In celebration of International Women’s Day, Compliance Week caught up with a handful female chief compliance officers (CCOs) who had heaps of valuable wisdom and words of advice to share on being everyday leaders in the profession. For more International Women’s Day content (free to access), click here.
Q: What words of advice do you have for others looking to make a mark in the compliance field?
Comcast CCO Candy Lawson: My mother never had a seat at the management table, but the lessons I learned from her are there with me. Work hard … you are entitled to nothing. Show an interest in everyone in your workplace, regardless of title or position. Genuinely apologize when you cross a line. There are people who take advantage of their position and try to use it to control or humiliate others … stand up and challenge them. I am proud to play a role in helping to ensure a workplace focused on integrity and respect. And I am, and have been, privileged to work with boards of directors and management teams who share that commitment.
