Podcasts about Good governance

Bonus Crossover Episode from Sound-Up Governance. For more info, visit http://www.groundupgovernance.com   TRANSCRIPT Matt Intro Hi everyone! This is Matt Fullbrook. It's been a LOOOONG time since I posted anything here on the OMG channel, and…actually I don't have any real updates for you. Sorry! I just wanted to let you know that there's some new content on the Sound-Up Governance podcast. I've just launched a short series of episodes based around a cool webinar I did last year with some experts in business design where we explored the connection between design thinking and good governance. Here's the first instalment. If you like what you hear, be sure to follow along at groundupgovernance.com    Matt Voiceover Welcome back to Sound-Up Governance. My name is Matt Fullbrook, and today we have the first in a short series of episodes that come from a webinar that I co hosted a few months back with my old friend Michael Hartmann, who's the Principal of the Directors College at McMaster University. He invited a couple of his friends to join us. Karel Vredenburg, who was the global VP of UX Research at IBM, and Tara Safaie, who's the executive Director of Health and Organizational Innovation at the design firm, IDEO. I've become increasingly convinced over the past few years that good governance is a design challenge. If you're familiar with my framing of good governance as intentionally cultivating effective conditions for making decisions and also familiar with design thinking, then you already know what I'm talking about. I honestly had no idea at first that I was talking like a design guy, but now I'm all the way bought in. Tara, Karel and Michael further reinforced this perspective in our discussion. But we'll get to that a bit later. Let's start first with some definitions. The first voice you'll hear is Michael, followed by Karel. Michael Hartmann I remember going out trying to introduce companies to this thing called design, and a lot of eyes would be like, blank, saying, what is this? 25 years later, 24 years later, it's ubiquitous. Design is everywhere. But as my colleagues will say, it's everywhere. Not done well. More often than not, we brought it into Directors College and for a couple of reasons. And we're going to explore those reasons. One, if you think about the core roles, responsibilities of board, CEO, selection, talent. Well, of course, strategy is a critical one. You know, setting the lanes for management, sometimes moving the lanes with management as well. But design is a really interesting way to think about strategy development and execution. I wanted Karel to maybe introduce some of the design. What do we mean by design? And for my colleagues around the table here, how can boards leverage design principles for better strategy? So that's a starting point, Karel, and maybe a question over to you. Karel Vredenberg Yeah, let's let me start. And some of the people that are listening, I'm sure have heard this story. If you were in my. In my session. But I love to share that I talked about design thinking at a university was an interdisciplinary lecture. The Dean of the business school said as a question later, said, we're all learning design thinking now. This is really, really good. Do we still need designers? I said, yeah, there's a difference between design and design thinking. And so the notion of design, that intentional process to research, ideate, and then actually create and then iterate on things that you're creating, whether it's websites, apps, products or services. That's sort of design and design thinking is really the, as it states the thinking, the, the way to actually take a perspective on a particular problem, to solve a problem in a, in a more intentional empathic, looking at all stakeholders and alike, more holistic sort of approach. And so that's how I see them being different. And the way that I've used design thinking in companies, both for typically the C suite I've worked with and, and then with boards, is really to open the aperture in ways that they've never thought before. There were a couple of instances where after I spent like a day and a half with, with them, they came up with a set of directions strategically where they realized that there were things that they came up with through this way of thinking that they realized there were certain things that were on their five year plan that were absolutely things they shouldn't be doing. And there were other things that were really simple to do but they'd never thought of them because they'd never used this design lens that now became their number one priority. So I think it's an incredibly powerful tool to be able to set strategy for an organization. Matt Voiceover Before getting to Tara's perspective, you'll hear her and eventually Karel refer to Agile. Now I'm no expert in Agile, so please forgive me if any of you listeners are experts and I'm messing something up. In short, it's a set of frameworks and practices originally designed for project management in software development that are rooted in certain priorities and principles. For example, it's more important to prototype, iterate and respond to change than it is to adhere dogmatically to a preset plan. Anyway, here's Tara's perspective on what human-centered design means for organizations. Tara Safaie Many of these approaches are a combination of pedagogy and methods and you know, certain steps that you're supposed to take. But they also introduce mindsets or ways of looking at and thinking about problems or context in a way that is different from how many organizations traditionally look at problems. So I think what's useful about design as a methodology, and you alluded to it, Karel, is that it often forces many organizations to think about their problems in a more human-centered way because you have to find a case for a desirable solution before you go on to actually making that solution a reality using more agile methods. Agile and design both have as part of their methodology iterative processes. So where you start in lower fidelity and progressively build your fidelity and an investment and things like that as you learn and as you fail and things like that. And so I think it's worth noting that while the methods themselves often yield great results and they are worth in many cases implementing in the right corners of an organization to yield the outcomes and the products that they can yield. And it's also worth noting where those mindsets that they're bringing to the table are most impactful so the two can be treated in conjunction with one another. And then to make them a more sustainable part of an organization's being, to make them really course through the bloodstream of an organization that requires much more kind of long tail change and a different type of approach integrating it into organizations where they're, where it's not present at the moment. Karel Vredenberg Hey, Tara, I want to just add one other thought to that and that is that of course, yeah, I always imagine it as if you think that you have this big canvas of what the solution was going to end up being. If you just do Agile, you'll start so say on the top right of that campus that solutions space. Right. And yes, you'll be able to iterate, but you're going to be roughly still in that top right quadrant of the canvas. Design thinking right at the front of it may well tell you that you really need to be in the bottom left to really serve the market. And that's whether products or services or work of a board where you want to think more deeply about what's the bigger picture view of where this company should go. Matt Voiceover So you'll already see an important intersection here with my framing of corporate governance as people making decisions in corporations, I the first and most important step in effective decision making is a clear definition of the problem we're trying to solve. As Tara and Karel are defining it, that's where design starts too. Okay, so let's start moving into some useful insights for boards. I mean the design world has in my opinion generally done a pretty poor job at helping boards to do their jobs well. With this in mind, Michael prompted our guests with a reminder that boards tend to be, well, risk avoidant. So how do we embrace design when that's our starting point? Michael Hartmann Board directors, when we query about innovation, one of the common feedbacks we get is we wish we could be more open to risk as opposed to de risking embracing innovation design. I also see that it's a really interesting way to kind of, you know, stress test and build a capacity for risk taking. And I don't know Tara, if you've got some thoughts on that. Tara Safaie Yeah, absolutely. A couple of anecdotes. One is that I think organizations that have really adopted design in a powerful way in their organization, have adopted the mindset that ideas are disposable. Matt Voiceover I just want to interject here. Imagine a world where we approached governance ideas as disposable instead of embracing them as orthodoxy. OMG, it's like a dream come true. Sorry Tara, you were saying... Tara Safaie They have right sized the investment that they put into an idea to the maturity of that idea. So what I see many organizations do, particularly my, my clients in the healthcare space, is that they are very quick to jump on the first couple of ideas that they come up with because they are so deeply expert in the area that they're working in. Like many of them have spent decades learning to be the professional that they are. That expertise gets translated into these ideas that when, when thrown into the thunderdome of the real world or of a patient's world, let's say, just don't survive the key shift that occurs with organizations that are able to adopt design mindsets, you know, kind of deeply in their organization and adopt the level of risk that it requires. Have learned how to test their ideas in low fidelity ways. And so where they are able to identify the most core assumptions that they're holding, maybe because their expertise has kind of put blinders on them, or they only work with a particular type of customer and they want to expand to a new type, they don't know that customer as well, whatever it might be, that they're a western organization designing for a non western customer base or a global south customer base, whatever it might be. And so they're able to understand what the most deeply held assumptions in their solutions are and then design tests to test those assumptions in low fidelity ways. You can't build certainty in any of the paths that you're taking, but you can build confidence. So your goal in any type of design exercise, and again, organizations that have internalized this, know this deeply, your goal is not to be certain. Your goal is to gain confidence. And so organizations that are testing their ideas in low fidelity ways are testing whether their assumptions hold. And as they build confidence, then build the confidence to slowly invest more and more as the stakes get, you know, the stakes get higher. They've invested more in the, in the back as well. And that allows them some of the agility, as we were talking about before, to then respond to a change in market context or a change in the competitive landscape or something else that might shift where those assumptions were tested initially. The risk profile that most organizations have does not necessarily preclude them from having low fidelity and therefore small investment, high risk things on the side. What they are not seasoned in doing is then transversing the space between that low fidelity and very low investment idea to the full fledged one. That's really going to require a lot of money. Karel Vredenberg Yeah, I would just add, I want to amplify something you said too, like the low fidelity idea. That's really a prototype, right. And what is a prototype precisely? It's, it's really a low risk way of exploring something. So people talk about, oh, you really should be increasing your, your, your failure rate. You learn from failure. And everybody, you know Silicon Valley loves to say that, right? Yeah, they love to say it because 90% of them fail. But in fact, if they did the kind of things that Tara and I are talking about here, doing just a small prototype, it might be a new way of working as a, as a board, let's say. And you want to just try that out? Well, you can just try it out in your meetings. That's a prototype. And then after, let's say you do, you know, sort of an off site or whatever, let's, let's see what that was like, get some feedback on it and the like as well. So it's this whole mindset of, of doing small prototypes that can fail. But you're not failing big, you're testing first, seeing if something's going to work. And then if it's going to work, then you can scale it up and do it across a whole organizational like as well. It's a fantastic, phenomenal way to de risk by taking risks. Matt Voiceover That's a wrap on the first episode in this series. Let me just say that this prototyping approach really works in boardrooms. I like to think of it as crafting a 1% intervention rather than a revolution. An intervention designed intentionally and specifically to increase the probability that we'll get a, a better result in some small part of our work together. Maybe it's a change to reporting or a shift in our agendas, or a new conversation prompt after a presentation or a different lunch caterer. Whatever it is, the consequence of failure is essentially zero and the potential for learning is high. Stay tuned for the next episode in the series coming up soon. And drop me a note to let me know what you thought of this episode. If you liked it, please consider spreading the word. Oh, and as usual, I've provided some notes on today's music on the episode post at groundupgovernance.com Catch you next time.

