Episodes

  • Alyssa Borden on The Power of Strategic People Processes in Organizations

    Alyssa Borden on The Power of Strategic People Processes in Organizations
    Mar 4 2025
    Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to be ready for and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes Alyssa Borden, founder of SuccessBridge, LLC. Alyssa founded SuccessBridge, LLC, to offer tailored solutions that bridge strategic and tactical needs for diverse organizations. Her approach is centered on understanding each client's unique situation and embedding herself with their teams to ensure that the solutions provided are both effective and sustainable. Alyssa views every challenge as an opportunity for growth, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and collaboration to navigate workplace changes successfully. Through SuccessBridge, LLC, she aims to empower organizations to build strategic people processes and develop digital upskilling programs, thereby driving transformation and fostering continuous improvement and adaptability. Key highlights: Strategic Team Building Solutions by SuccessBridge Cultural Alignment Through Hiring Touchpoints Navigating Complexities in Workplace Technology Implementation Strategic Flexibility: Navigating Dynamic Organizational Changes Custom Solutions Through Embedded Team Approach Resources: Alyssa Borden on LinkedIn SuccessBridge, LLC Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    36 mins
  • From Military Service to Corporate Success: Insights on Leadership, Resilience, and Compliance with Sean Douglas

    From Military Service to Corporate Success: Insights on Leadership, Resilience, and Compliance with Sean Douglas
    Feb 25 2025
    Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox is joined by Sean Douglas, a dynamic speaker and author with a rich background spanning 20 years in the Air Force. Sean discusses his professional journey, emphasizing lessons from his military service, such as the importance of recognizing bad leadership, discipline, patience, and service. He further delves into his podcasts and books, focusing on resilience, leadership, and business positioning. Highlighting key concepts like gratitude, transformational leadership, and overcoming self-defeating behaviors, Sean provides actionable insights for corporate compliance officers and executives. This episode is packed with practical advice on building a supportive workplace culture, creating positive work environments, and achieving long-term success through values-based goals. Key highlights: Resiliency and Leadership Insights Military Service Lessons Resilience and Mental Health Transformational Leadership Business Positioning and Category Design Values-Based Goals and Compliance Resources: Sean Douglas on LinkedIn The Success Corps Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    35 mins
  • Supporting White Collar Offenders: A Conversation with Jeff Grant

    Supporting White Collar Offenders: A Conversation with Jeff Grant
    Feb 18 2025
    Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox welcomes back Jeff Grant, co-founder of the White Collar Support Group, an initiative of Progressive Prison Ministries. Jeff shares the evolution of the support group, which now boasts over 1,300 members and focuses on providing spiritual and emotional support to those navigating the white-collar criminal justice system and their families. Jeff discusses the importance of community and the group’s diverse membership, which includes individuals from various backgrounds affected by white-collar crime. He also highlights the group’s expansion into advocacy work, including initiatives for federal pardon and expungement reform and the right to banking for formerly incarcerated individuals. Jeff reflects on his journey through addiction, incarceration, and redemption, emphasizing his commitment to helping others through similar struggles. The episode concludes with ways for listeners to engage with Jeff and support his impactful work. Key highlights: White Collar Support Group Overview Diversity and Evolution of the Group Family Support and Integration ABA White Collar Conference and Legal Assistance Federal Pardon and Expungement Reform Right to Banking Initiative Personal Journey and Reflections Resources: Jeff Grant on LinkedIn Grant Law White Collar Support Group Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    36 mins
  • Exploring NLP and Burnout Recovery: Insights from Irina Alexander and Jen Hardy

    Exploring NLP and Burnout Recovery: Insights from Irina Alexander and Jen Hardy
    Feb 11 2025
    Innovation comes in many forms, and compliance professionals must be ready for and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox is joined by fellow C-Suite members Irina Alexander and Jen Hardy, co-founders of the Academy of MotivAction. Their discussion begins by examining the transformative impact of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and other self-discovery tools on their personal and professional lives. They further explore their CARES approach, which stands for Communication, Awareness, Resiliency, Emotional Literacy, and Self-Mastery, designed to help high-stress professionals, including first responders and corporate workers, manage stress, prevent burnout, and build resiliency. Irina and Jen share their journey from being educators and entrepreneurs to founding the Academy of MotivAction and the programs and initiatives they offer designed to foster better communication, stronger relationships, and overall well-being in high-stress environments. Key highlights: Jen Hardy’s Journey: From Educator to NLP Expert Irina Alexander’s Background and Meeting Jen Understanding the Cycle of Overcommitment The CARES Approach for First Responders Expanding CARES to Corporate and High-Stress Environments Resources: Jen Hardy on LinkedIn Irina Alexander on LinkedIn The Academy of MotivAction Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    36 mins
  • Financial Literacy and Smart Investing with Kris Miller

