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Kerrville Weekly News Roundup

Kerrville Weekly News Roundup: April 21, 2023

Welcome to the Kerrville Weekly News Roundup. Each week, veteran podcaster Tom Fox and his colleagues Andrew Gay and Gilbert Paiz get together to go over a couple of their favorite stories from the past week from Kerrville and the greater Hill Country. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen in to get a wrap up of the Kerrville Weekly News. We each consider two of our favorite stories and talk about the upcoming weekend’s events which will enjoy or participate in this weekend.

In this episode, Tom and Andrew discuss the following stories which caught their attention over the past week.

·      Tom talks about the Kerrville Economic Improvement Corporation taking applications for new members and the Museum of Western Art celebrating its 40th anniversary this weekend.

·      Andrew talks about the upcoming City elections and the recently held candidates forum. He also talks about the WSJ profile of US Representative Chip Roy.

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Tom Fox on LinkedIn

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Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

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Hidden Traffic Podcast

Four Actions Corporations Could Do to Help End Modern Slavery with Andrey Sawchenko

Human trafficking is a choice made by those in power to commodify and take away the choices of others, but protection for victims and vulnerable communities is possible. This is the core message of Andrey Sawchenko, Regional Vice President of Forced Labor Programs, Asia Pacific for International Justice Mission (IJM). On this episode of Hidden Traffic Podcast, Andrey talks with host Gwen Hassan about his passion for creating a better reality for exploited and marginalized individuals, and how he found an outlet to achieve this goal through his work with International Justice Mission. The organization focuses on preventing human trafficking, including forced labor, by working with governments to enact and especially implement laws that work for rights holders and survivors. Andrey and Gwen discuss how businesses can help rid their supply chains of forced labor and join the fight against modern slavery.

Consistent enforcement of anti-forced labor laws is crucial in combating human trafficking. This can drive down rates of labor trafficking across sectors and supply chains. This approach is effective because it introduces a real threat of punishment or penalties, and focuses on places where trafficking crimes occur at the greatest scale. Empowering survivors and building systems capacity through training and strengthening policy are also crucial. Survivors of human trafficking need a safe and enabling environment to support rebuild their lives.

 

Andrey suggests four actions that corporations could do to help end modern slavery. First, start from the perspective of workers when understanding the issue and when assessing the risk in corporations’ supply chains. This involves mapping out their supply chains and identifying the areas where the risk of forced labor is high. Businesses can advocate with government in the high-risk areas of their supply chain to enforce worker protection laws. Second, support organizations like International Justice Mission who are working with and advocating for the most vulnerable workers to help amplify their voice, and supporting the work of lawyers, investigators, and social workers to provide trauma-informed care for victims of forced labor, seek justice and recover from their experiences. Third, enable accessibility of communication channels for workers to raise their voice and report safely when they are mistreated. These may include internal, third-party, and government channels. Fourth and equally important, establish a code of conduct that define and align with human rights standards. This means setting clear and ethical standards for labor practices, and aligning purchasing decisions with these standards.

Andrey points out that International Justice Mission has partnered with Walmart.org, Target, Westpac, Meta, Seafood Task Force, and Responsible Business Alliance’s Responsible Labor Initiative, among others. Listen to this episode to learn more.

 

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Andrey Sawchenko on LinkedIn

International Justice Mission

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The Seafood Task Force

Responsible Business Alliance Responsible Labor Initiative

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Daily Compliance News

April 22, 2023 – The Big Brother at Work Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

Stories we are following in today’s edition:

·       Big Brother joins the workforce.  (WSJ)

·       Rosin is legal until it’s not.  (WSJ)

·       Caremark claim against Fox News. (Reuters)

·       Did Fox News pay to continue corruption? (NYT)

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2 Gurus Talk Compliance

2 Gurus Talk Compliance – Episode 4

What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk compliance, of course. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart in their podcast, 2 Gurus Talk Compliance, as they tackle topics on behavior economics, OFAC settlement lessons, the importance of the user experience in compliance policy creation, and more. They also discuss incorporating behavioral sciences into compliance strategies and the exciting changes in compliance consulting services. With their expertise, they share insights on how data, behavioral science, and innovative approaches can improve compliance programs, business processes, and profitability.

 

Listen as they provide valuable insights on understanding culture by starting a dialogue and the importance of finding someone to give a narrative to. Lastly, they discuss the challenge of bribery and corruption and the need for compliance professionals to be innovative, accept failures, and be comfortable with experimentation. Take advantage of this exciting and informative podcast episode from two renowned compliance experts, Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart.

Highlights Include:

·      Evolution of Corporate Ethics and Compliance Programs

·      Microsoft OFAC Settlement

·      Irritating Emails

·      Behavioral Science in Compliance

·      Messaging Apps and Dept. of Business Denial

·      FTX and its (lack of) Internal Controls

 Notable Quotes

1.      “I don’t want to say the traditional tools are limited, but we’ve really evolved past them.”

2.     When they were specifically talking about the section on learning and training and talking about that frequently shorter in more bursts, more frequently where the learner gets to decide when and how they learn is really a lot not just with behavioral science, but also with adult learning theory.”

3.     “But again, 1 of the things that are so powerful about the enforcement act is that they tell us what we should be doing.”

4.     “Compliance professionals need to look at their sales models and see if they’re using distributors.”

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1.     Microsoft’s OFAC Settlement Underscores Important Remedial Measures

2.     FTX, Multimillion-Dollar Expenses Were Approved by Emoji

3.     Your Email Does Not Constitute My Emergency

4.     New DOJ policies about messaging apps and clawbacks threaten compliance departments’ standing

Connect with Kristy Grant-Hart on LinkedIn

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Daily Compliance News

April 21, 2023 – The Unrepent Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee, and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network. Each day we consider four stories from the business world, compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

Stories we are following in today’s edition:

  • Seagate pays $300MM fine for selling to Huawei, says it did nothing wrong. (WSJ)
  • ‘New’ DC consensus on China? (FT)
  • CBI self-discloses yet another criminal offense to the police. (BBC)
  • Uganda charges 3rd minister in a corruption scandal. (Reuters)
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From Last to First

From Last to First: The John Aceti Story – Episode 1, An Early Childhood Trauma

What is the measure of a man? What is a life well lived? I have often thought about those questions, and with John Aceti’s help, I had the opportunity to explore them through John’s amazing life. Spry and vibrant at 93, I met John after he had published his 7th book in 92. As I got to know him and his life story, I wanted him to share his amazing and inspiring journey beginning in Niagara Falls in the 1930s to his current life in the Hill Country of Texas. Overcoming a humiliating incident at age 8, John was the first in his family to go to college, served in the Air Force, became a teacher and the principal, and retired from his first career. In his second career, he and his wife traveled internationally and ended up in Kerrville, Texas, where John began another career as an author. Join me on this fascinating journey From Last to First with John Aceti.

From Last to First is an inspiring podcast that shares how difficult events in childhood can shape one’s professional career. Host Tom Fox visits with guest John Aceti, who talks about growing up in Niagara Falls, New York, working as a shoe shiner for tourists, and his family values of education. In a heartfelt conversation, John opens up about a third-grade traumatic experience that impacted him for years. He also shares how he overcame it and became a teacher, using his experiences to help his students. Listeners will be captivated by the engaging dialogue and inspirational story that reminds us of the importance of perseverance and resilience. Join Tom and John for their next conversation in this must-listen podcast.

Key Highlights:

· Childhood and hometown: Niagara Falls

· Overcoming Childhood Humiliation

· Supplanting hardships and becoming a better teacher

Notable Quotes:

“Niagara Falls has had quite an interesting history and we’ve had nearly millions of people that would come to visit throughout the year.”