Attorney Laura Powell of Californians for Good Governance joins the show to discuss the civil unrest in Los Angeles following federal immigration raids.

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

 Good Governance ist ein Instrument, um in einem Unternehmen interne und externe Rechenschaftspflichten sicherzustellen und damit eine gute und anständige Geschäftsführung zu ermöglichen. Im Fall der Privatbank Reyl, in welcher u.a. Alt-Bundesrätin Ruth Metzler bis letztes Jahr dafür zuständig war, scheint dieses Pflichtendossier nicht so genau genommen worden zu sein.Erst kürzlich kam aus, dass die Finma, die Schweizer Finanzmarkt-aufsichtsbehörde, die Privatbank seit Jahren auf dem Radar hat. Die Bank Reyl soll Gelder aus dem Umfeld von Autokraten und Kriminellen verwaltet haben. Und es mit der Abwehr von Geldwäscherei nicht ganz so ernst genommen haben, heisst es in Untersuchungen der Finma.Was war dabei die Rolle von Ruth Metzler? Und warum ist es schwierig, über solche Fälle aus der Bankenwelt zu berichten? Diese Fragen beantworten Christian Brönnimann und Oliver Zihlmann vom Recherchedesk von Tamedia in einer neuen Folge des täglichen Podcasts «Apropos».Host: Philipp LoserProduzent: Tobias HolzerArtikel zum Thema: Banken­skandal holt Alt-Bundesrätin Ruth Metzler ein Unser Tagi-Spezialangebot für Podcast-Hörer:innen: tagiabo.chHabt ihr Feedback, Ideen oder Kritik zu «Apropos»? Schreibt uns an podcasts@tamedia.ch

This week, Audrey interviews Susan Madsen, the founder of "A Bolder Way Forward," an initiative bringing stakeholders together to improve life for Utah women and girls.  Read "Rise and Run: Latter-day Saint Women and Good Governance" here.  Learn more about A Bolder Way Forward here.  Learn more about Project Elect here. 

Independent investigative journalism, broadcasting, trouble-making and muckraking with Brad Friedman of BradBlog.com

Originally Aired: September 23, 2024In this episode, we welcome John Koskinen, Former Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of transparency and accountability, as well as how relationship-building can lead to more effective problem-solving.Support the Podcast Today at:donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_

In a stirring keynote at the seventh BizNews Conference (BNC#7), uMngeni Executive Mayor Chris Pappas passionately defends the Democratic Alliance's legacy while confronting South Africa's stark realities—poverty, inequality, and failing governance. Blending optimism with realism, he highlights KwaZulu-Natal's untapped potential, showcases tangible progress in his municipality, and calls for bold action to rewrite the nation's future through accountability, competence, and collective resolve. In a dynamic Q&A with Alec Hogg after his keynote, Pappas delved into the gritty realities of local governance, reflecting on the murder of his colleague Nhlalayenza Ndlovu and the stalled justice process, while defending the Democratic Alliance's impact. He shares his choice to prioritize tangible change at the municipal level over provincial politics, highlights growing voter support, and addresses challenges like property prices, red tape, and personal safety with a blend of pragmatism and humour, underscoring his commitment to public service.

A Georgia legislator hailing from a county of less than 15,000 people thinks it's a perfectly fine idea to limit early voting to one day and one centralized location per county. Voting rights advocates and Democrats, notably potential gubernatorial candidate Jason Esteves, made a lot of noise in opposition - and dozens more spoke out this afternoon at a Senate subcommittee hearing on the bill targeting voter turnout via early voting. Joining me today to discuss this bill and a host of other voting-related issues is Marilyn Marks, executive director with the Coalition for Good Governance. ------While we wait on whatever the next jaw-dropping Trump/MAGA bombshell to take "Signal-gate" off our radars, Ronny Chieng and The Daily Show staff poked some holes through the three-pronged response: "it was a mistake," but "it was an awesome mistake" and "the journalist who revealed the mistake is a 'doo-doo head.'"

Dan Corder’s The Big One is a daily podcast showcasing influential South Africans and their defining moments. Professor Thuli Madonsela is a leading legal scholar and social justice advocate. As Director of the Centre for Social Justice at Stellenbosch University, former Public Protector, and Law Reform Commissioner, she has been pivotal in shaping South Africa’s democracy. A key architect of the Constitution, she co-authored landmark laws like the Equality Act, Employment Equity Act, and Promotion of Administrative Justice Act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapters00:00 Introduction to Pastor CR Wiley02:01 The Journey into Economic Development05:57 Relief vs. Development: Understanding the Difference10:03 Incentive Misalignment in Development11:58 Success Stories and Economic Development16:03 The Nordic Model: Misconceptions and Realities19:57 Poverty Pimping: The Dark Side of Good Intentions24:56 The Role of Foundations and Funding Dynamics30:04 The Importance of Healthy Households33:54 Cultural and Political Influences on Development38:05 The Messianic View of Government and Poverty42:06 The Role of Self-Funding in Ministry45:09 Empowering Communities Through Church Leadership48:52 The Impact of Male Leadership in Families52:05 Critique of Economic Development Perspectives57:11 Understanding Wealth Creation and Economic Literacy01:01:28 The Importance of Good Governance in Economic Growth01:07:39 Building Healthy Communities Through Church InitiativesTakeaways- Pastor CR Wiley has a diverse background in ministry, philosophy, and real estate.- His experiences in urban ministry shaped his views on economic development.- There is a significant difference between relief and development efforts.- Incentives in the development sector are often misaligned, leading to counterproductive outcomes.- Success in development is rarely measured by actual improvement in communities.- Cultural factors play a crucial role in the success of economic development initiatives.- The Nordic model is often misunderstood and has its own complexities.- Poverty pimping highlights the exploitation of good intentions for personal gain.- Healthy households are essential for community development and success.- Government interventions often create dependencies rather than solutions. Self-funding in ministry allows for greater independence and authenticity.- Churches should focus on empowering their communities rather than relying on external funding.- Strong male leadership is crucial for family and community stability.- Critiques of economic development often overlook the importance of wealth creation.- Understanding economic principles is essential for effective community development.- Good governance is a key factor in economic success.- Healthy communities are built on strong families and churches.- Church initiatives can significantly contribute to local economies.- The ideological capture of evangelicalism can hinder effective ministry.- Success stories in economic development should be studied to replicate positive outcomes.   

