Finally, a true “exhale” topic to think about: The compliance department is not operations. I think it is good news for some compliance officers and for others, it may be bad news. It is good to take a step back and really think about your role in the organization. Take a close look at and read what the compliance officer’s responsibilities are in the job description. Are you putting too much responsibility on yourself when it should amount to holding others accountable? Now that is an exhale moment!