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Michael Josephson’s NBC4 Interview: “What 2017 Says About America’s Character” As 2017 came to a close, Michael Josephson sat down with NBC4’s Conan Nolan to discuss what the year 2017 demonstrated about the country’s character. Both segments of Michael’s interview (which was a part of the NBC4’s NewsConference segment) are worth watching — especially as we think about how character …
Stress Is Making You Micromanage, Which Is Making Everything Worse BY CATERINA KOSTOULA Are you a micromanager? You will probably say no. Maybe you self-deprecatingly call yourself a “control freak.” Or just “hands-on.” You just “care too much.” And it’s true: You do feel a certain need for a sense of control over your work. You are responsible, after all–perhaps more responsible …
A gun, a badge, even body armor can’t protect the heart of people who care. Cops have to be brave and tough; they have to run toward the shooter and shield others from danger but don’t think they do not feel deeply harm they can’t prevent. Never take for granted the health and well-being of those who serve and protect. …
When terrible things happen often all that can protect us or ease our pain is the caring of strangers and the commitment and skill of EMTs, ambulance drivers, police and doctors and nurses. We must celebrate and encourage the best that is in us, not demean our potential with easy cynicism. Human nature is complex but it can be grand …
The best of human nature always reveals itself in response to the worst. Compassion, service and a genuine sense of community is the most powerful antidote to the disease of hatred. Our condolences and words of support to those most injured by the Las Vegas tragedy are sadly without power. Only persistent and direct love for all humanity – irrespective …
The Department of Justice developed new parameters for evaluating companies corporate compliance programs. While a corporate compliance program is crucial for a business, its also very important for the government as it is a factor in prosecution.
This grossly under-reported story should alarm top executives of all organizations. Though the sentences were relatively short — two months in jail plus another two under house arrest — the fact that former President Graham Spanier, Athletic Director Tim Curley and Sr. VP for Finance Gary Schultz will actually be imprisoned for failing to properly address allegations that ass’t football …
Sue Reisinger, Corporate Counsel Once again, the federal government has held a chief compliance officer personally liable for failing to stop a company’s misconduct. The CCO worked at Banamex USA in Los Angeles, a banking subsidiary of Citigroup Inc.
Thirteen CEOs major U.S. business and finance corporations (including JPMorgan Chase, Berkshire Hathaway, General Motors, T. Rowe Price and Vanguard) have developed what they call “Commonsense Corporate governance Principles to make corporate governance more responsible. Here are key provisions set out in an open letter signed by all 13 CEOs: 1. Truly independent corporate boards are vital to effective governance, so …