In this episode, director and partner Ewan Hall at Baxendale Employee Ownership explains what good governance looks like in an employee-owned business.

CannCon and Ashe in America are joined by special guest Marilyn Marks of the Coalition for Good Governance for a fiery debate on voting machines, hand counts, and election security. The discussion dives deep into Trump's push for paper ballots, the reality of electronic tabulators, and the ongoing battle over public trust in elections. Marilyn makes the case for hand-marked ballots counted by machines, but with rigorous oversight and audits to catch fraud. Ashe and CannCon push back, arguing that centralized, machine-based elections will never regain public trust and that decentralization and precinct-level hand counts are the only real solution. From Georgia's Curling v. Raffensperger case to Colorado's election centralization nightmare, this episode exposes how officials manipulate "oversight" to protect the system, not the voters. They also discuss risk-limiting audits, election vulnerabilities, and why trusting the "code" is a non-starter for true election integrity. If you care about accurate elections, restoring public trust, and breaking through the gaslighting, this episode is a must-watch.

In this episode, Jeff Frazier discusses the complex issues facing Haiti, emphasizing the importance of understanding the existing puzzle pieces of governance, rule of law, and economic development. He highlights the critical role of humanitarian aid and the need for self-reliance initiatives to create sustainable growth. The conversation also touches on the interplay between these elements and the challenges posed by corruption and governance failures. Jeff concludes by outlining future discussions on the Trump effect and ethical obligations towards Haiti. Takeaways The world is moving too fast for traditional approaches. Good governance is essential but not sufficient for progress. Haiti currently has zero elected officials, indicating a governance crisis. Tax collection is crucial for providing basic societal services. Corruption is a pervasive issue in all developing nations. Rule of law is necessary for entrepreneurship and investment. Economic development must be prioritized over security concerns. Humanitarian aid must be paired with self-reliance initiatives. The disparity between Haiti's economy and population growth creates scarcity. Understanding the missing piece is vital for sustainable development. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Puzzle of Haiti 00:40 Understanding the Work Streams 02:49 The Importance of Good Governance 06:31 Rule of Law and Its Challenges 09:45 Economic Development and Its Dependencies 12:27 The Missing Piece: Self-Reliance Initiatives 17:44 Looking Ahead: The Future of Haiti 22:42 Season Three mpeg.mp4

John Maytham engages Professor Alex van den Heever, Chair in Social Security Systems Administration and Management Studies at the Wits School of Governance, in a critical discussion about the feasibility of the NHI in light of recent developments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show, Marilyn Marks - executive director of the Coalition for Good Governance - joined me for a wall-to-wall conversation on election integrity in the state of Georgia. First, on the day President Carter left Georgia to be eulogized in the nation's capitol, Marilyn shared a story from Carter's political launch when he overcame a party "boss" ballot-stuffing on behalf of Carter's state senate opponent. Pretty funny (now) story, actually. She also deftly pointed out Carter's pro-consumer (and business!) deregulation of the freight and airline industries. As Republicans start rubbing hands together to ⁠plot more changes to our system⁠, the meat & potatoes of our discussion, however, centered on the state of the state of Georgia's election system. Marks believes Georgia is the worst of all states when it comes to election integrity and even argues we, the voter, lack the privacy when we vote that the US Constitution guarantees us. That's not a new complaint, either, as evidenced by this story from WXIA-TV (11 Alive) in 2020. She believes Republicans have some things right on their pecking order and that Democrats would be wrong to oppose some action items.

What does good governance look like in a world facing unprecedented challenges, from a global pandemic to the ever-growing threat of climate change? Join us as we delve into the mind of Phil Armstrong, a renowned expert on corporate governance, who has worked across 85 countries and consulted for governments, regulators, and the World Bank. From Phil's remarkable career to his experiences with diverse cultures, we explore how governance has changed over time—and will continue to change in the future. This episode is packed with wisdom for leaders navigating today's challenges. Don't miss our conversation on how boards can adapt, diversify, and stay aligned with strategic goals to thrive in a rapidly changing world.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://anne-pratt.com

This week Liz David-Barrett is joined by expert researchers Monika Bauhr and Marcia Grimes from the Quality of Government Institute, where they conduct and promote research on the causes, consequences and nature of Good Governance. This episode addresses the multifaceted nature of corruption and the challenges of promoting accountability in democratic systems. Monika and Marcia cover a range of topics, including the implications of transparency as an accountability mechanism, the role of elites in maintaining the status quo, and the relationship between women's representation and corruption reduction. The discussion acknowledges the challenges in measuring corruption, while highlighting innovative methodological approaches that challenge simplistic assumptions, to better understand the dynamics between democracy and corruption. Learn more about the Quality of Government Institute here: https://www.gu.se/en/quality-government And find some of Monika and Marcia's related publications here: Bauhr, M., & Grimes, M. (2014). Indignation or Resignation: The Implications of Transparency for Societal Accountability. Governance, 27(2), 291–320. https://doi.org/10.1111/gove.12033 Bauhr, Monika and Marcia Grimes. 2021. “Democracy and Quality of Government” in Bauhr, Monika, Andreas Bågenholm, Marcia Grimes and Bo Rothstein (eds). The Oxford Handbook of Quality of Government. Oxford: Oxford University Press. https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/33431 Bauhr, M., & Charron, N. (2018). Insider or Outsider? Grand Corruption and Electoral Accountability. Comparative Political Studies, 51(4), 415–446. https://doi.org/10.1177/001041401771025 Bauhr, M., Charron, N., & Wängnerud, L. (2024a). What candidate will fight corruption? Gender and anti-corruption stereotypes across European countries. European Political Science Review, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1755773924000134 Bauhr, M., Charron, N., & Wängnerud, L. (2024b). Will Women's Representation Reduce Bribery? Trends in Corruption and Public Service Delivery Across European Regions. Political Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11109-024-09925-x % year impact factor Cornell, A., & Grimes, M. (2023). Brokering Bureaucrats: How Bureaucrats and Civil Society Facilitate Clientelism Where Parties are Weak. Comparative Political Studies, 56(6), 788-823. https://doi.org/10.1177/00104140221115171 Larsson, F., & Grimes, M. (2023). Societal Accountability and Grand Corruption: How Institutions Shape Citizens' Efforts to Shape Institutions. Political Studies, 71(4), 1321-1346. https://doi.org/10.1177/00323217211067134

