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SBR Author’s Podcast – Understanding Complexity with Dr. Jean Boulton, Part 2: The Power of Simple Principles in Ethics and Compliance

Welcome to the SBR – Authors Podcast! In this podcast series, host Tom Fox visits with authors in the compliance arena and beyond. Today, Tom’s friend and colleague Earnie Broughton joins him in co-hosting Dr. Jean Boulton, the author of The Dao of Complexity. This concludes Part 2 of a special two-part SBR – Authors Podcast episode.

In episode 2, Tom, Earnie, and Dr. Boulton explore the intricate balance between simple rules and simple principles within corporate compliance and ethics. Their discussion highlights the limitations of relying solely on rigid rule systems, especially in complex and evolving environments. We emphasize the importance of establishing shared principles and values, which serve as a more adaptable foundation for ethical decision-making. Drawing on real-world examples from healthcare and education, we explore how fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and ethical behavior can lead to more sustainable and effective outcomes. Key takeaways include the significance of a ‘speak up’ culture, the role of leadership in building trust, and the necessity of addressing root causes to drive meaningful change.

Key highlights:

Introduction to Simple Rules vs. Simple Principles
Exploring the Philosophy of Simple Rules
The Role of Principles and Ethics
Compliance and Ethics in Organizations
The Importance of Trust and Culture

Resources:

Dr. Jean Boulton’s Website

Dr. Jean Boulton on LinkedIn

The Dao of Complexity on Amazon.com

Earnie Broughton on LinkedIn

Tom Fox

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SBR – Author’s Podcast – Understanding Complexity with Dr. Jean Boulton, Part 1: Ethics, Compliance, and Organizational Dynamics

Welcome to the SBR – Authors Podcast! Host Tom Fox visits with authors in the compliance arena and beyond in this podcast series. Today, Tom is joined by his friend and colleague Earnie Broughton as they co-host Dr. Jean Boulton, author of ‘The Dao of Complexity.’ This is Part 1 of a special two-part episode on the SBR – Author’s Podcast.

They dive into Dr. Boulton’s background in physics, her transition to business management, and her exploration of complexity theory. The conversation highlights the persistent compliance and ethics violations issues, the need for more dynamic and adaptive organizational policies, and how complexity theory provides a new framework for understanding and influencing organizational behavior. Dr. Boulton explains the nuances of complexity, differentiating it from chaos and game theory while providing practical approaches for sensing and navigating complexity within organizations. The episode underscores the importance of adaptive strategies, ethical conduct, and the intricate relationship between past actions and future outcomes. Dr. Boulton also shares insights on how organizations can cultivate resilience and foster a culture that values ethical decision-making.

Key highlights:

Dr. Boulton’s Journey into Complexity
Understanding Complexity Theory
The Dao of Complexity
Complexity vs. Chaos and Game Theory

Resources:

Dr. Jean Boulton ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠

Dr. Jean Boulton on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠

The Dao of Complexity on ⁠⁠Amazon.com⁠⁠

Earnie Broughton on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠

Tom Fox

Tags complexity, compliance, Dr. Jean Boulton, Earnie Broughton, ethics and compliance

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SBR – Author’s Podcast – Exploring the Future of Work, Ethics, and Compliance with Kelly Monahan, Part 2

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Post date January 21, 2025
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Welcome to the Sunday Book Review, The Authors Podcast! Host Tom Fox visits with authors in the compliance arena and beyond in this Podcast Series. Today, Tom is joined by his good friend and colleague, Earnie Broughton (Earnie from Boerne), to visit with Dr. Kelly Monahan, co-author of the soon-to-be-released book Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts are Creating a New Human-Powered Leader. (Co-authored with Dr. Christie Smith) We three had such good fun that we went on for nearly an hour, so we have broken up the interview into two podcasts. If you have not checked out our first episode, you can do so by clicking here.

In Part 2, we deeply dive into effective communication tools for conveying corporate values to diverse workplace groups, emphasizing tailored training and gamification. Kelly highlights the importance of engaging, behavior-reinforcing communications through storytelling and public recognition systems. Emphasizing intrinsic motivation over financial incentives, Kelly draws on behavioral economics and the importance of fostering an environment of curiosity and context awareness for leadership roles. The discussion also addresses the nuances of generational differences in the workforce and the importance of diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and ESG initiatives for long-term organizational sustainability. Compliance professionals are encouraged to stay ahead of AI developments and promote positive behaviors to align with evolving business and ethical standards.

Key highlights:

Effective Communication Tools for Corporate Values
Future of Leadership in the Age of AI
Suspending Self-Interest and Cultivating Curiosity
Importance of Context in Ethical Decision-Making
Generational Differences in the Workforce
Role of Ethics and Compliance Professionals

Resources:

The Essential Website

Pre-Order Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts are Creating a New Human-Powered Leader on Amazon.com

Kelly Monahan on LinkedIn

Earnie Boughton On LinkedIn

Tom Fox

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SBR Authors Podcast – Hal Hershfield, Your Future Self – Part 1

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Post date June 6, 2023
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Welcome to the Sunday Book Review, the Authors Podcast! In this episode, Tom is joined by colleague Earnie Broughton. Join Tom and Earnie as they interview Hal Hershfield, author of Your Future Self, on Sunday Book Review-Author’s Edition. Delve into the psychology of decision-making and the importance of understanding present and future selves. Listen in as they discuss how organizational identity influences risk and ethical decisions and how the concept of multiple selves relates to integrity and making ethical decisions. Discover the neuroscience behind thoughts about one’s future self and how forgiveness and self-forgiveness can overcome procrastination. Learn how a connection to one’s future self can affect ethical behavior in an organizational context and find practical ways to bring ethics and compliance into workplace programs. Make sure to catch the release date of Hershfield’s upcoming book and where to find his research. Tune in now for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation!

Key Highlights Include:

· Inaccurate Self-Prediction in Organizations

· Collective Identity and Ethical Decision Making

· Challenges of Future Self Concept

· Importance of Future Self in Decision Making

· Visualization, Procrastination, and Forgiveness

· Connection to Future Self and Ethical Behavior

· Ethical Behavior and Personal Values

Notable Quotes:

“People who have a stronger sense of connection to their future selves end up doing more of the stuff that they say they want to do, saving more, for instance, reporting higher levels of subjective health.”

“If an organization has a strong collective identity and sees itself almost as a person would over time, then you might imagine if the employee is there and the decision makers there, I buy into that identity, and they feel strongly about where the organization will go in the future, then I could imagine that level of connection will be an important input into these risk decisions, ethical decisions.”

“The essential self. The one that is continuous over time that others see as these moral traits that you’re talking about…I think that relates to the ethics topic of integrity integration and bringing those disparate parts in the resonance.”

“Our future selves evoke similar activity patterns as thoughts about others. In the brain, our future selves look like other people.

Resources

Hal Hershfield

Hal Hershfield at UCLA

Tom Fox