N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

When there’s enough intrigue to keep a film crew busy, enough &# ah-ha&# moments for disconnected CEOS, and enough shock and dismay to satisfy a nationwide TV audience then I submit to you that the issue we’re discussing today is a very real one…Many CEOs are simply out of touch with their businesses.

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Blog Gordon CEO Consultative 401

Roundtable Talk

OCTOBER 12, 2010

And, I had to wonder, how motivating did Colleen Johnston, CFO, TD Bank Financial Group find that comment? Share this: This entry was posted in Leadership , Authenticity and tagged Ed Clark CEO TD Bank , Colleen Johnston CFO TD Bank Financial , walking the talk , lack of authenticity , womens advancement. Happy leading!

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CFO Banking Belief Systems Godin 54

Miles Anthony Smith

MAY 2, 2018

While many equate strong personal branding only to powerful leadership, there's a lot more that goes into crafting a personal brand statement. Great leaders often align their leadership values with personal beliefs and ethics of their own. I have a documented track record of business development, operational planning, and leadership.

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Brand Examples Career Godin 68

Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Jim Kim (President of the World Bank), Peter Drucker (founder of modern management), Paul Hersey (noted author, teacher, and personal mentor of mine), and Warren Bennis (one of the world’s greatest leadership thinkers of his time). Has been recognized as the World’s #1 Leadership Thinker. Author of two best-selling leadership books.

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Executive Coaching CEO Magazine Banking 70

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 29, 2011

The former CFO did not go quietly. Meanwhile, the CEO and new CFO had to raise capital and revenues to make up for the shortfall, which the disgruntled former CFO blamed on everyone else. Don't lend credibility by providing your answers to things that audiences might not know or care about. Don't sound defensive.

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CFO Chief Financial Officer Cooper Learning-by-Doing 15

Roundtable Talk

MARCH 12, 2010

The CFO, who is the named successor for the Prez, is Ricardo’s #1 detractor. Share this: This entry was posted in Career Derailer , Career Management , Leadership , Motivation , Power and tagged bullying , Career Derailer , peers , playing favourites. So, what bridges do you need to repair today? Happy leading!

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Career CFO Blog Godin 34

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 28, 2012

London's Grub Street , an early version of Madison Avenue, flourished as its "hacks" sold their writing services for persuading, and sometimes inflaming, audiences. Many companies, dipping their toes into social media and Web marketing, try to engage with bloggers who've built up audiences and exert influence over their buying decisions.

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How To Chief Technology Officer Audience Banking 12

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 15, 2016

This person is notably different from the audiences you ultimately need to communicate with in a clear and succinct way. He also saw how Sheila, his CFO, was going to be a critical expert for the group in a year where costs and budgets were coming to the forefront. He wanted to more purposely draw on that expertise now.

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Safe Harbor Goal Class Self-aware 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 18, 2011

But you shouldn't fake it or make up an answer to satisfy your audience. Prior to his academic career, he had been in the corporate world, holding a CFO position at a retailing and manufacturing company and working as the vice president and manager of the commercial lending division of a large bank. This may be true in some situations.

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P&L Committee Career Case Study 18

Harvard Business Review

JUNE 21, 2016

You used to be able to track everything with an Excel spreadsheet, personally designed by your CFO; now you’ve got an SAP installation in its place, supported by an entire IT department. He’s no longer thinking about serving and delighting his audience (customers). Your business is a success, but you feel like a failure.

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Company IPO Price Loyalty 9

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 14, 2011

Most presentations elicit those reactions because most presentations are polished and thorough and designed to satisfy their audience, as well as to build confidence that the speaker knows what he's talking about. When each person stood up to present his strategy, everyone else did one of two things: tune out or poke holes.

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CFO CEO Hotels Strategy 16