Angela Merkel hat Deutschland 16 Jahre lang regiert – eine Ära, die geprägt war von Stabilität, Krisenmanagement und der Kunst des Kompromisses. Doch nach ihrem Rückzug zeigt sich: Ihr politisches Erbe ist umstritten. Wie konnte Merkel einerseits Good Governance verkörpern, während die Ergebnisse in zentralen Bereichen – von der Energiepolitik bis zur Bundeswehr – desaströs ausfielen? Wie konnte all das zugleich passieren? Mit dem ZEIT-Journalist und Autor Bernd Ulrich spricht Anne Will über die widersprüchliche Bilanz der Merkel-Jahre und die große Frage: Wer füllt die Lücke(n), die sie hinterlassen hat? Ist der gescheiterte Noch-Kanzler Olaf Scholz der richtige Mann für diese Aufgabe? Und was ist mit Friedrich Merz? Kann er die CDU erneuern und die Versäumnisse seiner Vorgängerin aufholen? Wir werfen auch einen Blick auf die Ampel: Wo konnte sie ihrem Anspruch, einen Aufbruch nach der Merkel-Ära zu schaffen, gerecht werden? Wo hat sie versagt? Und lassen die aktuellen Spitzenköpfe in Deutschland nicht an Fairness und Redlichkeit vermissen, die wir aus der Ära Merkel gewohnt waren? Hat die Zukunft nach Merkel schon begonnen – oder verharren wir im „Weiter-so”? Der Redaktionsschluss für diese Folge war Dienstag, 03. Dezember 2024, um 17:00 Uhr.

‘What do we want the UK to look like in 10 years, 20 years, 50 years in terms of culture?' – Victoria Siddall The first episode of the 2024 Frieze Masters Podcast brings together Sir Chris Bryant MP, artist Jeremy Deller and new director of the National Portrait Gallery Victoria Siddall to talk about ‘Good Governance'. How can everyone in the UK access art? And what role should government play in the country's creative education? Chris Bryant is the recently appointed as Minister of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport; Jeremy Deller is a Turner Prize-winning artist whose collaborative practice focuses on communities and Britain's heritage; and Victoria Siddall is the new director of the National Portrait Gallery in London. About Frieze Masters Podcast The Frieze Masters Podcast in collaboration with dunhill is back for 2024, bringing you the annual Frieze Masters Talks programme recorded during this year's fair. The series of seven discussions was curated by Sheena Wagstaff and Shanay Jhaveri, with the title ‘The Creative Mind', and features 21 intergenerational and international speakers exploring how the art of the past can help make sense of the present. The series includes topics ‘The State We're In', ‘The Faces of Community' and ‘The Power of Painting', with speakers ranging from artists – Nairy Baghramian, Jeremy Deller, Nathalie Du Pasquier, Shirazeh Houshiary, Mark Leckey, Glenn Ligon, Ming Smith – to curators such as Gabriele Finaldi, Glenn Lowry and Victoria Siddall, plus writers, thinkers, architects and politicians. About Frieze Frieze is the world's leading platform for modern and contemporary art, dedicated to artists, galleries, collectors and art lovers alike. Frieze comprises three magazines –

In my last episode before a brand new (very special) season kicks off, I literally sit down and riff with my Governance Geek friend Matt Fullbrook to chat about good people and good governance. This short episode was totally unplanned. We were working in his Brisbane AirBnB during our recent "Experimental Mindsets Tour" of Australia in October 2024. More on that next year. For now...judge for yourself whether people make a difference. Enjoy! Links Join Future Directors for FREE Follow and Connect with Paul (LinkedIn) Matt's OMG Podcast

Welcome to episode 175 of Sports Management Podcast. Niall Couper is the CEO of Fair Game. Fair Game is a fast-growing band of clubs campaigning to improve football governance. We spoke about: Fair Game and its partners Good governance in football If Niall considers himself an activist His three books Inventing the term “Sports Washing” How clubs got affected by the pandemic Football clubs facing extinction His unhealthy love for 90s indie music. And much more! Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com

It appears the Economic Community of West African States parliamentary delegation to resolve the impasse in the Liberian House of Representative was unsuccessful. The delegation said over the weekend that the parties were not able to arrive at a favorable conclusion. But it promised to remain fully engaged with the parties. A group of lawmakers claiming to be the majority in the House have accused Speaker J. Fonati Koffa of conflict of interest and want him removed. The Speaker has refused to step down. Representative Foday Edward Fahnbulleh, chair of the Good Governance and Reform Committee and a member of the majority calling for Speaker Koffa's removal, tells James Butty, ECOWAS delegation understood the majority's position.

In this episode, we explore the key principles and practices that together make up the foundations of good clinical governance. We are joined by Josie Winter, Clinical Programme Director at Advanced Clinical Solutions, to discuss the key pillars of clinical governance – described by Josie as “the backbone to any high reliability health care organisation”. These are the fundamentals that apply to every health and care setting, including evidence-based care, effective risk management, and workforce development. Josie emphasises proactive approaches and continuous improvement for maintaining high-quality healthcare across diverse settings.   Resources: Altea Insurance https://www.alteainsurance.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/altea-insurance/   *Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is not intended to represent a complete analysis of the topics presented and is provided for information purposes only. The views expressed are personal to Josie Winter and Will Marshall and do not necessarily represent the views of Advanced Clinical Solutions Ltd or Altea insurance Ltd. The content of this podcast is not intended as legal or specific risk or insurance advice and no responsibility can be accepted for any reliance placed upon it. Independent legal, risk or insurance advice should always be obtained before applying any information to particular circumstances.

In Liberia, it was business as usual, at least so it seemed, in the divided national legislature. A group of lawmakers claiming to be the majority in the House of Representatives held a hearing Tuesday about allegations of bribery connected to Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. The Speaker is being forced out of his job by the so-called majority bloc for alleged corruption. He has refused to step down. This, as a delegation from the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States is in Liberia on a mediation mission. The incident has caused President Joseph Boakai to postpone the submission of the draft national budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Representative Foday Edward Fahnbulleh, member of the Good Governance and Reform Committee and a member of the group calling for Speaker Koffa's removal, tells VOA's James Butty, Speaker Koffa is conflicted

Listen to Christian Esguerra's interview with Rep. Joel Chua, chair of the House Committee on Good Governance.

A delegation from the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is due in Liberia Monday on a mediation mission. This comes as one group in the Liberian House of Representatives, which claims to have the majority, is demanding the removal of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. Speaker Koffa has refused to step down. Representative Foday Edward Fahnbulleh, a member of the Good Governance and Reform Committee and a member of the group calling for Speaker Koffa's removal, tells VOA's James Butty, Speaker Koffa is conflicted.

Today, Georgia's early voting window opened (more than 200,000 folks participated, shattering a previous record) while the state's election board got smote by a superior court judge. The Coalition for Good Governance seeks compromise, but fat chance that happening at this late hour. As if that wasn't enough to pore over, John Oliver's most recent episode of 'Last Week Tonight" had "Georgia on his mind" throughout. He, too, doused on the election board antics, plus immense voter challenges from just six ne-er do wells, the de-registration portal, the false premise that non-residents are voting oh and of course, the "Waffle House index."

Tina Peters is going to prison for trying to have a hand in overturning election results. Tuesday afternoon, two organizations - Free Speech for People and the Coalition for Good Governance - held a virtual press briefing where they and experts like Georgia Tech's Dr. Rich DeMillo and Cal-Berkley's Dr. Richard Stark made the irrefutable case that there was (and still is!) a multi-state plot to overturn the 2020 election for Donald Trump - and with stolen voting system software, may succeed in doing so in a month. Susan Greenhalgh was on the panel and she joined me to tie up any loose ends from that briefing, which I also have audio from for you.