“Now I think the best time to see the falls is in the wintertime because that’s when you have a lot of snow on the ground a lot of mist in that water that’s up in the sky and there’s a lot of ice on the branches of the tree and as you walk by you hear the noise of them of the limbs, tree limbs breaking.”

“Education was important because my father used to always encourage me, John, to go to school, go to school, get an education. Otherwise, you will end up like me.”

“But I did a lot of thinking during that process and I began to analyze. I became a professional analyzer I begin to analyze what’s going on here?”

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John Aceti’s author’s page on Amazon

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Investing in the Future

Episode 5 – Pete Calderon – Leadership, Community and Positive Change

How do small towns and rural counties invest in their future? Tom Fox and Andrew Gay explore this topic in their new podcast series Investing in the Future – Developing Leadership in Kerr County. Leadership Kerr County is the premier leadership program in the Hill Country which enables men and women to learn more about the issues and topics that face Kerrville, Kerr County, and the Hill Country on a daily basis; everything from education and social services to economic development and health care. Kerr County has made the decision to invest in its citizens to create future leaders and lay a foundation for their future involvement in the leadership of Kerrville and Kerr County. This podcast is produced and hosted by the Texas Hill Country Podcast Network.

 

In our fifth episode, Tom and Andrew host guest Pete Calderon, Community Relations Assistant Director at Peterson Hospital. Calderon shares his passion for community service, instilled by his mother, and explains how he got involved in local leadership. The conversation covers the importance of sentimental inspiration, leadership programs, and the burden of leadership. Calderon also discusses the impact of the DISC assessment on developing effective leadership skills, including bonding with classmates. The podcast also highlights the benefits of the community leadership program, including networking opportunities and business exposure. Don’t miss out on this informative and motivating episode hosted by Andrew Gay and Tom Fox.

Key Highlights:

· Meet Pete Calderon: Community Leader in Kerr County

· Leadership Kerr County Experience

· The Power of Personality Assessments in Building Strong Relationships

· Leadership Kirk County program benefits businesses

· Community Action for Positive Change

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Andrew Gay on LinkedIn

Tom Fox on LinkedIn

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The Woody Report – Succession, The Final Season, Episode 4 – Honeymoon States

Co-hosts Tom Fox and Karen Woody are back as they delve deep into the final season of Succession. From the recurring theme of personal vs. business decisions to the amazing performance from Shiv, these two bring you it all! But that’s not all – learn valuable lessons about deal-making and cultural fit, and find out why the attention to detail in the clothing and accessories of the characters is so important. And if you’re looking for a great podcast recommendation, tune in to catch their thoughts on a brand-new show – who knows, you might find your next binge-worthy obsession! Take advantage of the upcoming fourth episode of The Woody Report, where Tom and Karen bring you all the latest in pop culture, business, and more.

Join hosts Karen Woody and Tom Fox as they dive into the latest “Succession” episode, exploring the various character developments and dramatic twists in this must-see show. In this episode of The Woody Report, Tom and Karen discuss Shiv’s vulnerability, Marsha’s return, and Connor’s questionable decision-making. They also debate the ethical implications of a document in the show and the potential consequences of insider trading. With insightful analysis and witty banter, this episode of The Woody Report will leave you on the edge of your seat and eager for more!

If you’re a fan of excellent productions and masterful acting, you must tune into The Woody Report as they recap episode 4.

