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…
Staff management
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…
Managing finance professionals is a continual improvement process. You want them to master a skill, grasp new knowledge or achieve a higher goal -- then move on to the next. For many finance leaders, it's a privilege to take employees…
Finance pros work with numbers mostly. But finance employees want to hear some important things from their bosses regularly. So you might want to keep your words in check, too! Whether you're an open-door or scheduled-meeting boss, finance employees need…
Even the best finance pros -- whom leaders love and employees revere -- get their share of complainers. You know the ones: They never see the upside of anything, are persistently negative and never seem to know when to stifle…
Even the best finance pros face times when they have difficult things they don't want to say to their team, boss or clients. And they struggle with how to approach the difficult subject. Think of the last time you had…
Successful finance pros get to the top by knowing and doing a lot. But one of the most practical skills you can have when you're a finance leader is knowing how and when to effectively delegate. Being able to tap…
In Finance, you need the right answers. All. The. Time. But you probably often get half-answers, some wishy-washy answers, a few "I don't knows" and a lot of blank stares. Usually, the fastest way to right answers is better questions.…
Disagreements are at the heart of destruction in any industry. But disagreements in finance threaten to hurt business, books and people. The good news: If you know the value of handling disagreements favorably nothing is at risk. In fact, disagreements…