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Michael Hershman is the CEO of Soloviev Group, a privately held, multi-billion-dollar enterprise with investments spanning real estate, agribusiness, logistics, and renewable energy. He is also president and CEO of Fairfax Group, a top choice for governments, corporations, and international institutions that need complex problem-solving for governance and compliance challenges. The Soloviev Group owns the largest undeveloped tract of land in Manhattan, located just three blocks south of the United Nations. Known as Freedom Plaza, this green space will soon host the Museum of Freedom and Democracy, the cornerstone of a dynamic, mixed-use development that will also feature New York City's first casino. In addition to his business acumen, Hershman is widely recognized as a global authority on governance and transparency. He has been named one of the “100 Most Ethical Global Leaders in Business.” This week, Hershman delivers a master class in civics, highlighting the principles of good governance and their role in fostering a robust economy—one that supports small business owners and entrepreneurs alike. ​Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Michael Hershman, Soloviev GroupPosted: September 9, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 45:42 Episode: 13.13 POPULAR EPISODES: Unveiling the Untold Story of Bernie Madoff, History's Greatest Fraudster Author and Award-winning Journalist Wendy Bounds on Reinventing Yourself at Any Age Why Be ‘Skilled' or Even an ‘Expert' When You Can Be ‘Brilliant?'

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Update from the EA Good Governance Project, published by Stephen Robcraft on September 2, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. TL;DR We are interested in supporting and promoting good governance of EA organisations. Currently, we host a directory of candidates looking for board positions at high-impact nonprofits Measuring the impact of this work is hard (and we could do better) but we've got good reason to believe this is worth maintaining and expanding on If you haven't signed up for the directory, then you should! If you're thinking about how you can improve the governance of your organisation and/or looking for board members then we would love to speak with you About us The Good Governance Project launched in October 2022, with an objective of helping EA organisations create strong boards and governance processes. The project's initial focus was on setting up and maintaining a directory of candidates interested in governance roles within EA organisations, and connecting EA organisations to these candidates. We first provided an update in February 2023 and are now following up on this, to share some information about our work and impact so far, as well as our plans going forwards. Until this month, the project had been delivered by a volunteer team of Grayden Reece-Smith and Moritz Hagemann. From August 2024, the project is being led by Stephen Robcraft, who will spend ~1 day per week expanding on the project's core work (helping EA orgs to find and appoint trustees) and exploring other activities supporting good governance. Our work so far The Candidate Directory has been relatively unchanged since it launched almost two years ago. However, we have implemented a couple of recent updates that might interest new and existing users: 1. Candidates can now log in (via a unique link) and update their profile at any time (no more outdated profiles!) 2. Candidates who have taken The 10% Pledge will see a next to their profile! We will continue to update the Directory to make it more useful for candidates and organisations, so if you'd like to offer feedback / suggest a change, please get in touch or leave a comment below. If you're interested in trusteeship and haven't yet signed up please do so! We get regular requests from highly impactful organisations and would encourage anyone in the EA community to consider setting up a profile. Measuring impact While recognising that this is difficult, we are clear that there is more work to do here. In future posts, we hope to communicate a Theory of Change for good governance; articulate how hiring contributes to this; and describe how we will measure the impact of our work. For now, we can share the following: People are signing up - there are 159 candidates with profiles listed Profiles are (increasingly) up-to-date - 31% have been created or updated since the beginning of July Organisations are interested in this work - 28 have been in touch to request candidate details so far Candidates are in demand - 76% of all candidates have had their details requested, rising to 82% for those candidates who created their profile 3 or more months ago Candidates are being placed - to our knowledge, at least 3 organisations have appointed Trustees identified via the Candidate Directory Beyond the Candidate Directory In addition to setting up and maintaining the Candidate Directory, we have shared resources on good governance, supported some organisations to run board assessment processes, and others to conduct hiring rounds for new trustees. We are keen to explore further work in each of these areas and will share more information on how we intend to do this in subsequent posts. For the moment, if you're thinking about how your organisation might improve its governance, or are interested in talking about governance in general, then please...

It takes a big person to stop, collaborate and listen (sorry; had to) and thanks to frequent show guest Marilyn Marks, executive director at the Coalition for Good Governance, that's not all I've done when it comes to the Georgia Elections Board's antics of late; it's made me come to realize the "MAGA 3" are actually trying enact some policies and procedures to make election tabulating/canvassing more transparent and accurate. Now look; I'm not saying their motives aren't to aid Donald Trump's 2024 goals (likely so) or that they're not trying to placate his ego by re-litigating 2020 in Fulton County (they are), but what if all this leads to Georgia and it's 159 counties getting their Election Day/night processes cleaned up, aren't we all better for it? Marilyn provides a great example - Coffee County (yeah, that one) mishandled its May 2024 elections tabulating and - even with a MAGA majority, the Coalition for Good Governance got their elections board to see the errors in their system. Why are Democrats and progressive groups defending the state's awful system just six years after berating it in the aftermath of Stacy Abrams' defeat? Hard to explain, but I've a theory I shared with Marilyn. Why is Brad Raffensperger derelict in his duties as Secretary of State (and as a non-voting elections board member until July)? Marilyn spells that out, too.

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This Monday Lisa Dettmer  we will look at the security of our election system with our guests Emily Levy and Marilyn Marks who are working to make our election system more transparent and secure.  While happily the polls show support for Harris as  stronger than Biden's were and gaining on Trump  in swing  states there are still ways the Republicans are  working hard to manipulate  this election.  MSNBC has recognized that the Republican's are planning election manipulation especially in swing states and has been covering problems with concerns about potential certification delays  a lot recently, but around the country election systems that are not verifiable and transparent are in jeopardy of being hacked or subverted and this is especially true  in In Georgia which is an essential swing state , and where the ‘Biggest Election Breach' in History Has Gone Uninvestigated. Recently the non profit non partisan paper NOTUS covered this breach writing “It's been more than three years since a team of Republican officials engaged in a covert operation to illegally access a rural Georgia county's electronic elections system and appear to have made off with sensitive computer information — after briefing Donald Trump on aspects of that plan in the White House .Yet no one — not the feds, not state elections officials, not even local law enforcement — has ascertained exactly what happened in Coffee County, Georgia, a rural patch of the politically deep red American South.”  And this is only the tip of the ice berg of election fraud possibilities in Georgia and many other states including California that don't have a way to verify votes or have enough poll workers to make sure the system works fairly”. .  So today we talk to two women who are working on voter transparency.     Emily Levy is the Executive Director of Scrutineers.org, a progressive, nonpartisan online community dedicated to fair, transparent, accessible, and secure elections.  An activist for over 50 years, Emily has been a leader in the election transparency movement dating to 2004 and specializes in helping members of the public understand election technology and security issues and to become active in the movement And Marilyn Marks is the Executive Director of Coalition for Good Governance, a non-partisan non-profit organization dedicated to transparent government and evidence-based elections. Marilyn is the driving force behind the much-watched Curling v. Kemp lawsuit against Georgia's election officials to rid the state of unverifiable, touch screen electronic equipment. And You can get more information from Marilyn Marks about her work in Georgia around election transparency at Marilyn@uscgg.org and for the group go to https://coalitionforgoodgovernance.org/  If you want to weigh in with Georgia's State Election Board to encourage a transparent verifiable election in Georgia, let Marilyn know and she will send you some recommended messages. You can hear the show live at 94.1FM or at www.kpfa.org where the show is streaming and will be available afterward to stream and download at Women's Magazine's archives at kpfa.org    And  we will  talk to  Aida Touma-Sliman who  is a Feminist Activist, Israeli Palestinian Politician and Palestinian Citizen of Israel  Touma-Sliman is a member of the Israeli Knesset representing Hadash which is the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality), and an Arab-Jewish party. She was first elected in 2015 and served as the first Arab chair of the Knesset statutory Committee for the Status of Women and Gender Equality till 2022. MK Touma-Sliman was the first woman to serve in the High Follow-Up Committee for Arab Citizens of Israel and is Co-founder of the  International Women Commission for Just Palestinian-Israeli Peace. She is also a secretary member of the World Peace Council. Aida  was suspended from the Knesset last year  for criticizing the Israeli military assault on Gaza.  Despite endless attacks by the mainstream Jewish media and right wing politicians in Israel Touma-Sliman recently initiated in the Knesset  a special session   titled “Recognition of a Palestinian State – Why Now? In order to begin discussion of a two state solution for Palestinians for which she and her supporters were verbally attacked by right wing Knesset members. But still she keeps on fighting for peace for Palestinians. The post Aida Touma-Sliman on Palestine and Gaza and Emily Levy and Marilyn Marks on Election Transparency appeared first on KPFA.

