Ed. Note: This week, leading up to Halloween, I will examine lessons for compliance professionals through the lens of the great Universal Movie Monsters: Frankenstein, Wolfman, Dracula, and The Mummy. Today, we use Lon Chaney’s original film version of The Wolfman.

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Of all the great Universal movie monsters, my favorite is found in the 1941 film The Wolfman. Lon Chaney’s portrayal of Larry Talbot offers more than just a classic horror story about a man who becomes a werewolf. It’s a tale of isolation, fear, and a struggle for survival in the face of an overwhelming and terrifying transformation. In short, it is the most psychological of all the Universal movie monsters. Much like a corporate whistleblower, Talbot finds himself caught in a situation where the truth is a burden, and no one wants to listen. Instead of being understood and supported, he is feared, rejected, and left to fend for himself.

For compliance professionals, The Wolfman provides a vivid metaphor for the journey of whistleblowers. Whistleblowers often find themselves isolated, facing potential retaliation, and struggling to navigate the consequences of their decision to report wrongdoing. In this post, we’ll explore how to create a culture that encourages whistleblowers to come forward, keeps them informed throughout the process, and protects them from retaliation, all through the lens of The Wolfman. We will also assess the 2024 Evaluation of...

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