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we all matter

giving corporate integrity a voice.

Let us dive into the world of corporate integrity, ethical leadership, and its success factors.

Without being sensitised, we quickly find ourselves surrounded by different patterns of white-collar crime, non-compliance, and cyber-crime.

Compressed knowledge in easily digestible doses to protect your company, your employees, your customers, and yourself – as a business leader or entrepreneur.

The podcast is an extract of the three decades of experience earned by Sonja Stirnimann.

Sonja shares her knowledge because she is convinced that raising awareness is the most effective preventive measure to protect individuals and organisations asset and reputation.

No matter whether we talk about accounting scandals, insider trading, Ponzi schemes, investment fraud, compliance breaches, tax evasion, data theft, extortion, allegations of corruption and bribery, cyber-attacks, or a combination thereof.

They all have in common that the successful implementation of the organisation’s strategy, the asset and reputation protection as well as the ability to act in crises is put at risk.

Let yourself be inspired by insights, interviews, and use cases in corporate integrity with its various factors impacting human behaviour.

we all matter

giving corporate integrity a voice.

Let us dive into the world of corporate integrity, ethical leadership, and its success factors.

Without being sensitised, we quickly find ourselves surrounded by different patterns of white-collar crime, non-compliance, and cyber-crime.

Compressed knowledge in easily digestible doses to protect your company, your employees, your customers, and yourself – as a business leader or entrepreneur.

The podcast is an extract of the three decades of experience earned by Sonja Stirnimann.

Sonja shares her knowledge because she is convinced that raising awareness is the most effective preventive measure to protect individuals and organisations asset and reputation.

No matter whether we talk about accounting scandals, insider trading, Ponzi schemes, investment fraud, compliance breaches, tax evasion, data theft, extortion, allegations of corruption and bribery, cyber-attacks, or a combination thereof.

They all have in common that the successful implementation of the organisation’s strategy, the asset and reputation protection as well as the ability to act in crises is put at risk.

Let yourself be inspired by insights, interviews, and use cases in corporate integrity with its various factors impacting human behaviour.

we all matter

giving corporate integrity a voice.

Let us dive into the world of corporate integrity, ethical leadership, and its success factors.

Without being sensitised, we quickly find ourselves surrounded by different patterns of white-collar crime, non-compliance, and cyber-crime.

Compressed knowledge in easily digestible doses to protect your company, your employees, your customers, and yourself – as a business leader or entrepreneur.

The podcast is an extract of the three decades of experience earned by Sonja Stirnimann.

Sonja shares her knowledge because she is convinced that raising awareness is the most effective preventive measure to protect individuals and organisations asset and reputation.

No matter whether we talk about accounting scandals, insider trading, Ponzi schemes, investment fraud, compliance breaches, tax evasion, data theft, extortion, allegations of corruption and bribery, cyber-attacks, or a combination thereof.

They all have in common that the successful implementation of the organisation’s strategy, the asset and reputation protection as well as the ability to act in crises is put at risk.

Let yourself be inspired by insights, interviews, and use cases in corporate integrity with its various factors impacting human behaviour.

