Leadership and Career

We are a nation divided, and not just by politics. When run-of-the-mill conflict has us viewing our opposition as the enemy, the business consequences can be dire. Linda Henman offers a way forward. During the Vietnam War, Americans experienced polarization...

Michael Toebe writes about how one executive seeks out different viewpoints to get the best out of his employees, reducing all manner of organizational risks and improving decision-making significantly along the way. When confidence becomes excessive ego, it creates a...

In a strong economy, M&A activity ramps up. Linda Henman discusses what a huge swath of businesses should consider if selling is in their near future. The family-owned business has been a longstanding institution for centuries, but as baby boomer...

For professionals looking forward to joining the compliance world, being prepared and knowing what you are stepping into is important. Asia Quality Focus’ Vicky Yu discusses her experience starting out in compliance and what could have made the transit easier....

Recognizing the value in a sponsor – a more involved mentor – is the easy part. Mary Shirley offers guidance on how to identify and secure a sponsor to help guide your career development. For those of us in life...

The most effective resumes follow a certain formula. Maurice Gilbert, Managing Partner at Conselium Compliance Search, offers insight into how to quickly spot top candidates when reviewing resumes. Having recruited compliance professionals for 18 years, several of my hiring authorities...

The world is in better shape than we might think – an encouraging thought at the outset of a new decade. Linda Henman asserts that worry and a victim mentality impair our ability to take necessary risks. When conducting research...

Mariette Cutler, Managing Director of The Risk Navigation Group, discusses how relative inexperience in the audit profession can be a real asset – salve to the souls of those still gaining a footing in the GRC space. Early morning paired...

“Culture” is a seven-letter word that has gained traction in the C-suite and boardroom. As Protiviti’s Jim DeLoach explains, more than ever, senior executives and directors are acutely aware that culture plays a role in delivering outcomes – both good...

Reputation and crisis specialist Michael Toebe discusses the “stink test,” a practical technique for analyzing and making decisions in the corporate world. Well-formed decision analysis is not only a necessary, critical process; it is, if done expertly, far smarter, improved...

Vault Platform CEO Neta Meidav explores how to create a “speak up” culture in the workplace – one that ensures employees don’t fear retribution if whistleblowing or reporting harassment. Though the roots of #MeToo trace back upward of a decade,...

Audrey Harris, partner and co-chair of Mayer Brown’s global anti-corruption & FCPA practice, talks all things anti-corruption – from Jay Clayton’s critique of regulators’ lackluster enforcement to the next frontier of compliance. CCI: Tell us about your background. How did...