In this episode of Great Women and Compliance, Lisa speaks with Dr. Bettina Palazzo, a leader in business ethics, the founder of Palazzo Ethics Advisory, and the International Compliance Association Influencer of the Year in 2024. Bettina shares the experiences that led to her entering the field of business ethics and the profession’s evolution, particularly in Europe.

Bettina shares how she defines an ethics influencer and how all of us can become one. She gives ideas and strategies for effectively communicating ethics and compliance using positive messaging and how this can lead to a more ethical workplace and happier employees. She also introduces the “ethics gym,” a training concept designed to help leaders navigate ethical dilemmas and reinforce their commitment to ethical practices.

Two other fun facts: she met her husband, Guido Palazzo, at a business ethics conference and started the “F-Up Festival with Christian Hunt,” where E&C professionals can speak candidly about mistakes and lessons learned—the next one is on Thursday, May 15, at 11 a.m. ET!