On this episode of Culture & Compliance Chronicles, Amanda Raad and Nitish Upadhyaya from Ropes & Gray’s Insights Lab, are joined by Dr. Brennan Jacoby, a philosopher and founder of Philosophy at Work. Dr. Jacoby joins the conversation from his family's year-long travels across the world, and discusses his work on the philosophy of trust, including sharing his views on how compliance teams can foster trust. Throughout, Dr. Jacoby references exercises that you can do with your teams on everything from trust to attention. The conversation explores the practical application of philosophy in organizations, focusing on critical thinking, curiosity, and ethical decision-making. Dr. Jacoby introduces the concept of Philosophy at Work’s Ethics Lab, a workshop designed to help individuals and teams engage with ethical considerations in a meaningful way. The episode also addresses empathy, effective communication, and relational dynamics.