered how the market impacts are driving the need for more technology-based solutions for supply chain management.You can check out more about Assent Compliance Inc. at their website, by clicking here.

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FCPA Compliance Report

Impacts of Emerging Regulations: Part 4- the Current State of Responsible Minerals

In this five-part podcast series, sponsored by Assent Compliance Inc. (Assent), I explore market impacts of emerging regulations on supply chain compliance and the supply chain professional. During the course of this series, I visit with several members of the Assent team to introduce the topic, look at Human Trafficking and Slavery (HTS), supply chain risk management programs, CSR value propositions, the current state of responsible mineral sourcing and where all of this is headed. In this fourth episode, I visit with Jared Connors, subject matter expert for Assent Compliance on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on the current state of conflict minerals/responsible minerals. Join us tomorrow where we wrap us this series on emerging regulatory areas in a conversation with Jonathan Hughes. You can check out more about Assent Compliance Inc. at their website, by clicking here.
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FCPA Compliance Report

Impacts of Emerging Regulations: Part 3- What is Your CSR Value Proposition?

In this five-part podcast series, sponsored by Assent Compliance Inc. (Assent), I explore market impacts of emerging regulations on supply chain compliance and the supply chain professional. During the course of this series, I visit with several members of the Assent team to introduce the topic, look at Human Trafficking and Slavery (HTS), supply chain risk management programs, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) value propositions, the current state of responsible mineral sourcing and where all of this is headed. In this episode, I visit with Sarah Carpenter, Manager, Business and Human Rights for Assent Compliance on the value proposition of CSR for corporations. Join us tomorrow where we consider the current state of conflict minerals/responsible minerals with Jared Connors? You can check out more about Assent Compliance Inc. at their website, by clicking here.

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FCPA Compliance Report

Impacts of Emerging Regulations: Part 2- Instituting a Broader Risk Management Program

In this five-part podcast series, sponsored by Assent Compliance Inc. (Assent), I explore market impacts of emerging regulations on supply chain compliance and the supply chain professional. During the course of this series, I visit with several members of the Assent team to introduce the topic, look at Human Trafficking and Slavery (HTS), supply chain risk management programs, CSR value propositions, the current state of responsible mineral sourcing and where all of this is headed. In this second episode, I visit with Jared Connors, subject matter expert for Assent Compliance on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on how to institute a broader supply chain risk management program. Join us tomorrow where we ask, ‘what’s your CSR value proposition’? You can check out more about Assent Compliance Inc. at their website, by clicking here.

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FCPA Compliance Report

Impacts of Emerging Regulations: Part 1 – The HTS Landscape

In this five-part podcast series, sponsored by Assent Compliance Inc. (Assent), I explore market impacts of emerging regulations on supply chain compliance and the supply chain professional. During the course of this series, I visit with several members of the Assent team to introduce the topic, look at Human Trafficking and Slavery (HTS), supply chain risk management programs, CSR value propositions, the current state of responsible mineral sourcing and scaling up to meet future challenges. In episode one, I visit with Kate Dunbar, subject matter expert for Assent Compliance in HTS on the current and evolving HTS landscape. Join us tomorrow where provide an overview of instituting a broader supplier risk management program. You can check out more about Assent Compliance Inc. at their website, by clicking here.