The compensation system in many organizations is still a "black box," even for managers. This episode is focused on giving listeners an understanding of how companies think about compensation and the system elements. Most importantly, we cover what you can ask to gain greater clarity. I have known my two guests for decades and consider them both top experts and great leaders. Join us for the conversation on how to understand your own company's system.

John Bremen is the Managing Director and Chief Innovation and Acceleration Officer at Willis Watson Towers, a premiere risk management, insurance brokerage, and advisory company where he has turbo-charged his career over the last 21 years. He thinks about his work as helping companies see the future and get there when it comes to people, risk, and capital. You can find John on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/john-m-bremen/

John Balkcom is Vice Chair of the Governing Board of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. He has had 25 years as an advisor to management and boards in the area of incentive and executive compensation. He  retired from consulting and is serving on corporate and non-profit boards. In 2012, he published Before You Join a Board.