
Eugene Soltes
Associate professor at Harvard Business School and author specializing in white-collar crime and corporate integrity, known for research on integrity gaps and the book Why They Do It.
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Mar 14, 2023 • 39min
On Background: White-Collar Crime and Punishment
Eugene Soltes, a Harvard Business School professor and author of "Why They Do It," dives deep into the motivations behind white-collar crime. He discusses how societal perceptions have shifted over the decades, particularly regarding high-profile cases like FTX and Bernie Madoff. The conversation reveals the psychological complexities of these criminals, the challenges of prosecuting white-collar offenses, and the harsh realities faced by offenders post-incarceration. Soltes stresses the importance of understanding ethical dilemmas in the business landscape.

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Jan 28, 2026 • 25min
Where to Look for Ethical Risk Inside a Company
Eugene Soltes, Harvard Business School professor who studies white-collar crime, shares where integrity lapses hide in organizations. He describes how ordinary misconduct can escalate and why pressures, norms, and distance of consequences matter. He outlines a simple survey to spot hotspots and how to target compliance and fix root causes before problems grow.

Jul 2, 2019 • 23min
Stopping White-Collar Crime at Your Company
Eugene Soltes, an associate professor at Harvard Business School and expert on white-collar crime, dives into the complexities of unethical behavior in organizations. He highlights that lapses in integrity can occur in any sizeable company, stressing the importance of identifying these 'integrity gaps.' Soltes offers practical tools for managers, including a survey method to gauge employee insights, and discusses the surprising frequency of corporate misconduct. He advocates for proactive strategies to foster a culture of ethics and transparency.