The Georgia Election Board - now with election denialists - wants to (again) look into Fulton County's 2020 "curiosities." Ya know what? I say go for it. As my (returning) guest today - Marilyn Marks (VP and executive director of the Coalition for Good Governance) believes, I don't think there'll be a change in Georgia's outcome (and we know it wouldn't alter the Presidential outcome either), but the margin may change (obviously). Hell, it could pad Biden's advantage. But yeah, I say "go for it." I "math" the math to spell that belief out, but I also had Marilyn return today to explain why it's Democrats who have it "all wrong" and Republicans who have "some if it right" but gets that lost among their haul of nonsense, too. More importantly, though, she (and I agree with her, fully now) believes Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is solely to blame for doubts about 2020 lingering and for not moving us away from Dominion touch screens and back to landmarked paper ballots.

Days before the 2016 election, Rudy Giuliani went on Fox News promising a "big surprise," emphasizing his point with a Crypt Keeper cackle. "We've got a couple of things up our sleeves that should turn this around." The vast majority of the polls had Hillary Clinton comfortably winning. Paul Manafort, the Kremlin's longtime operative in Ukraine and Trump's longtime friend and neighbor, had laid low in recent weeks following a bombshell report out of Ukraine that he took millions of dollars in off-the-books payments from Ukrainian kleptocrat and wannabe strongman Viktor Yanukovych. However, Manafort broke his silence days before the election and wrote on Twitter: "Battleground states moving to Trump en masse. Media not liking the pattern. By Sunday, Trump will be over 270 in polls." But the polls said no such thing. Why were Giuliani and Manafort suddenly so confident Trump would pull off an upset? The 400-page Mueller Report and the bipartisan Senate Intelligence report both exposed how the Trump campaign and the Kremlin came to power in 2016: through pumping out disinformation to suppress the vote, cyberattacks stealing sensitive data, and hacking the voting systems of all 50 states. That very illegal strategy has been in play ever since and is mainstream for the MAGA fascist movement openly trying to overthrow our democracy and install a Christian nationalist dictatorship, with Trump as their long-awaited strongman, a perfect God's imperfect vessel. This special episode of Gaslit Nation looks at the ways Trump is trying to steal the election and what must be done to stop him. This is an episode you're going to want to share with your family and friends. Terrell Starr of the Black Diplomats Podcast and Substack also joins the show to discuss the US election in the context of global affairs. This week's bonus show, available to subscribers at the Truth-teller ($5/month) level and higher, answers questions from our listeners at the Democracy Defender ($10/month) level and higher, including on how to hold Rupert Murdoch accountable and reasons why Ukraine must join NATO. Thank you to everyone who supports the show – we could not make Gaslit Nation without you! Join the conversation with a community of listeners at Patreon.com/Gaslit and get bonus shows, all episodes ad free, submit questions to our regular Q&As, get exclusive invites to live events, and more! Subscribe today at Patreon.com/Gaslit!  Book Launch Reception for In the Shadow of Stalin: The Story of Mr. Jones – Sept 16 Monday September 16th 7pm at the Ukrainian Institute of America join us for a wine reception and live taping of Gaslit Nation with Terrell Starr for the launch of the graphic novel adaptation of Andrea's film Mr. Jones! Get in free by subscribing at the Truth-teller level or higher on Patreon! Indivisible x Gaslit Nation Phonebank Party! — August 15 at 7pm ET Every third Thursday through election day and on election eve in November we're calling voters in Republican-hostage states in the Midwest with Indivisible to ensure a Democratic Senate. Sign up here to join us: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/628701/ Sister District x Gaslit Nation Phonebank Parties! – Every Wednesday in October!  Every Wednesday through October, we're phone-banking with Sister District, calling voters in Michigan, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Georgia. Sign up here to join us: https://www.mobilize.us/sisterdistrictnyc/event/642096/ Show Notes: Clip: “‘Trump's Project 2025 leader Kevin Roberts: “We are winning… In ways that the other side doesn't yet know… We're not gonna tell you everything that's coming… [Get] ready to fight'' https://x.com/KamalaHQ/status/1816573433741795598 Clip: Trump: 'You won't have to vote anymore my beautiful Christians' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ngy_VknAfXw Clip: Venezuela elections could end Maduro's rule https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-6PSFBwNt4 Clip: Maduro Wins Venezuela Election, Opposition Rejects Poll Results https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIfBk9F7rWU Clip: Giuliani hinted at 'a pretty big surprise' days before the FBI announcement https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDY4tSibYpo Clip: ““To all the athletes who could not come and be here because Russia killed them. I dedicate this to them.” Olga Kharlan after winning bronze at the Paris #Olympics.” https://x.com/United24media/status/1818200501890023865 Clip: “.@jemelehill “Do you think Donald Trump is afraid to debate you? @KamalaHarris: “He should be.” https://x.com/notcapnamerica/status/1818039705038110886 A data tool being used to challenge voter registrations is raising many concerns https://www.npr.org/2024/06/04/nx-s1-4991945/voter-registration-mass-challenges-georgia The Georgia Voting Machine Theft Poses a Direct Threat to the 2024 Election https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/10/georgia-trump-vote-theft-2024-election.html Trump allies breach U.S. voting systems in search of 2020 fraud ‘evidence' https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-election-breaches/ Georgia Senate Democrats: “What the hell is this, @GaSecofState? Canceling voters?! This tool empowers conspiracy theorists and other bad actors to deny Georgians the right to vote. We demand this be taken down immediately.” #gapol #gasenatedems https://x.com/GASenateDems/status/1817949715234717988 Should Ukraine join Nato? Open letter We don't agree that Nato membership for Ukraine would provoke a conflict with Russia https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jul/27/ukraine-nato-membership?fbclid=IwY2xjawEUeM1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQwuQZWseMmw8DF1C22ycT-d_bF-QPnEra88QCrAIlFgf8Kev-uDxqNPpQ_aem_qbpdJm26_W-KofKewkUVUw  Inside Ziklag, the Secret Organization of Wealthy Christians Trying to Sway the Election and Change the Country https://www.propublica.org/article/inside-ziklag-secret-christian-charity-2024-election Manafort tweets for the first time since being ousted from Trump campaign https://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/paul-manafort-first-tweet-since-leaving-trump-230735 He Confirmed Russia Meddled in 2016 to Help Trump. Now, He's Speaking Out Trump viewed the 2017 intel report as his 'Achilles heel.' The analyst who wrote it opens up about Trump, Russia and what really happened in 2016 https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/cia-ica-report-author-trump-russia-1235067814/ Cyberattack hits Georgia county at center of voting software breach State officials in Georgia have severed Coffee County's access to statewide election systems while the breach is being addressed. https://cyberscoop.com/cyberattack-hits-georgia-county-at-center-of-voting-software-breach/ Voting experts warn of ‘serious threats' for 2024 from election equipment software breaches https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/voting-experts-warn-of-serious-threats-for-2024-from-election-equipment-software-breaches  Election officials prepare for a range of threats in 2024, from hostile countries to conspiracy theorists https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/election-officials-prepare-for-a-range-of-threats-in-2024-from-hostile-countries-to-conspiracy-theorists Securing the 2024 Election Facebook X LinkedIn Federal, state, and local officials must work together to safeguard the democratic process. https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/policy-solutions/securing-2024-election Voters are being told that the election system is both under attack and vulnerable to manipulation. https://theintercept.com/2024/03/06/homeland-security-us-elections/ Georgia election officials withheld evidence in voting machine breach, group alleges A filing accuses county election officials of withholding records related to unauthorized copying of voting software by Trump allies in 2021. https://cyberscoop.com/georgia-election-officials-withheld-evidence-in-voting-machine-breach-group-alleges/ How DEF CON's election hackers are trying to protect themselves There may be lessons for 2024 election workers in the precautions taken at the conference to protect election security researchers from harassment. https://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/13/def-cons-election-hackers-2024-00110981  Electronic pollbook security raises concerns going into 2024 https://apnews.com/article/arizona-united-states-government-2022-midterm-elections-donald-trump-los-angeles-651d0e923973daf28ff3b9d6105b4d74  Cyberattack forces Georgia county to sever connection to state voter registration system https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/26/politics/georgia-coffee-county-cyberattack-voter-system/index.html The Coalition of Good Governance on the Coffee County, GA April 2024 Cyberattack and Government Response https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/And-Now--a-Fourth-Coffee-County-Breach--.html?soid=1109272168263&aid=ToQ-Ima3GxI

