Integrity and Ethics in the CFO Role: Leadership by Example
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Integrity and ethics: few concepts are as essential and frequently debated in the corporate world, particularly in finance.  These values form the backbone of trust between an organization and its stakeholders—employees, customers, investors, and society. The CFO’s role in establishing and maintaining this trust cannot be overstated.  As companies grow…Read More

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Executive Leadership Lessons for Challenging Times
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We have all read books, seen documentaries, and heard people describe the legendary leadership qualities of Lincoln, MLK, and Mandela. However, most of us will never have to deal with the overwhelming odds those and many other great leaders had to navigate. Yet, as executive leaders, we must often guide…Read More

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5 Ways CFOs Can Lead Through Expert Negotiation
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No longer confined to the back office, today’s CFOs are strategic partners who play a critical role in shaping the future of their organizations. As such, negotiation is one of the most crucial skills a CFO must master. CFOs negotiate high-stakes business objectives that can distinguish organizational success from failure….Read More

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Mastering Multinational Management: Expert Advice on International Spans of Control
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Put simply, a span of control is the number of employees a manager directly supervises. Reality makes things more complex, though, particularly when that manager’s responsibilities span different functional areas and time zones. A CFO is often responsible for more than just finance, and in my career, I’ve had the…Read More

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