Episodes

  • Building a Culture of Accountability for Crisis Management

    Building a Culture of Accountability for Crisis Management
    Sep 4 2025
    In this episode in a 3-part series of podcasts, Tom Fox and Sam Silverstein discuss the how to build a Culture of Accountability for Crisis Management. In this concluding Part 3, Tom and Sam discuss the importance of fostering a culture of accountability, particularly in times of disaster. Using personal experiences of natural disasters, they delve into proactive versus reactive approaches to crisis management. Key takeaways include the necessity of auditing organizational crisis readiness, continuous leadership training, and integrating accountability into day-to-day operations. The episode emphasizes the power of accountability in building trust, resilience, and effective communication within organizations. Practical steps for empowering employees and handling difficult conversations during crises are also covered. Key Highlights · Proactive vs. Reactive Accountability · Steps to Implement Accountability in Crisis Management · The Importance of Culture Audits · Handling Difficult Conversations with Empathy · Empowering Employees Through Accountability Resources Sam Silverstein Sam Silverstein on LinkedIn Sam Silverstein The Culture Audit™
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    24 mins
  • Strategies for Crisis Preparedness and Response

    Strategies for Crisis Preparedness and Response
    Aug 28 2025
    In this next episode in a 3-part series of podcasts, Tom Fox and Sam Silverstein discuss the critical role of accountability in navigating and mitigating business disasters. Tom and Sam engage in a detailed discussion on the importance of accountability in managing business disasters. The conversation explores the importance of pre-crisis preparedness, effective crisis response, and fostering relationships built on trust and accountability. They emphasize practical steps for businesses to mitigate risks, maintain transparency, and support employees during tough times. They emphasize the crucial importance of accurate risk assessment, ethical decision-making, and fostering robust relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Key highlights: Pre-Crisis Preparedness: Practical Steps Crisis Response: Accountability in Action Stabilization Phase: The Importance of Truth Accountability with External Stakeholders Recovery and Rebuild: Lessons Learned Resources: Sam Silverstein Sam Silverstein on LinkedIn Sam Silverstein The Culture Audit™
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    20 mins
  • Building a Culture of Accountability in the Face of Disasters

    Building a Culture of Accountability in the Face of Disasters
    Aug 21 2025
    In this next series of podcasts, Tom Fox and Sam Silverstein discuss the critical role of accountability in navigating and mitigating business disasters. Triggered by the impactful floods near Kerrville, Texas, they explore how strategic frameworks of accountability can be applied during different phases of a crisis—from pre-crisis preparedness through crisis response, stabilization, and recovery. Emphasizing that accountability extends beyond tactical commitments to relational ones, they explore how robust human connections and a culture of accountability can empower businesses and communities to withstand and prosper in the face of disruptions like natural disasters, economic downturns, and geopolitical turmoil. Key highlights: The Role of Accountability in Business Disasters Phases of Crisis Management Pre-Crisis Preparedness Crisis Response and Acting Decisively Stabilization and Restoring Operations Recovery, Growth, and Learning from Crises Resources: Sam Silverstein Sam Silverstein on LinkedIn Sam Silverstein The Culture Audit™
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    22 mins
  • Navigating Business Volatility Through Corporate Culture

    Navigating Business Volatility Through Corporate Culture
    Jun 13 2025
    It is always interesting with the regulators catch up to the business world. That is what has happened around corporate culture. The Department of Justice is now assessing corporate culture for any company under investigation. Yet more than simply complying with this mandate, companies should strive to foster the best culture than can achieve. The reason is deceptively simple-the better the culture the better the company. But many business executives and even compliance professionals do not know how to craft a culture which allows your employees and thereby your organization implement such strategies. How can you unlock the power of a thriving workplace culture? In this episode, host Tom Fox visits Sam Silverstein and Tara Stone to explore the impact of corporate culture on an organization's ability to navigate volatile business environments, specifically using the recent tariff fluctuations as a backdrop. The conversation delves into how preemptively fostering a strong corporate culture can help companies withstand and even thrive during periods of significant change. Key emphasis is placed on the importance of trust, communication, accountability, and maintaining core values. Both Sam and Tara share insights on how leaders can prepare their organizations during stable times to better handle future challenges, drawing from their experiences and frameworks for building high-performance workplace cultures. Key Highlights · Understanding Volatility in Corporate Culture · The Role of Trust in Navigating Volatility · Embracing Change and Overcoming Fear · Accountability and Leadership in Turbulent Times · Building Trust and Core Values Resources Sam Silverstein Sam Silverstein on LinkedIn Sam Silverstein The Culture Audit™ Tara Stone Tara Stone on LinkedIn
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    23 mins
  • Exploring Accountability and Culture in Corporate Leadership

