by Jim Wanserski | Jan 7, 2015 | Best Practices, Business Ethics, Leadership
According to the Press, various pundits, and politicians…“words matter.” Depending upon who is saying them, however, words can either clearly resonate…or conversely…simply ring hollow. The two things which add weight to someone’s words are: that thing called...
by Jim Wanserski | Jun 28, 2013 | Business Ethics, Leadership
I recently got plugged into the Economist magazine, through one of those airline incentive deals where you can use the remainder of your non-majority-brand airline points to get some magazines. If you don’t allow the automatic renewal to your credit card, you can...
by Jim Wanserski | Jun 17, 2013 | Best Practices, Business Ethics, Fraud Prevention, Leadership, Lessons Learned, Uncovering Fraud
One need not look too far to recall historical studies warning us of an increasing likelihood of fraud events in government. Common-sense rationale stipulates that in competitive pursuits, companies doing fraud ultimately get caught: they experience diminished...
by Jim Wanserski | Jun 27, 2012 | Business Ethics, Leadership
I was honored to be the May 2012 commencement speaker at my high school alma mater in central Missouri. I’ve been gone a long time, and preparing some targeted, cogent messages for that bunch of eighteen-year-olds was more of a challenge than anticipated. I edited...
by Jim Wanserski | Feb 29, 2012 | Business Ethics, Leadership, Testifying in Court
A friend, associate and advisor once told me, “Jim, when I appear in front of Federal judges, there is an expectation that I must represent a higher standard than my corporate or private industry peers. That is the expectation of the judge, and I know I must provide...
