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Trekking Through Compliance: Episode 9 – Compliance Lessons from Dagger of the Mind

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Post date June 10, 2024
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In this episode of Trekking Through Compliance, we consider the episode Dagger of the Mind, which aired on November 3, 1966, with a Star Date of 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.

Gelder becomes increasingly frantic on the Enterprise van, 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 regain control of their minds.

Kirk tests the neutralizer on himself, with Noel as the control. Adams appears, overpowers Noel, seizes the controls, increases the neutralizer’s intensity, and convinces Kirk that he has been madly in love with Noel for years. Adams inadvertently reactivates the neural neutralizer, emptying his Mind and killing him. 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.

Commentary

Key compliance lessons from the episode include the importance of human rights and ethical treatment, whistleblower protection, oversight and accountability, due process and fair trials, data privacy, informed consent, and corporate social responsibility. The episode also highlights mental health issues and the first appearance of the Vulcan mind meld in Star Trek.

Key Highlights

Plot Summary of Dagger of the Mind
Behind the Scenes and Fun Facts
Compliance and Ethical Lessons from Dagger of the Mind

Resources

Excruciatingly Detailed Plot Summary by Eric W. Weisstein

MissionLogPodcast.com

Memory Alpha

Tags compliance, Dagger of the Mind, Leadership, Star Trek, Star Trek TOS, TOS

Compliance Into the Weeds

Compliance into the Weeds: Analyzing The Trump Conviction: Compliance Lessons from an Unprecedented Case

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Post date June 5, 2024
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The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject.

Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds!

In this episode of ‘Compliance Into the Weeds’, Tom and Matt take a deep dive into last week’s trial verdict against Donald Trump in NYC and lessons for the compliance professional.

We explore the importance of internal controls, consistent consequence management, and effective leadership. They also delve into how compliance officers can learn from the storytelling strategies used in the trial and emphasize the application of the rule of law.

Key Highlights:

Overview of Trump’s Criminal Conviction
Internal Controls and Compliance Lessons
Consequences Management and Consistent Enforcement
Ethical Leadership and Communication
Who is your audience? Storytelling in Compliance
Final Thoughts and Rule of Law

Resources:

Matt on Radical Compliance

Tom

Tags CCO, Consequence Mangaement, Internal Controls, Leadership, Rule of Law, Story Telling in Compliance

Innovation in Compliance

Innovation in Compliance: Sue Bingham on Fostering Trust and Transparency in Organizational Culture

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Post date May 7, 2024
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Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it.

Today, Tom Fox visits Sue Bingham, Founder and Principal of HPWP Group. She helps visionary, courageous leaders create a high-trust culture of adult communication and high expectations that results in attracting and retaining truly great people.

Sue Bingham has a unique perspective on compliance in the workplace, shaped by her vast experience and passion for nurturing positive work environments. Anchored in the principles of trust, value, and respect, she advocates for a shift from the conventional approach to compliance, which often entails a litany of rules, to one that promotes positive assumptions about employees.

Bingham believes that while compliance is crucial for legal requirements and operational changes, it should not be at the expense of treating employees as valuable adults deserving of respect and dignity. Her conviction that a culture of trust and positive assumptions can drive behavioral change at work is reflected in her book “Creating a High-Performance Workplace,” a testament to her commitment to fostering effective leadership and high-performing workplaces.

Key Highlights:

Trust-Based Approach for High Performance Culture
Fostering Trust and Valuing Employees for Success
Developing Commitment and Accountability in the Workplace
Balancing Compliance and Commitment in Organizations

Resources:

Sue Bingham on LinkedIn

HPWP Group

Creating the High Performance Work Place on Amazon.com

Tom Fox

Tags culture, culture transformation, HPWP Group, Leadership, Sue Bingham

12 O’Clock High-a podcast on business leadership

12 O’Clock High, a podcast on business leadership: Ron Karr – Beyond Data: The 80/20 Rule of Decision Making

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Post date April 26, 2024
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In this episode, I visit with Tom, who welcomes Ron Karr, a long-time thought leader in the art of leadership, persuasion, and influence. They take a deep dive into the science of influence and persuasion and help the compliance professional understand how they can use this science to move the compliance ball forward in an organization.

This script explores the belief that data is precious but accounts for only 80% of the decision-making process. The remaining 20% comes from an assessment of the individual’s current situation, mindset, energy, and skill sets. The importance of not solely relying on data is emphasized through a reference to the movie ‘A Beautiful Mind,’ where a Nobel Prize-winning professor suggests that math (or data) can solve 80% of problems, indicating the necessity of beyond-data factors in solving the remaining 20%.

