Innovation in Compliance with Tom Fox

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 welcomes Nikki Rausch, the Sales Maven, to visit her unique journey and expertise in neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and sales coaching.Nikki shares her professional background and foray into NLP and how it transformed her communication skills, leading her to start her own business, Sales Maven. We cover key insights on simplifying the sales process using strategic conversations and frameworks like the ‘Selling Staircase’ and debunking common misconceptions about sales. Nikki emphasizes the importance of building rapport and permission-based selling, making the process more collaborative and less daunting for sellers and buyers.Tom and Nikki also touch upon the importance of storytelling in making content memorable and techniques for scaling businesses by training teams to recognize buying signals and create curiosity. Whether in the corporate world of compliance or an entrepreneur looking to scale your business, this episode offers valuable strategies that can be applied across various fields. Don’t miss Nikki’s gift—a free training course on asking the right questions in sales calls, available through her website.Highlights include: Exploring NLP and Sales Techniques The Selling Staircase Framework Building Relationships in Sales Positioning Yourself as a Solution Provider Resources:Nikkie Rausch on LinkedInYour Sales MavenFree Training called Seal The DealYour Sales Maven PodcastThe Selling Staircase: Mastering the Art of Relationship SellingYour Sales Maven Facebook & InstagramTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

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 Christine Uri to discuss her insights and experiences in AI governance.Christine shares her extensive background as a legal executive and outlines her current work in advising general counsels on governance and sustainability issues at her consulting firm, CURI Insights. Christine emphasizes the importance of a cross-functional committee to oversee AI governance and highlights AI technology’s rapid evolution and inherent risks. The episode also covers the implications of the EU AI Act, the urgency of building AI literacy, and the challenges of managing AI risks in a dynamic regulatory landscape. As AI continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, Christine offers practical advice on how companies can keep up and ensure robust governance frameworks are in place to mitigate risks.Key highlights: AI Governance and Compliance AI Governance in 2025 EU AI Act and Its Implications Building AI Literacy in Compliance Future of AI and Compliance Resources:Christine Uri on LinkedInAllie K MillerLuiza JarvoskyHard Fork podcastCURI InsightsTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

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 LinkedInSuccessBridge, LLC Tom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

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 LinkedInThe Success CorpsTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

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 LinkedInGrant LawWhite Collar Support GroupTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

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 LinkedInIrina Alexander on LinkedInThe Academy of MotivActionTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

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 LinkedInMoney 9-1-1 PodcastReady for PREtirement on Amazon.comTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

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 InstituteSam SilversteinTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

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 LinkedInFloQastPurchase Shift Happens on Amazon.com.Tom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

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 LinkedInIndiana University-Kelley School of BusinessInstitute for Corporate Governance and EthicsTodd Haugh at Kelley School of BusinessTom FoxInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn