You never saw it coming. One of your best people quit. How's it possible? You assumed all was well, and out of nowhere, the great employee dropped news you didn't see coming from this side of a spreadsheet. Why the Best…
Staff management
Ever feel like employees don’t listen to you? Ignore you? Or just don't get what you're saying. Well, you aren’t alone. Many leaders in and outside of Finance feel the same way you do. And it comes at a big…
If you've been in Finance for a long time, you know there are a lot of situations when you can trust your instincts. Beyond numbers, outlooks and budgets, there's one area where it’s best to stick to the facts: how…
Are you concerned you won't be able to retain good employees? You should be. And not just your employees. As a finance pro, you likely know that turnover is an expensive problem. By some estimates, it can cost 50% to…
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…
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…