Key Highlights:

The 80/20 Rule for Leadership
Purposeful Reflection for Effective Decision-Making
Neurochemical Impact on Influencing Others Successfully
Propelling Success through Adaptive Strategies
Empowering Personal Growth Through Story Rewriting
Enhancing Professional Success Through Peer Engagement
The Velocity Mindset: Achieving Success Through Networking

Resources:

Ron Karr on LinkedIn

Tom Fox

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FCPA Compliance Report

FCPA Compliance Report – Ron Karr on Influence, Trust and Persuasion

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Post date April 22, 2024
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Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest running podcast in compliance. In this special edition of the FCPA Compliance Report, Tom welcomes Ron Karr, long time thought leader in the art of leadership, persuasion and influence. They take a deep dive into the science of influence and persuasion and help the compliance professional understand how they can use this science to move the compliance ball forward in an organization.

Ron Karr is a speaker, and author with over three decades of experience in the sales and consulting industry. His career saw its inception in retail, later transitioning to the computer industry, and eventually culminating in the establishment of his own consulting business. Karr’s perspective on the “Velocity Mindset”, as detailed in his book, revolves around the concept of speed with direction, where goals and aspirations are the key drivers of actions.

His belief that self-imposed limitations can hinder our progress is deeply rooted in his experiences, leading him to emphasize the importance of self-evaluation, proactive approach adjustments, and reshaping our narratives to facilitate our goals. Karr underscores the value of networking and learning from others, seeing it as a vehicle to expedite success and achieve professional velocity.

Topics Covered in this Episode

Purposeful Reflection for Effective Decision-Making
Neurochemical Impact on Influencing Others Successfully
Propelling Success through Adaptive Strategies
Empowering Personal Growth Through Story Rewriting
Enhancing Professional Success Through Peer Engagement
The Velocity Mindset: Achieving Success Through Networking

Resources:

Ron Karr on LinkedIn

Tom Fox

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Tags influence, Leadership, persuasion, Ron Karr, trust

Creativity and Compliance

Creativity and Compliance: Innovative Leader Engagement through Creative Communication

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Post date April 5, 2024
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Where does creativity fit into compliance? In more places than you think. Problem-solving, accountability, communication, and connection—they all take creativity.

Join Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman on Creativity and Compliance, part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.

Ronnie’s company, Learnings and Entertainment, utilizes the entertainment devices that people use to consume information in their everyday, non-work lives and applies them to important topics around compliance and ethics. It is not only about being funny. It is about changing the tone of your compliance communications and messaging to make your compliance program, policies, and resources more accessible.

Today, Ronnie and Tom consider the role of leadership in fostering a culture of compliance.

The pivotal role of leadership engagement in fostering a culture of compliance within an organization cannot be overstated. In this context, thought leaders like Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman provide insightful perspectives on the importance of involving and engaging leadership in promoting ethical compliance.

Fox emphasizes the necessity of personalizing leaders to their employees through open communication, thereby improving corporate culture. He suggests that leaders should share their personal experiences, including ethical dilemmas and decisions they have made in the interest of ethics.

Feldman brings attention to the importance of leaders actively participating in compliance efforts, especially in large multinational companies. He stresses the need for leaders to be personable and relatable and for integrating ethical leadership training into existing leadership programs.

Both Fox and Feldman underscore the need for authentic, engaging, and impactful communication strategies to effectively drive the message of compliance and ethical behavior amongst leaders.

Key Highlights:

Ethical Message Engagement for Leadership Success
Innovative Leader Engagement through Creative Communication
Entertaining Brand-Driven Zoom Talk Shows

Resources:

Ronnie

Ronnie Feldman (LinkedIn)
Learnings & Entertainments (LinkedIn)
Ronnie Feldman (Twitter)
Learnings & Entertainments (Website)
Compliance Confessions – inspired by “Mean Tweets,” these 90-second commercials address misconceptions and excuses to promote speak-up culture and the E&C team as positive and helpful.
E&C Training Jams – a soulful singer who banters with ethics & compliance explaining policies, sharing examples and debunking excuses.
Tales from the Hotline – Real speak-up-themed stories about workplace behavior gone wrong.
Workplace Tonight Show! – E&C meets SNL Weekend Update, explaining corporate risk topics and why employees should care.
60-Second Communication & Awareness Shorts – A variety of short, customizable, music and multimedia, quick-hitter “commercials” promoting integrity, compliance, speaking up and the E&C team as helpful advisors and coaches.
Custom Live & Digital Programing – Custom creative programming that balances the seriousness of the subject matter with a more engaging delivery. After all, you can’t bore people into learning.

Tom

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Tags compliance, Leadership, Ronnie Feldman, tone at the top

Innovation in Compliance

Innovation in Compliance: Glenn Andrew on Allstar Leadership

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Post date April 2, 2024
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Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it.

Today, Tom Fox visited Glenn Andrew on his initiative, Allstar Leadership.

Glenn Andrew is an accomplished professional with an extensive background in ocean engineering and business leadership, marked by his initial experience in submarine building and subsequent progression into leadership roles.