In this deep dive session Maya Bundt and Sonja Stirnimann discuss the findings from research on cybersecurity board reporting, emphasizing the importance of board-level governance and the need for strategic discussions on cybersecurity. The conversation highlights the challenges in current reporting practices, including the high level of aggregation of information and the lack of standardization....
This deep dive session with Maya Bundt and Sonja Stirnimann delves into the intricacies of cybersecurity board reporting, highlighting the research process, challenges faced, insights gained from board member interviews, and the importance of frameworks in enhancing communication between boards and executive teams. The discussion emphasizes the need for transparency and informed dialogue in cybersecurity...
In this episode Sonja Stirnimann explores the concept of shadow governance, the informal influences that shape decision-making in organizations. It highlights the risks associated with unacknowledged power dynamics and the importance of transparency and trust in leadership. The discussion emphasizes the need for board members and executives to recognize and address these hidden influences to...
In this conversation, Sonja Stirnimann talks to Melody Moore about the importance of corporate integrity and how it shapes leadership. They explore the clash between personal and corporate integrity, the impact of cognitive dissonance on decision-making, and the need for authenticity and vulnerability in leadership. The discussion also touches on the challenges of toxic environments,...
In this episode Sonja Stirnimann discusses the critical role of integrity in leadership decision-making, especially during strategic resets in September. She emphasizes that integrity should not just be a value but a decision filter, as financial stress can lead to prioritizing speed over ethical considerations. The episode highlights the importance of embedding integrity into goals...
In this conversation, Sonja Stirnimann interviews Maja Bundt, a prominent figure in cybersecurity and corporate governance. They discuss the importance of integrity in leadership, the challenges of identifying blind spots in risk management, and the personal experiences that shape one’s ethical choices. Maja shares insights on the dynamics of the boardroom, the need to listen...
In this episode Sonia Stirnimann discusses the often-overlooked concept of ‘silent risk’ in corporate integrity. She emphasizes that integrity and ethical leadership are crucial for resilience and reputation, especially during stable periods when organizations may neglect to challenge their assumptions. She provides reflection prompts for leaders to identify potential silent risks and stresses the importance...
Gitte Gundrup co-founded an AI consultancy and discusses in our today’s interview with Sonja Stirnimann the intersection of AI, corporate integrity and ethical leadership. She highlights the importance of understanding the risks associated with AI, the need for AI literacy among board members, and ethical considerations in AI projects. Gitte shares insights on navigating personal...
In this episode Sonja Stirnimann delves into the concept of governance fatigue, a subtle yet dangerous decline in oversight and strategic engagement within organizations. She explains how governance fatigue manifests in boardrooms and offers practical solutions for leaders to combat this issue, emphasizing the importance of active questioning and maintaining a culture of integrity. Takeaways...
In this deep dive session Maya Bundt and Sonja Stirnimann discuss the findings from research on cybersecurity board reporting, emphasizing the importance of board-level governance and the need for strategic discussions on cybersecurity. The conversation highlights the challenges in current reporting practices, including the high level of aggregation of information and the lack of standardization....
This deep dive session with Maya Bundt and Sonja Stirnimann delves into the intricacies of cybersecurity board reporting, highlighting the research process, challenges faced, insights gained from board member interviews, and the importance of frameworks in enhancing communication between boards and executive teams. The discussion emphasizes the need for transparency and informed dialogue in cybersecurity...
In this episode Sonja Stirnimann explores the concept of shadow governance, the informal influences that shape decision-making in organizations. It highlights the risks associated with unacknowledged power dynamics and the importance of transparency and trust in leadership. The discussion emphasizes the need for board members and executives to recognize and address these hidden influences to...
In this conversation, Sonja Stirnimann talks to Melody Moore about the importance of corporate integrity and how it shapes leadership. They explore the clash between personal and corporate integrity, the impact of cognitive dissonance on decision-making, and the need for authenticity and vulnerability in leadership. The discussion also touches on the challenges of toxic environments,...
In this episode Sonja Stirnimann discusses the critical role of integrity in leadership decision-making, especially during strategic resets in September. She emphasizes that integrity should not just be a value but a decision filter, as financial stress can lead to prioritizing speed over ethical considerations. The episode highlights the importance of embedding integrity into goals...
In this conversation, Sonja Stirnimann interviews Maja Bundt, a prominent figure in cybersecurity and corporate governance. They discuss the importance of integrity in leadership, the challenges of identifying blind spots in risk management, and the personal experiences that shape one’s ethical choices. Maja shares insights on the dynamics of the boardroom, the need to listen...
In this episode Sonia Stirnimann discusses the often-overlooked concept of ‘silent risk’ in corporate integrity. She emphasizes that integrity and ethical leadership are crucial for resilience and reputation, especially during stable periods when organizations may neglect to challenge their assumptions. She provides reflection prompts for leaders to identify potential silent risks and stresses the importance...
Gitte Gundrup co-founded an AI consultancy and discusses in our today’s interview with Sonja Stirnimann the intersection of AI, corporate integrity and ethical leadership. She highlights the importance of understanding the risks associated with AI, the need for AI literacy among board members, and ethical considerations in AI projects. Gitte shares insights on navigating personal...
In this episode Sonja Stirnimann delves into the concept of governance fatigue, a subtle yet dangerous decline in oversight and strategic engagement within organizations. She explains how governance fatigue manifests in boardrooms and offers practical solutions for leaders to combat this issue, emphasizing the importance of active questioning and maintaining a culture of integrity. Takeaways...