The Georgia Secretary of State's "timely" rollout of a "voter cancellation portal" isn't garnering many headlines (yet) but it should send alarm bells to anyone concerned about voter disenfranchisement and hackery. Hell, it feels like a "dinner bell" to people and organizations constantly challenging voters' rights. My guest - Marilyn Marks with the Coalition for Good Governance - explains what's so concerning about this. Oh, and Kamala Harris came to Atlanta to deliver remarks to a packed arena in downtown Atlanta. No big deal. Hear her speech and some "in the audience" audio, too, thanks to my buddy Calvin.

Michael Schor, partner in Deloitte & Touche LLP's Risk & Financial Advisory practice, and Grant Ostler, GRC industry principal at Workiva, join co-host Steve Soter for the latest episode of ESG Talk. The group explores the risks of unintentional greenwashing, external pressure on sustainability reporting, and how good governance builds truth and transparency. 

This season, every episode of OMG focuses on a question that directors really need to answer. OMG is written, produced, narrated and scored by Matt Fullbrook.   TRANSCRIPT: Question #3: What is our agreed-upon definition of good governance? Don't worry, this episode isn't just me saying “blah blah intentionally cultivating effective conditions blah.” As much as I like my definition of good governance and find it both useful and empowering, I'm under no illusions that *you* couldn't come up with something better. Nonetheless, I am highly confident that most directors, executives and governance professionals can't describe good governance in a way that is both easy to understand and DO-able. And that's the problem with most of the definitions of good governance that are out there: they don't give you any idea how to actually get it done! This is also my main gripe with the common temptation to define good governance based on results. As in, I dunno, you know you have good governance when you've convinced all your employees to wear funky sunglasses to work every day, or whatever. As if it doesn't matter if you achieved it by providing free access to irresistibly-funky sunglasses or by blasting people's workspaces with blindingly bright lights. What I'm saying is that it's the process that matters! Anyway, if you don't have a clear, confident and shared definition of good governance, then how the heck do you expect to actually DO good governance? And, if you're struggling to come up with your own idea, then sure feel free to borrow mine. If you're having trouble agreeing with each other, then maybe agree to disagree by choosing a “good enough” definition and see what it feels like to live with it for a few meetings. Use it to inform and guide everything from information flow to time allocation to conversation structure to room layout. The worst answer to this question is “we don't have one.”

In part two of our latest episode of How to Really Run a City podcast, former Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly mayor Michael Nutter hear more rhetorical gems from bestselling author and public intellectual Michael Eric Dyson ... who has some, uh, soulful theories about how to win elections and govern cities. Listen, subscribe, spread the word! And visit The Philadelphia Citizen to find more solutions to city problems.

There are many things to consider when choosing a trustee or successor trustee for a trust. The trustee will face a number of challenges over the course of their service and will need to plan ahead to avoid the inevitable pitfalls.  In this episode of Trust Me!, we discuss a proactive plan for a trustee to successfully administer a trust, and an overview of primary things to consider to mitigate the risk of adverse action against a trustee. About out Guests: Herbert A. Stroh, Esq. is a partner at McCormick and Barstow in San Luis Obispo, California, where he assists clients in trust and estate litigation, administration, planning, and conservatorships. He has also served as a mediator in trust and estate disputes. Josh Yager, Esq., CFP is the managing partner of Anodos Advisors, a fiduciary consulting firm in Santa Barbara, California, where he is a recognized content expert on the issues of fiduciary duties relating to the management and oversight of trust assets. About Our Host:Daniel C. Lorenzen is a partner in the Los Angeles office of Venable LLP, where he advises  individuals, families, and closely held businesses that have contacts in California, the United States, and around the world. He advises clients on all of the traditional tools of wealth planning, with an eye for holistic planning to minimize federal, international, state, and local taxes.Thank you for listening to Trust Me!Trust Me is Produced by Foley Marra StudiosEdited by Todd Gajdusek

In this new installment of the Doing Sustainability podcast, Alison joins Gary Baker and Roxanne “Rocket” White to discuss the importance of considering the interaction between values, culture, and ethics in creating positive or negative feedback loops, as well as why she believes that companies should focus on solving problems within their own operations before making big promises about solving societal issues. Alison is clear on the need for a better conversation that focuses on the core issues and challenges of sustainability. She believes that companies should center their ethical efforts on treating human beings with dignity and respect, which she acknowledges may seem obvious but is often overlooked. Alison works at the intersection of corporate integrity, risk, and responsibility. She is a clinical professor at NYU Stern School of Business, where she teaches professional responsibility, sustainability, and leadership classes to undergraduate, MBA, and Executive MBA students. Alison is also Executive Director of Ethical Systems (which is part of NYU Stern School of Business) and is currently writing a book for HBR Press on how the landscape for business ethics is transforming. As well as working at NYU Stern School of Business, Alison holds Senior Advisor roles at BSR, Zai Lab, KKR, and Pictet Group, and is a member of the WEF Global Future Council on Good Governance 2023-24. She has contributed to Harvard Business Review, WSJ, Quartz, Reuters, Barron's, MIT Sloan, and Forbes, and is a renowned keynote speaker.

How is leadership evolving? Alison Taylor suggests the traditional approach of focusing on shareholder value and legal compliance is no longer sufficient in today's world. Kevin sits down with Alison and they discuss the evolving role of business ethics and the challenges leaders face in today's complex world. She emphasizes the importance of thinking holistically, aligning internal departments, and creating a culture of accountability. She also highlights the changing nature of leadership and the need for leaders to prioritize diversity, psychological safety, and social skills. Meet Alison Alison's Story: Alison Taylor is the author of Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World. She is a clinical associate professor at NYU Stern School of Business and the executive director at Ethical Systems. Her previous work experience includes being a Managing Director at nonprofit business network BSR and a Senior Managing Director at Control Risks. She holds advisory roles at VentureESG, sustainability nonprofit BSR, Pictet Group, and Zai Lab and is a member of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Good Governance. She has expertise in strategy; sustainability; political and social risk; culture and behavior; human rights; ethics and compliance; stakeholder engagement; anti-corruption; and professional responsibility. Alison received her Bachelor of Arts in Modern History from Balliol College, Oxford University, her MA in International Relations from the University of Chicago, and an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. She grew up in London, but now divides her time between Manhattan and Woodstock, NY. https://www.ethicalsystems.org/alison-taylor/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/followalisont/ This Episode is brought to you by... The Long-Distance Team. Remote leadership experts, Kevin Eikenberry and Wayne Turmel, help leaders navigate the new world of remote and hybrid teams to design the culture they desire for their teams and organizations in their new book! Book Recommendations Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World by Alison Taylor Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman The Transparency Society by Byung-Chul Han  Like this? Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence with Kyle McDowell How to Set Direction, Create Avantage and Achieve Excellence with Rich Horwath Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group   Leave a Review If you liked this conversation, we'd be thrilled if you'd let others know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. Here's a quick guide for posting a review. Review on Apple: https://remarkablepodcast.com/itunes    Podcast Better! Sign up with Libsyn and get up to 2 months free! Use promo code: RLP  