Andrew subscribes to the belief that self-leadership is a fundamental process that individuals must master before they can effectively lead others. He views self-leadership as a continuous journey, not a final destination, emphasizing the development of skills such as managing overwhelm, clarifying goals, and honing emotional intelligence.

His views are influenced by his professional experiences and his personal transformation, including the recent achievement of losing 53 pounds, a testament to his conviction in the role of physical health in effective self-leadership.

He underscores the importance of continuous learning, effective communication, vision-sharing, and a focus on long-term impact in both personal and professional spheres as the cornerstones of successful leadership.

Key Highlights:

Enhancing Leadership Through Self-Management Journey
Physical Well-being for Effective Leadership
Leadership Impact through Lifelong Learning Journeys
Biological-Based Communication Style Assessment Tool

Resources:

Glenn Andrew on LinkedIn

Tom Fox

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10 For 10

10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For The Week Ending March 16, 2024

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Post date March 16, 2024
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Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s Top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings to you, the compliance professional, the compliance stories you need to be aware of to end your busy week.

Sit back, and in 10 minutes, hear about the stories every compliance professional should be aware of from the prior week. Every Saturday, 10 For 10 highlights the most important news, insights, and analysis for the compliance professional, all curated by the Voice of Compliance, Tom Fox.

Get your weekly filling of compliance stories with 10 for 10, a podcast produced by the Compliance Podcast Network.

The Swiss bank settles sanctions violations. (WSJ)
JPMorgan was fined $350MM. (Reuters)
Accountability and corruption in South Sudan. (State Dept. Press Release)
DOJ should have a policy sprint to get the whistleblower program ready. (WSJ)
MOD paid millions into a Saudi account. (The Guardian)
Leadership lessons from Robert Oppenheimer. (WSJ)
The NYT reviews the new off-Broadway play, Corruption. (NYT)
A Boeing whistleblower was found dead. (BBC)
The DoT wants South Africa to increase its fight against corruption. (Reuters)
Boeing overwritten the video of safety work. (Axios)

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You can check out the Daily Compliance News for four curated compliance and ethics related stories each day, here.

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Tags Boeing, compliance, DOJ, Leadership, MoD, Robert Oppenheimer, UK corruption

Innovation in Compliance

Innovation in Compliance – Onno Koelman on Mastering The Art of Effective Leadership

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Post date March 12, 2024
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Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but also embrace it. Today, I visited Onno Koelman to talk about leader development up and down the organization as well as through a multi-generational workforce.

Onno Koelman is a seasoned professional with a robust background in leadership development and training and is the founder of Dynamic Leader Development. Koelman’s perspective on leadership development and training is centered on dynamic growth and adaptation, emphasizing the importance of vertical development. His experiences working closely with organizations, including collaborating with key leaders such as a Chief Technology Officer, have shaped his belief that leadership training should go beyond traditional methods and instead focus on developing a more sophisticated way of filtering the world and being less reactive. He also highlights the importance of clarity, a supportive climate, and the right competence within teams to build high-performing teams. Furthermore, Koelman acknowledges the complexity of leading multigenerational teams and suggests that leaders should understand and cater to the different motivations and responses of team members from different generations.

Key Highlights:

Vertical Growth in Adaptive Leadership Development
Transitioning to Management: Developing Coaching Skills
Balancing Task-Oriented and Relationship-Based Leadership Model
Fostering Clarity, Support, and Competence in Teams
Influential Shadow: Understanding Leaders’ Impact

Resources:

Onno Koelman on LinkedIn

Dynamic Leader Development

Tom Fox

Tags CCO, Leadership, Onno Koelman

12 O’Clock High-a podcast on business leadership

12 O’Clock High, a podcast on business leadership – Onno Koelman on Enhancing Leadership Skills through Human Behavior Understanding

In this episode, I visit Onno Koelman, whose consultancy, Dynamic Leader Development, operates on a three C’s framework—clarity, climate, and competence—aimed at enhancing teams’ leadership skills and performance. We discuss the challenges of managing multigenerational teams with diverse responses to leadership styles, highlighting the need for different skills at various leadership levels.

Onno Koelman, has a diverse professional background that includes design engineering, sales, and leadership roles in environmental startups. Koelman’s perspective on professional development and leadership transition is shaped by his unique experiences and emphasizes dynamic growth and adaptation over simply acquiring a set of skills. He advocates for vertical development, which involves enhancing capabilities, refining worldviews, and reducing reactivity. His approach to leadership training focuses on understanding and interrupting existing behavioral patterns within individuals and organizations, rather than merely imposing new behaviors. Koelman also underscores the importance of clarity, a supportive climate, and the right competence within teams, and acknowledges the complexity of leading multigenerational teams, suggesting that leaders should understand and cater to the diverse motivations and responses of team members from different generations.