Adventures in Compliance

By: Thomas Fox
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  • Do you love the world's greatest consulting detective? If you do and you practice compliance, this is the podcast for you. In this periodic podcast series, Tom Fox, the Compliance Evangelist and the Voice of Compliance, explores the intersection of Sherlock Holmes and compliance. He uses the Holmes oeuvre to discuss key points of any best practices compliance program, business ethics and corporate culture. So sit back, listen in as the game is afoot.
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Episodes
  • The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes - Compliance Leadership Lessons in 'The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire'

    The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes - Compliance Leadership Lessons in 'The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire'
    Nov 18 2024
    In this new season of Adventures in Compliance, host Tom Fox takes a deep dive into the Sherlock Holmes collection The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. It is final set of twelve Sherlock Holmes short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle first published in the Strand Magazine between October 1921 and April 1927. In this episode, we consider the short story, The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire. In this story, Sherlock Holmes investigates a case involving a master jewel thief and Holmes investigative techniques. This story provides several valuable leadership lessons for the 21st century compliance professional. Tom examines Conan Doyle's short story through the lens of business ethics and corporate compliance. The tale, which initially suggests a supernatural element, is revealed to be a case of jealousy and attempted murder using poison darts. Fox draws several compliance lessons from Holmes' approach: avoiding hasty conclusions, valuing investigation integrity, adopting holistic views, and maintaining clarity in communication. This episode is packed with insights for compliance professionals aiming to navigate complex ethical landscapes. Highlights Include · The Sussex Vampire Story Unfolds · Business Leadership Lessons from the Sussex Vampire · Enhancing Compliance Leadership. Resources The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes FAQ by Dave Thompson For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge by clicking here. Check out the full 3-book series, The Compliance Kids on Amazon.com. For an audio/video version of the Compliance Kids book, Speaking Up is AWESOME, contact Tom Fox. Connect with Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    16 mins
  • The CaseBook of Sherlock Holmes - Leadership Lessons from The Illustrious Client

    The CaseBook of Sherlock Holmes - Leadership Lessons from The Illustrious Client
    Nov 13 2024
    In this new season of Adventures in Compliance, host Tom Fox takes a deep dive into the Sherlock Holmes collection The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. It is the final set of twelve Sherlock Holmes short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in the Strand Magazine between October 1921 and April 1927. In this episode, we consider the story, The Adventure of the Illustrious Client, and the leadership lessons from the compliance professional that can be found in the story. In this episode, we delve into the Sherlock Holmes story ‘The Illustrious Client,’ where Holmes and Watson aid Sir James Damery in rescuing General de Merville’s daughter, Violet, from the clutches of the dangerous Baron Gruner. The story unfolds with Holmes’s meticulous strategy to expose the Baron’s true nature, culminating in dramatic action and revealing leadership lessons for compliance professionals. Key leadership lessons include persistence in pursuing justice, strategic collaboration, deep contextual knowledge, risk mitigation, integrity and courage, adaptable tactics, and leveraging transparency to combat deception. These insights showcase how ethical behavior and accountability can be fostered in an organization. Highlights include: Holmes’ Strategy and Allies Leadership Lessons from Holmes Strategic Collaboration Risk Awareness and Mitigation Leveraging Transparency Resources: The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes FAQ by Dave Thompson For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge, click here. Check out the full 3-book series, The Compliance Kids, on Amazon.com. For an audio/video version of the Compliance Kids book, Speaking Up is AWESOME, contact Tom Fox. Connect with Tom Fox: Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes - Unveiling Compliance Lessons in The Problem of Thor Bridge

    The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes - Unveiling Compliance Lessons in The Problem of Thor Bridge
    Nov 4 2024
    In this new season of Adventures in Compliance, host Tom Fox takes a deep dive into the Sherlock Holmes collection The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. It is the final set of twelve Sherlock Holmes short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in the Strand Magazine between October 1921 and April 1927. In this episode, we consider the story The Problem of Thor Bridge. In this story, Sherlock Holmes investigates a case involving a master jewel thief and Holmes’s investigative techniques. This story is valuable for the 21st-century compliance professional by drawing parallels between Holmes’ investigative methodologies and contemporary compliance practices. In this episode of ‘Adventures in Compliance,’ Tom Fox kicks off a new season by delving into the final collection of Sherlock Holmes stories, ‘The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes.’ This episode focuses on the importance of questioning assumptions, meticulous documentation, objectivity in investigations, and the use of data-driven insights. Additionally, Fox emphasizes fostering a culture that encourages employee whistleblowing and continuous improvement in compliance programs. Sponsored by Ethico, the episode also highlights tools and resources for enhancing compliance leadership. Highlights include: The Problem of Thor Bridge Investigative Lessons from Sherlock Holmes Key Principles for Compliance Professionals The Importance of Documentation and Technology Fostering a Speak-Up Culture Proactive Compliance and Continuous Learning Resources: The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes FAQ by Dave Thompson For more information on the Ethico Toolkit for Middle Managers, available at no charge, click here. Check out the full 3-book series, The Compliance Kids, on Amazon.com. For an audio/video version of the Compliance Kids book, Speaking Up is AWESOME, contact Tom Fox. Connect with Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    12 mins

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