Episodes

  • Pat Harned on Collaborative Partnership for Ethics and Compliance

    Pat Harned on Collaborative Partnership for Ethics and Compliance
    Oct 13 2023
    ECI’s IMPACT 2023 was one of the leading compliance events in 2023. At this conference, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, was able to visit with several of the speakers, exhibitors, participants, and one group of ethically-minded Girl Scout Troop. In this limited podcast series, Report from IMPACT 2023, Tom explores many of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance through short podcast episodes. Check out the full series of interviews. You will be enlightened and informed and come away with a fuller and more thorough understanding of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance. In this episode, Tom visits Pat Harned, CEO at ECI. Pat Harned, the CEO of the Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI), has spent many years observing the evolution of the ethics and compliance profession and has played a pivotal role in creating initiatives to keep professionals engaged in the field. Pat’s perspective on consumer behavior, corporate ethics, and compliance evolution is that these fields are converging, with employees and consumers increasingly expecting companies to be purpose-driven and have a positive global impact. She emphasizes the need for the ethics and compliance profession to take a thought leadership role in this convergence or risk being overshadowed by the growing prominence of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) efforts. Pat’s views are shaped by her active involvement in dialogues with the Department of Justice and other regulators and her current leadership in establishing a Blue Ribbon Commission focusing on effective ESG efforts. Join Tom Fox and Pat Harned on this episode of the Report from Impact podcast to delve deeper into these insights. Highlights Include  ·      The Rise of Purpose-Driven Consumerism ·      The Value of Experienced Professional Advisors ·      Collaborative Partnership for Ethics and Compliance  Resources  ECI
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    11 mins
  • Robert Mascola on Creating the Future of Corporate Compliance Education

    Robert Mascola on Creating the Future of Corporate Compliance Education
    Oct 6 2023
    ECI’s IMPACT 2023 was one of the leading compliance events in 2023. At this conference, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, was able to visit with several of the speakers, exhibitors, participants, and one group of ethically-minded Girl Scout Troop. In this limited podcast series, Report from IMPACT 2023, Tom explores many of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance through short podcast episodes. Check out the full series of interviews. You will be enlightened and informed and come away with a fuller and more thorough understanding of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance. In this episode, Tom visits Robert Mascola, currently the CCO at Juul Labs. Robert Mascola is a seasoned professional in corporate compliance and previously was the Senior Director at the Fordham Law School Program of Corporate Ethics and Compliance. He views Fordham Law School’s online master’s program in corporate compliance as a valuable opportunity for non-lawyers to gain education and training in the compliance field. Mascola acknowledges that while the compliance profession originally developed as an outgrowth of law departments, the skills required for building an ethics compliance program are common to lawyers. He believes that law schools like Fordham recognized this need and created a master’s program that does not require a law degree. Mascola also emphasizes the importance of having a diverse range of academic backgrounds in the program, as it brings different perspectives and expertise to the field of compliance. Join Tom Fox and Robert Mascola on this episode of the Report from Impact 2023 podcast to learn more. Highlights Include:  Master’s Program in Corporate Compliance Corporate Compliance Education for Working Professionals Diverse Academic Backgrounds in Corporate Compliance  Resources:  Robert Mascola on LinkedIn
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    11 mins
  • Richard Davies on Collaborative Integrity in Business

    Richard Davies on Collaborative Integrity in Business
    Sep 29 2023
    ECI’s IMPACT 2023 was one of the leading compliance events in 2023. At this conference, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, was able to visit with several of the speakers, exhibitors, participants and one group of ethically minded Girl Scout Troop. In this limited podcast series, Report from IMPACT 2023, Tom explores many of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance through short podcast episodes. Check out the full series of interviews. You will be enlightened, informed and come away with a fuller and more thorough understanding of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance. In this episode, Tom visits Richard Davies a Board member of ECI since 2021. Richard Davies brings a wealth of experience from his time in the General Counsel's office and active involvement in industry organizations. Davies views ECI's expanded focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues as a positive and necessary shift, seeing it as a significant transformation for the organization. He believes that ECI's traditional focus on ethics and compliance has broadened to address the most pressing issues of the day, reflecting a convergence of various risks. Davies' perspective is shaped by his belief that boards and senior management teams are more concerned with addressing these risks than assigning responsibilities to specific groups. He applauds ECI's role in supporting sustainability teams effectively. Join Tom Fox and Richard Davies as they delve deeper into this topic on the next episode of the Report from Impact podcast. Highlights Include  ·      ECI Impact 2023: Collaborative Integrity in Business ·      Expanding Focus to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ·      Where does ECI go from here?  Resources  Richard Davies on LinkedIn
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    8 mins
  • Alex Edmans on the Power of Purpose in Business