    Financial Literacy and Smart Investing with Kris Miller
    Feb 4 2025
    Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox is joined by Kris Miller, a fellow podcaster, author, and member of the C-Suite, to discuss her extensive background as a financial expert. Kris shares her journey from starting as a paralegal to becoming a prominent figure in financial education, particularly focusing on living trusts and safe money strategies. She provides valuable insights into how individuals can ‘crash-proof’ their finances using tools like equity index annuities and index universal life policies. Kris underscores the importance of early financial planning and debunks myths surrounding investments, emphasizing the need for safe and sustainable financial practices. She also touches upon the significance of living trusts and asset protection in traditional estate planning. Kris’s mission is to educate millions on healthy money strategies, especially amidst current financial volatility. Kris discusses her podcast ‘Money 9-1-1,’ which covers health, wealth, and peace of mind, and her book ‘Ready for PREtirement: 3 Secrets for Safe Money and a Fabulous Future.’ Key highlights: Mission to Educate on Financial Strategies Living Trusts and Asset Protection Insurance as an Investment Tool Long-Term Health Care Solutions Social Media Outreach and Podcast Resources: Kris Miller on LinkedIn Money 9-1-1 Podcast Ready for PREtirement on Amazon.com Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    36 mins
  • Sam Silverstein on the Fractional Chief Culture Officer

    Sam Silverstein on the Fractional Chief Culture Officer
    Jan 28 2025
    Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox is joined by Sam Silverstein from the Accountability Institute to discuss his new service offering, the Fractional Chief Culture Officer. Sam elaborates on the essential role of a Chief Culture Officer who collaborates with the CEO to establish a culture by design rather than by default. This service allows organizations of all sizes, from those with 24,000 employees to those with just 26, to benefit from their extensive expertise in developing and maintaining a high-performance culture. Sam emphasizes the importance of leadership in driving culture and shares how a fractional chief culture officer can provide the necessary support and tools to ensure that the organization’s values and culture are consistently upheld across all levels. The episode delves into the practical aspects of working with different sizes of organizations, the importance of continuous cultural assessment, and the role of leadership in fostering a sustainable, high-performance culture. Key highlights: Introducing the Fractional Chief Culture Officer Defining the Role and Importance of a Chief Culture Officer The Continuous Nature of Culture Management Tailoring Services to Client Needs Resources: The Accountability Institute Sam Silverstein Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    36 mins
  • Navigating Accounting and Compliance with Mike Whitmire

    Navigating Accounting and Compliance with Mike Whitmire
    Jan 21 2025
    Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals must be ready to embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox visits Mike Whitmire, Co-founder & CEO at FloQast, on his journey in accounting and compliance. In this episode, Tom is in a riveting conversation with Mike Whitmire, Co-founder & CEO at FloQast. They dive into Mike’s professional journey, starting from his early days at Ernst & Young, navigating the complexities of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, and eventually founding FloQast. Mike shares his firsthand experiences with the challenges in accounting and compliance, such as the talent gap and behavior change within organizations, and explains how FloQast’s closed management and compliance software addresses these issues. The discussion deeply delves into risk orchestration and its critical role in modern compliance strategies. Additionally, Mike provides insights into his passion for podcasting and touches on his book, ‘Shift Happens,’ co-authored to highlight the rise of the operational accountant. The episode wraps up with a focus on FloQast’s innovative solutions that integrate daily accounting tasks with compliance requirements, thus simplifying processes for finance professionals. Tune in to hear how a common pain point in the accounting world led to the creation of a transformative software solution. Key highlights: Challenges in Accounting and Compliance Risk Orchestration and Compliance Mike’s Podcast and Book Resources: Mike Whitmire on LinkedIn FloQast Purchase Shift Happens on Amazon.com. Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    36 mins
  • Todd Haugh on Ethical Decision Making in the Workplace: Beyond Financial Incentives

    Todd Haugh on Ethical Decision Making in the Workplace: Beyond Financial Incentives
    Jan 14 2025
    Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals must be ready for and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this episode, host Tom Fox visits with Todd Haugh, Associate Professor of Business Law and Ethics at the IU Kelley School of Business, Arthur M. Weimer Faculty Fellow in Business Law Board Member and Jesse Fine Fellow, The Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics, and American Institutions Director of the Institute for Corporate Governance and Ethics. Tom and Todd have too much fun, deep-diving into the intricate relationship between missed bonuses and ethical decision-making in a corporate environment. They discuss how unmet expectations around bonuses can lead to the rationalization of unethical or illegal behavior by employees. They emphasize the importance of managers understanding the broader implications beyond economic incentives, as ignoring these psychological factors can introduce significant risks to an organization. They also talk about the Institute for Corporate Governance and Ethics. Tune in to hear two top commentators talk about financial and other incentives in compliance and how these dynamics can affect overall corporate compliance. Learn strategies to mitigate associated risks. Understanding Behavioral Ethics in Business Impact of Missed Bonuses on Ethical Decision Making Rationalizing Unethical Behavior Perception of Company Care Potential for Unethical or Illegal Behavior The Institute for Corporate Governance and Ethics Resources: Todd Haugh on LinkedIn Indiana University-Kelley School of Business Institute for Corporate Governance and Ethics Todd Haugh at Kelley School of Business Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    36 mins