An unfortunate but integral part of being a compliance officer is bringing business leaders bad news. However, by combining frameworks from crisis management with strong compliance functions, a CCO can manage expectations and help leaders show up as their best selves. This article distills insights from a panel discussion at SCCE’s 24^th Annual Compliance & Ethics Institute featuring Angie Gorman, managing director at FTI Consulting; Ellen Hunt, vice president for the global ethics and compliance program at Cushman & Wakefield; and Junna Ro, head of strategic legal initiatives at the University of California. They discussed leaders’ reactions to unwelcome news, offering practical strategies for how compliance professionals can help companies embrace and act on it. See “Insights From Whistleblowers on How to Foster a Speak‑Up Culture” (Oct. 22, 2025).