    Alex Edmans on the Power of Purpose in Business
    Sep 22 2023
    ECI’s IMPACT 2023 was one of the leading compliance events in 2023. At this conference, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, was able to visit with several of the speakers, exhibitors, participants and one group of ethically minded Girl Scout Troop. In this limited podcast series, Report from IMPACT 2023, Tom explores many of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance through short podcast episodes. Check out the full series of interviews. You will be enlightened, informed and come away with a fuller and more thorough understanding of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance. In this episode, Tom visits Alex Edmans, a renowned author and Professor of Finance at the London Business School. Edmans brings a wealth of knowledge from his background in finance and his experience as an investment banker at Morgan Stanley. Over his 15 years of teaching, Edmans has developed unique insights into the power of purpose-driven businesses and their impact on society. He believes that purpose and profit are intertwined, with purpose-driven businesses that address societal challenges ultimately generating profits. Edmans emphasizes that ethics is not just about avoiding harm, but also about actively doing good and solving societal problems. His insights are drawn from extensive research and real-world examples, demonstrating how purpose can drive innovation and profits. His seminal work Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit, discusses his research and findings.  Join Tom Fox and Alex Edmans on this episode of the Report from Impact podcast to delve deeper into the power of purpose in business.  Highlights Include  ·      Research and writing, Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit ·      The power of purpose in business ·      Innovations in the workplace  Resources  Alex Edmans Grow the Pie: How Great Companies Deliver Both Purpose and Profit ECI
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    8 mins
  • Nick Gallo on Generational Change in the Workplace and Importance of Culture

    Nick Gallo on Generational Change in the Workplace and Importance of Culture
    Sep 15 2023
    ECI’s IMPACT 2023 was one of the leading compliance events in 2023. At this conference, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, was able to visit with several of the speakers, exhibitors, participants and one group of ethically minded Girl Scout Troop. In this limited podcast series, Report from IMPACT 2023, Tom explores many of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance through short podcast episodes. Check out the full series of interviews. You will be enlightened, informed and come away with a fuller and more thorough understanding of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance. In this episode, Tom visits with Nick Gallo, co-CEO at Ethico and Keynote speaker at Impact 2023. He and Tom talk about the themes from Nick’s Keynote. Nick Gallo brings a wealth of experience from his background in private equity to the discussion of the changing landscape of work, ethics and culture. Gallo's unique insights are shaped by his belief that traditional hierarchical structures in workplaces have been replaced with more flat and remote structures, presenting a significant opportunity for industry transformation. Drawing from his firsthand experience during his PE acquisitions and mergers career, he emphasizes the critical role of authentic culture in enhancing employee engagement and performance. Gallo also highlights the need for aligning personal values with the purpose of an organization, a concept he believes is lacking in today's transactional economy. Join Tom Fox and Nick Gallo as they delve deeper into these insights on this episode of the Report from Impact podcast.  Highlights Include  ·      The impact of culture in M&A ·      The role of ethics in the workplace ·      A new generation in the workforce  Resources  Nick Gallo on LinkedIn Ethico ECI
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    11 mins
  • Larry Thompson on the Evolution of Compliance

    Larry Thompson on the Evolution of Compliance
    Sep 8 2023
    ECI’s IMPACT 2023 was one of the leading compliance events in 2023. At this conference, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, was able to visit with several of the speakers, exhibitors, participants, and one group of ethically-minded Girl Scout Troop. In this limited podcast series, Report from IMPACT 2023, Tom explores many of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance through short podcast episodes. Check out the full series of interviews. You will be enlightened and informed and come away with a fuller and more thorough understanding of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance. In this episode, Tom visits with Larry Thompson, former Deputy Attorney General and well-known compliance professional. Join Tom and Larry as they delve deeper into these topics on this episode of the Report from Impact 2023. Larry Thompson is a seasoned professional in the field of compliance, with a career that spans several decades, starting as a young lawyer working with defense contractors in the late 1980s. Thompson's unique insights on the evolution of compliance programs and ethical culture stem from his firsthand experience of the shift from a rules-based, legalistic approach to a values-based approach. He emphasizes the importance of companies having a common set of values that employees can embody and reflect in their actions, contributing to their long-term sustainability. Thompson also acknowledges the changing values and expectations of the new generation of employees, who prioritize working for companies that align with their own values and have a culture of integrity and purpose. These insights were shaped by his involvement in the establishment of the organizational Sentencing Guidelines in the early 1990s and his roles as a board member of various public companies and an active participant in the National Association of Corporate Directors.   Highlights Include  ·      The evolution of compliance programs ·      The role of the DOJ in compliance ·      A new generation in the workforce  Resources  Larry Thompson
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    7 mins
  • Katie Smith on Unleashing the Power of Ethics and Compliance Community

    Katie Smith on Unleashing the Power of Ethics and Compliance Community
    Sep 1 2023
    ECI’s IMPACT 2023 was one of the leading compliance events in 2023. At this conference, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, was able to visit with several of the speakers, exhibitors, participants and one group of ethically minded Girl Scout Troop. In this limited podcast series, Report from IMPACT 2023, Tom explores many of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance through short podcast episodes. Check out the full series of interviews. You will be enlightened, informed and come away with a fuller and more thorough understanding of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance. In this episode, Tom visits with Katie Smith is a distinguished ethics and compliance professional who has devoted her career to pioneering a new path for ESG and ethics in compliance. As the Vice Chair on the Board of Directors of ECI, she has been instrumental in shaping the organization's future role and mission. Katie's unique perspective on "Charting a New Course: ESG and Ethics in Compliance" is that she views it as a chance for the ethics and compliance community to unite and make a positive impact on the world. She emphasizes that there are currently no established rules in this new societal inflection point, which presents a tremendous opportunity for the ethics and compliance community to shape the future of ESG and ethics in compliance. Her enthusiasm and optimism for the beginning of this new journey are palpable. Join Tom Fox and Katie Smith on this episode of the Report from Impact podcast as they delve deeper into this fascinating topic.  Highlights Include  ·      Conference Themes ·      Re-invigoration by the Keynote Speakers ·      What are the rules of the road now.  Resources  Katie Smith on LinkedIn
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    6 mins
  • ESG Panel on Ethics, Compliance, and the Future: Navigating Transformation

    ESG Panel on Ethics, Compliance, and the Future: Navigating Transformation
    Aug 26 2023
    ECI’s IMPACT 2023 was one of the leading compliance events in 2023. At this conference, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, was able to visit with several of the speakers, exhibitors, participants and one group of ethically minded Girl Scout Troop. In this limited podcast series, Report from IMPACT 2023, Tom explores many of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance through short podcast episodes. Check out the full series of interviews. You will be enlightened, informed and come away with a fuller and more thorough understanding of the most cutting-edge topics in ethics and compliance. In this episode, Tom visits with a panel of ESG experts including Jacqueline Brevard, former Chief Ethics and Compliance officer of Merck, Andrea Bonime-Blanc, CEO of GeC Risk Advisory and Jose Javier Guadalupe, Integrity Director for the Platform for Social Impact. In a series of thought-provoking podcast episodes from ECI IMPACT 2023, Tom Fox explores the intersection of ethics and compliance with environmental, social, and governance efforts. These episodes stress the importance of an integrated approach to these areas, emphasizing that businesses prioritizing intangible risks and opportunities are more likely to succeed in the future. The speakers also discuss the challenges of implementing this approach at the board level and the need for forward-thinking board members aligned with the organization's mission and values. Additionally, the podcasts explore the impact of generational change in the workforce, urging leaders to adapt to the values and mindset of younger generations and create space for their ideas. The importance of ethics as a fundamental part of the future is emphasized, with speakers stressing the need for continuous education and learning amidst rapid changes. Overall, these episodes underscore the relevance of ethics and compliance in guiding organizations through transformative changes.   Highlights Include  ·      Transformative Integrity ·      Generational Change in the Workforce ·      The Importance of Ethics in a Changing World Resources  Jacqueline Brevard on LinkedIn Andrea Bonime-Blanc on LinkedIn GEC Risk Advisory Jose Javier Guadalupe on LinkedIn Platform for Social Impact
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    14 mins