    Exploring Accountability and Culture in Corporate Leadership
    Mar 21 2025
    It is always interesting when the regulators catch up to the business world. That is what has happened around corporate culture. The Department of Justice is now assessing corporate culture for any company under investigation. Yet, more than simply complying with this mandate, companies should strive to foster the best culture that they can achieve. The reason is deceptively simple—the better the culture, the better the company. However, many business executives and even compliance professionals do not know how to craft a culture that allows your employees and your organization to implement such strategies. How can you unlock the power of a thriving workplace culture? In this episode, Tom welcomes Sam Silverstein and introduces Tara Stone, the Director of Client Success at Sam Silverstein, Inc. Tara shares her entrepreneurial journey, from selling golf balls as a child to running multiple businesses, before transitioning into her current role. She discusses the critical importance of listening, asking powerful questions, and continuous self-development in achieving professional and personal growth. Sam highlights the vital role of workplace culture in organizational success and elaborates on the Fractional Chief Culture Officer program aimed at helping businesses build high-performing, sustainable cultures. Tara also emphasizes the value of investing in oneself and the impact of personal development on all aspects of life. The episode provides invaluable insights for corporate compliance officers and other leaders looking to foster accountability and strong relationships within their organizations. Key insights: Tara’s Professional Journey Understanding the Accountability Institute The Importance of Culture in Organizations Investing in Personal Growth Leadership and Development Resources: Tara Stone on LinkedIn Sam Silverstein Sam Silverstein on LinkedIn Sam Silverstein The Culture Audit™ Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    32 mins
  • Preventing and Fixing a Cultural Disconnect

    Preventing and Fixing a Cultural Disconnect
    Mar 13 2025
    It is always interesting when the regulators catch up to the business world. That is what has happened around corporate culture. The DOJ is now assessing corporate culture for any company under investigation. Yet, more than simply complying with this mandate, companies should strive to foster the best culture that they can achieve. The reason is deceptively simple: the better the culture, the better the company. However, many business executives and even compliance professionals do not know how to craft a culture that allows your employees and your organization to implement such strategies. How can you unlock the power of a thriving workplace culture? In this podcast series, Sam Silverstein, the most trusted voice in America on accountability, and Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, look at how companies can elevate their culture to new heights. In this episode, Tom and Sam conclude their 3-part series on the increased importance of compliance after Trump’s Executive Order suspending FCPA enforcement. Part 3 of the crucial aspects of corporate culture and ethics are detailed in the L.R.N. Ethics and Compliance Program Effectiveness Report. We explore why lower-level employees often perceive management as insincere about ethical values, not due to grand crimes like bribery or corruption but because of smaller, more personal issues like unfair treatment and lack of transparency. Sam emphasizes that even minor inconsistencies can erode trust, leading to a lack of safety and increased employee suspicion. They detail practical steps for middle and senior management to enhance their communication and engagement skills, with an overarching message that culture must be diligently maintained to build a high-performance organization. Key insights: Ensuring Fairness and Consistency in the Workplace Strategies for Enhancing Corporate Culture The Importance of Continuous Cultural Improvement Developing Middle Management Communication Skills Engaging Senior Leadership in Cultural Conversations Resources: Sam Silverstein Sam Silverstein on LinkedIn Sam Silverstein The Culture Audit™ Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    21 mins
  • Listening Up to Build a Speak Up Culture

    Listening Up to Build a Speak Up Culture
    Mar 6 2025
    It is always interesting when the regulators catch up to the business world. That is what has happened around corporate culture. The Department of Justice is now assessing corporate culture for any company under investigation. Yet, more than simply complying with this mandate, companies should strive to foster the best culture that they can achieve. The reason is deceptively simple—the better the culture, the better the company. However, many business executives and even compliance professionals do not know how to craft a culture that allows your employees and your organization to implement such strategies. How can you unlock the power of a thriving workplace culture? In this podcast series, Sam Silverstein, the most trusted voice in America on accountability, and Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, look at ways companies can elevate their culture to new heights. In this episode, Tom and Sam continue their three-part series on the increased importance of compliance after Trump’s Executive Order suspending FCPA enforcement. In part 2, we discuss the importance of speaking up and listening up for corporate culture. Key insights: Proactive Listening Strategies for Leaders The Importance of a Listening Strategy The Disconnect in Perception of Company Culture The Impact of Communication on Culture Addressing the Disconnect with Data The Importance of Perspective Seeking Resources: Sam Silverstein Sam Silverstein on LinkedIn Sam Silverstein The Culture Audit™ Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn
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    23 mins
  • The Increased Importance of Corporate Culture During FCPA Suspension

    The Increased Importance of Corporate Culture During FCPA Suspension
    Feb 27 2025
    It is always interesting with the regulators catch up to the business world. That is what has happened around corporate culture. The Department of Justice is now assessing corporate culture for any company under investigation. Yet more than simply complying with this mandate, companies should strive to foster the best culture than can achieve. The reason is deceptively simple-the better the culture the better the company. But many business executives and even compliance professionals do not know how to craft a culture which allows your employees and thereby your organization implement such strategies. How can you unlock the power of a thriving workplace culture? In this podcast series, Sam Silverstein, the most trusted voice in America on accountability and Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance look at the ways companies can elevate their culture to new heights. In this episode, Tom and Sam begin a 3-part series on the increased importance of compliance after Trump’s Executive Order suspending FCPA enforcement. Key Insights · Impact of Trump's FCPA Suspension · Importance of Corporate Culture · Culture Audit and Employee Attraction · Workplace Culture and Innovation · Speak Up vs. Listen Up Culture Resources Sam Silverstein Sam Silverstein on LinkedIn Sam Silverstein The Culture Audit™ Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter
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    24 mins