Differences on the job can drive good finance leaders bananas. It's difficult to walk into work knowing you have to deal with employees, colleagues or even bosses who you clash with. You don't want to butt heads. And you don't…
Staff management
You might tell your finance employees, “Just be honest with me.” But could you ever fathom the thought that they're afraid to be honest with you (or any other leaders within your organization. Unfortunately, it's a reality. More than half…
When you look around your finance department, you probably see a group of people that hardly resembles the pool of co-workers you were a part of before you became their leader. They’re likely younger, better educated, less experienced, more tech-savvy…
Let's say you asked your finance team, “What’s the biggest obstacle you face in getting the job done every day?” And they give an answer more honest and shocking than you expected: They replied with a resounding “You.” Yes, you.…
Negative energy can take over fast if we’re not paying attention. Once it has a grip, it’s hard to kill that vibe in a negative workplace. The negativity might not be outright bullying or shouting matches. After all, most people…
When your employees hum along and do their best work, you probably hum along feeling pretty good that you have a great crew. But make no mistake. That's not luck. You've done a good job leading them. And some timeless…
Accomplished salespeople are some of the most highly sought-after creatures on the business planet. You probably know that because, in Finance, you're quite familiar with their contributions to the organization. But there's more to salespeople than the numbers they bring…
Think of all the excellent leaders you've watched and admired -- the people who might have preceded you in Finance or the C-Suite. They were high achievers. Just like you are. But high achievers are often so passionate about their…
To become a better leader, it's been said that you need to get out of your comfort zone. If that's the case, the place you want to be is your "discomfort zone." But gosh, doesn't that sound uncomfortable?! Yes, it…
When’s the last time you asked your finance employees what they really think? About anything – their jobs, the company’s prospects, the physical space, what they get stuck on most. When did you last get feedback that matters? Forget “brainstorming”…
Storytelling isn’t just for the office gossip anymore. It has real leadership advantages. Finance leaders can more effectively sway people with stories than with logic. A well-delivered tale can win hearts, minds and budget negotiations. Here are the keys to…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is perfect for a range of Finance tasks. Billing, analysis data processing and other mundane but critical duties come to mind. But could AI also be the solution to the growing shortage of accountants? It's possible. And…