In this episode of Trust Me!, Bette Epstein discusses the magic of the trust and estate mediation process to informally resolve disputes, which includes party engagement, active listening, patience and problem solving. About Our Guest:Bette Epstein is a mediator, arbitrator and referee with ADR Services, Inc.  Ms. Epstein has been mediating trust and estate disputes since 2000.  Following a remarkable career as a trust and estate litigator, she turned her focus to alternative dispute resolution 24 years ago and has been helping parties settle their disputes since. Ms. Epstein is located in Northern California and mediates disputes virtually throughout California.bepstein@adrservices.comhttps://betteepstein.com/About Our Host:Kristin Yokomoto is a partner at Baker & Hostetler LLP in Costa Mesa, California and focuses on tax and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals, trust administration and probate. She is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and the American Bar Association. Ms. Yokomoto is a member of the Executive Committee of the California Lawyer Association's Trusts and Estates Section.kyokomoto@bakerlaw.comThank you for listening to Trust Me!Trust Me is Produced by Foley Marra StudiosEdited by Todd Gajdusek

In this episode, Jay Bhattacharya interviews Laura Powell, a lawyer who fought against a law in California that restricted doctors from discussing their opinions with patients. The law, known as AB 2098, aimed to silence doctors who were expressing views that went against the mainstream narrative. Laura discusses the unconstitutional nature of the law and the chilling effect it had on doctors' free speech rights. She also highlights the erosion of trust in public health institutions and the importance of allowing doctors to prioritize their patients' interests over public health agendas. Laura Powell discusses her motivation for taking on the fight against a California law that would have restricted doctors' free speech rights. She explains that she started Californians for Good Governance before the case because she saw a lack of opposition to the law and wanted to speak to liberals who still believed in civil liberties. She describes the process of testifying in front of the California legislature and the positive response she received from the judge. She also discusses the role of various organizations, such as the California Medical Association and the No License for Disinformation group, in pushing for the law. Despite facing personal blowback, she is proud of the work she has done and the friendships she has formed.KeywordsAB 2098, doctors' free speech, unconstitutional law, chilling effect, erosion of trust, patient interests, public health agendas, California, law, doctors, free speech, civil liberties, opposition, testimony, legislature, judge, organizations, blowbackTakeaways* AB 2098 was a law in California that restricted doctors from discussing their opinions with patients, particularly on topics that went against the mainstream narrative.* The law was deemed unconstitutional as it violated doctors' free speech rights and had a chilling effect on their ability to express their views.* The erosion of trust in public health institutions has contributed to the skepticism towards mainstream narratives and the importance of allowing doctors to prioritize their patients' interests over public health agendas.* The law aimed to silence doctors who were expressing views that contradicted the established narrative, but it failed to define what constituted misinformation, leading to confusion and uncertainty among doctors.* The victory in the Hoag v. Newsom case highlighted the importance of protecting doctors' free speech rights and ensuring that laws are narrowly tailored and not overly vague. Laura Powell started Californians for Good Governance before the case because she saw a lack of opposition to the California law that would have restricted doctors' free speech rights.* She wanted to speak to liberals who still believed in civil liberties and saw herself as the one who would take on the fight.* She testified in front of the California legislature and received a positive response from the judge, who granted a preliminary injunction against the law.* Various organizations, such as the California Medical Association and the No License for Disinformation group, played a role in pushing for the law.* Despite facing personal blowback, Laura is proud of the work she has done and the friendships she has formed.Titles* The Chilling Effect of AB 2098 on Doctors' Speech* The Erosion of Trust in Public Health Institutions Facing Personal Blowback and Finding Pride in the Work* The Role of Organizations in Pushing for the Restrictive LawSound Bites* "It's just frustrating because we actually we weren't paid and people were telling lies in order to as an ad hominem attack against us to say we're only doing this because we're because we're getting money."* "It's a great free speech victory."* "I had been a public defender."* "I'm Laura, you're, you're the one who's going to do this."* "This is grammatically incoherent. This is nonsense."* "Nobody else was doing this."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:23 AB 2098: The Unconstitutional Law10:47 The Role of the California Medical Association35:06 The Fight for Free Speech Rights for Doctors44:43 The Erosion of Trust in Public Health Institutions53:57 The Hoag v. Newsom Case: A Victory for Free Speech01:00:56 Challenging Unconstitutional Laws01:06:33 The Need to Stand Up for Free Speech This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.illusionconsensus.com/subscribe

California just passed a directed trust statute! In this episode of Trust Me!, Michael Rosen-Prinz and David Khanjyan will go over the basic structure of a directed trust, along with the specifics of California's new directed trust statute.About Our Guests:Michael Rosen-Prinz is a partner at Loeb & Loeb LLP (Los Angeles office). Michael maintains a broad trusts and estate practice, including wealth transfer planning, planning for family governance and business succession, cryptocurrency and QSBS planning, and estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer tax matters. Michael also has deep experience forming and operating single family offices and private trust companies; advising on governance, succession, tax, regulatory and operational issues. In addition, Michael devotes a substantial portion of his practice to cross-border planning for domestic and international families. In this area, he advises clients on foreign trusts, pre-immigration planning and expatriation, as well as inbound and outbound investments and compliance matters related to structuring investment vehicles in the U.S. and internationally. Michael is also a member of TEXCOM. Michael can be reached at: mrosenprinz@loeb.comDavid Khanjyan is an associate at Loeb & Loeb LLP (Los Angeles office). He advises clients on the domestic and international aspects of income, estate and gift tax planning. He works with U.S. and non-U.S. individuals, families, trustees and businesses with multijurisdictional issues to structure tax-efficient plans. David is a member of the Pro Bono Committee and helps orchestrate various pro bono projects throughout the firm. He also is a member of the Armenian Professional Society and was a graduate editor of the Tax Law Review at NYU School of Law. David can be reached at: dkhanjyan@loeb.comAbout Our Host: Host Anna Soliman is Trust Counsel and Managing Director for Fiduciary Trust International of California out of the Los Angeles Office. Prior to joining Fiduciary Trust International, Anna was an estate tax attorney for the Internal Revenue Service and also worked in private practice, specializing in estate planning and trust administration for ultrahigh net worth individuals. She is also a TEXCOM member and is involved with the Fiduciary Income Tax Section of the American Bar AssociationThank you for listening to Trust Me!Trust Me is Produced by Foley Marra StudiosEdited by Todd Gajdusek

Organizations implementing ESG strategies are focused on managing their companies in ways that are ethical, transparent, and responsible to stakeholders. Equally important is implementing good governance practices, including managing privacy compliance and risk.

If you're a fan of One Minute Governance or Ground-Up Governance, you know that Matt is a bit obsessed with definitions. Turns out that when we have clear definitions for a few important concepts, good governance turns woke. And that's good news for everyone. Adorable image of a guitar pedal created by DALL-E.   FULL TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://groundupgovernance.substack.com/p/bonus-good-governance-is-woke-and