The financial debacle of 2008 and the fallout it caused to our economic infrastructure has prompted increased concern of corporate moral and social responsibility and increased scrutiny of organizational behavior and the lack of ethical leadership exhibited by companies we previously held in high esteem.

There is a zero tolerance and societal concern towards unethical behavior. Unethical behavior has a high cost: lack of trust on the part of customers, the public as well as employees. Diminishing loyalties mean fewer profits and less engaged employees.

Based on Richard’s true life experience as the Citigroup Whistleblower and client case studies, this no holds barred presentation will focus on:

- The costs of unethical leadership and the steps an organization needs to take to instill guiding principles that become part of the corporate culture.

- The slippery slope that leads to a lack of ethical culture and how to prevent this from happening within an organization.

- The ethical conflicts many investment advisors face in their role in guiding customer’s investment decisions.