Frank Bucaro. CSP, CPAE

Personal Details

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Owner

Frank C. Bucaro, LLC

Achievements (1)

M.A.

My master's degree is in Religious Studies

Degrees (1)

Theology

Loyola University

1973 to 1975

Bio

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Trust issues, leadership missteps and ethics problems can threaten any organization, impact market value and cause irreversible damage. Frank C. Bucaro helps leaders and individuals at the best and most admired companies skillfully navigate the high road to success.

His unique career path from the classroom to the board room began a number of years ago when a succession high profile media reports captured his attention. While still an instructor of moral theology, he became increasingly aware that problems relating to unethical practices in the marketplace seemed to be on the increase.

Believing that ethics and values had the power to increase business success rather than impede it, Frank left teaching and formed a business partnership offering keynotes and seminars. The transition to business owner was nearly seamless with the introduction of his first keynote entitled HOW DO YOU SPELL SUCCESS? E-T-H-I-C-S!

Word spread about his entertaining and humorous approach to the serious subject of ethics and soon large and small organizations, Fortune 500 companies and associations in the USA and Canada were contacting Frank about his programs. Participants continue to be inspired by Frank’s high content, humorous and practical programs which serve as encouraging reminders of the power of ethics and values-based leadership. His programs are a natural fit with organizations interested in reinforcing their commitment to ethics and values and reducing vulnerability to costly ethics and compliance problems.

He is a business owner and author of the book The Trust Puzzle: How to Keep Your Company on the Ethical High Road. His articles have been published in a variety of industry publications and in ethics and compliance magazines such as Compliance & Ethics Professional, Corporate Compliance INSIGHTS, and ETHISPHERE.

A member of the National Speakers Association, he has earned their designation of CSP which stands for Certified Speaking Professional and he was also presented with NSA’s prestigious CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame Award for excellence and professionalism.

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Presentations

Presentations (4)

If Good Ethics is Good Business, Then What’s the Problem?

It seems that media reports of companies being fined, or accusations of unethical or illegal behavior, are just about a daily feature in news reports. We may even find ourselves asking “how” and “why” this could still be happening with so many organizations focusing on “doing the right thing” and touting a strong ethical culture.

Most folks would agree that solid ethical business practices are desirable, good and necessary for business. This program will explore the five challenges that threaten the reputation of an organization, and will present solutions to keep the focus on solid values and staying on the ethical high road.

The “problem” and solutions will focus on:

1. Compliance and Ethics Confusion.
2. The lack of Moral Awareness.
3. “Shades of Gray” ethical thinking.
4. The Death of Bland Training.
5. The Leadership Quagmire.

Taking the High Road

How to Succeed Ethically When Others Bend the Rules
Problems and consequences attributed to poor ethical decisions can arise when ethical behavior is not defined, understood, or demonstrated.

Consistent focus on ethics helps to foster an environment where:

• Ethical behavior is valued.
• Ethical behavior is considered the norm.
• Ethical decisions help to contribute to long-term success.

This program features easy-to-understand definitions of ethics, guidelines for tackling difficult decisions, practical examples, and a generous amount of humor; the result is an upbeat look at a key factor in long-term success.

Taking the High Road: How to Succeed Ethically When Others Bend the Rules. This program is a general ethics presentation for employees organization-wide.

Trust Me!

This program focuses on the unique and powerful role ethical leadership plays in successful organizations today. Covered in this program:

• Types of ethics and which type serves your organization best.
• Eight great leadership habits that enhance an ethical culture.
• Four considerations to keep in mind when faced with a difficult decision.
• How to recognize the “ethics gap” and what to do about it.
• Five leadership virtues that will positively affect your business culture.

An upbeat, humorous and entertaining program that offers a learning experience with practical ideas and techniques to help support and energize leaders!

The Trust puzzle: How To keep Your Company on the Ethical High Roadd

The Trust Puzzle: How to Keep Your Company on the Ethical High Road.
Trust issues, leadership missteps and ethics problems can threaten any organization, impact market value and cause irreversible damage. This strategic focus on leadership helps leaders at the best and most admired companies skillfully navigate the ethical high road to your company’s success.

This program on ethical leadership development and effectiveness include topics:
• Reputation: is the one you have, the one you want?
• Thinking ethically is uniquely different from thinking legally, right?
• Tone at the Top: Morale filters down never filters up!
• Moral credibility: How do you get it and what do you do with it?
• People listen with their eyes, so what are they hearing you?
This presentation is fast-paced, leadership focused and filled with ideas, techniques, and insights to help leaders fulfill their role in keeping their people and their company on the ethical high road!

Past talks (1)

Trust me! Insights into Ethical Leadership

Frank Bucaro

Denver, CO

July 6, 2018