Highlights Include:

·      Analyzing the latest episode of Succession

·      Negotiations and Dynamics -brothers turn on Shiv

·      Character development and writing analysis

·      Validity of Mysterious Logan Roy Document

·      Navigating Office Politics and Pregnancy

·      Insider trading and blackmail

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Principled Podcast

Principled Podcast – S9E10 – What You Say and How You Say It: Thoughtful Communication at AbbVie

What you’ll learn on this podcast episode

The benefits of civility in the workplace are well documented. Operating through a lens of courtesy, integrity, and respect helps align teams, lift productivity, and reduce risk. But how to create a workplace environment that prizes these things when so much of society has become so… uncivilized? How can we maintain our own composure in this trying environment, and is it important? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Jen Uner explores the value of thoughtful communications with Shana Fried and Marie Corchado-Stewart, two key compliance executives at the global pharmaceutical company AbbVie. Listen in as Shana and Marie share how their E&C program addresses thoughtful communications and equips employees for success in a time of considerable change both inside the organization and outside of it.  

 Guest: Shana Fried

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Shana Fried is AbbVie’s ethics and compliance officer for enterprise compliance, policies, and governance. She leads AbbVie’s compliance team supporting R&D, corporate functions and operations, EED&I, policy standards, training, governance, and communications. 

Shana joined AbbVie in 2014. A passionate advocate for patients and people, Shana has worked in both the legal and compliance teams to partner with business stakeholders on strategies to deliver products that bring value for patients. Before joining AbbVie, Shana spent nine years as an attorney in the Life Science Transactions practice group of Reed Smith LLP.   

Shana holds a Juris Doctorate from Rutgers University. She is married and has two sons, and enjoys traveling and being an advocate for social justice causes. 

Guest: Marie Corchado-Stewart

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Marie Corchado-Stewart is AbbVie’s director of standards, training, and equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion in the Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC). She is responsible for AbbVie’s corporate compliance training, policies, and EED&I efforts in the OEC.   

Marie joined AbbVie in 2006 and has held various roles, all within the Office of Ethics and Compliance. This has afforded her the opportunity to work cross-functionally with various functions within the organization and gain a deep appreciation for the diversity of thought, background, and experiences needed to bring life-changing therapies to patients.   

Marie holds a master’s degree in industrial organization psychology from Chicago School of Professional Psychology. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Host: Jen Üner

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Jen Üner is the Strategic Communications Director for LRN, where she captains programs for both internal and external audiences. She has an insatiable curiosity and an overdeveloped sense of right and wrong, which she challenges each day through her study of ethics, compliance, and the value of values-based behavior in corporate governance. Prior to joining LRN, Jen led marketing communications for innovative technology companies operating in Europe and the US and for media and marketplaces in California. She has won recognition for her work in brand development and experiential design, earned placements in leading news publications, and hosted a closing bell ceremony of the NASDAQ in honor of the California fashion industry as founder of the LA Fashion Awards. Jen holds a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College.

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31 Days to More Effective Compliance Programs

Third-Parties as Compliance Innovation Partners

It is universally recognized that third parties are your highest FCPA risk. Could you turn your third party from liability under the FCPA to an innovation partner for your compliance program? This is an area that only a few compliance professionals have mined, but once again, in compliance, you are only limited by your imagination. In a Supply Chain Management Review article by Jennifer Blackhurst, Pam Manhart, and Emily Kohnke, entitled “The Five Key Components for Supply Chain Innovation,” the authors identified five components common to the most successful innovation partnerships. They are:

Don’t settle for the status quo. This means you should not settle for simply the status quo in compliance.

Hit the road to hit your metrics. To understand your compliance risk from third parties, you must get out of the ivory tower and hit the road.

Send prospectors, not auditors. While an audit clause is critical in any third-party contract, from a commercial and FCPA compliance perspective, you can establish a “point of contact as an innovation manager for your third parties.”

Show and tell. As with all relationships, trust plays an important role in third-party compliance innovation, as “Firms in successful innovations discussed a willingness to share resources and rewards and to develop their partners’ capabilities.”

Who’s running the show? This means “who is doing what, but also what each firm is bringing to the relationship regarding resources and capabilities.”

Three key takeaways:

  1. Use your third parties as innovators to assist your compliance program.
  2. Change your thinking about third parties and make them your partners.
  3. Do not settle for the status quo.