Leadership and Career

The mistreatment and death of George Floyd has shone a bright light on abuse of power by the police. Sandy Erez comments on injustice and our nation’s collective awakening. It is June 2020, and the violated Lady of Justice lies...

As companies have begun making deep cuts, several examples have emerged of how to make and communicate tough decisions in a crisis – laudable ones and regrettable ones alike. Kearney’s John Kurtz discusses corporate leadership, behaviors and ethics in troubled...

This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 13, the seventh crewed mission in the Apollo space program. No one has forgotten that part of history, but we would do well to revisit the lessons we learned 50 years...

Every decision starts with a belief. That is, we base our decisions on what we know to be true — what we believe. As Linda Henman writes, sometimes, however, we believe something that isn’t true.  Both intellectual and emotional, beliefs...

It often happens that a person’s career is over when he or she blows the whistle. Charles Middleton posits that if increasing compliance and minimizing fraud is the goal (and it is), then blackballing whistleblowers is counterproductive. Secrecy is essential...

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...