Miles Anthony Smith

MAY 2, 2018

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LDRLB

APRIL 21, 2020

One study, for example, recruited people who had been unexpectedly forced to look for new work. And there are so many examples throughout history of leaders embracing that underdog status. Even in business history there are countless examples of leaders saying, “You know what? It was a non-starter for the CFO.

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Mark Sanborn

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In this article, I’ll explain five of the most common cognitive biases that affect C-level executives, illustrate them with real-world examples, and offer pragmatic strategies to counteract their effects. In Practice: A CFO might confidently project revenue figures while neglecting market uncertainties and potential disruptions.

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HR Digest

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Behaviors like emotional intelligence, communication, and adaptability are examples. Coding, budgeting, and marketing operations are examples. Hire a Chief Future Officer (CFO). To accommodate the escalating speed of change and plans for the future, hire a new type of CFO. They reflect deep expertise in a specific area.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 9, 2017

He has observed in many companies that a C-suite team represents a balance of types , for instance, an introverted CEO who chooses an extroverted CFO to bring strengths to the table that he or she doesn’t have. “On Google relies on sample work tests in addition to structured interviews as it assesses candidates, for example.

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Center for Creative Leadership

APRIL 24, 2019

I recently spoke with the CEO of a medium-sized manufacturing company about his new CFO who was poised to attend our flagship program for senior executives, Leadership at the Peak. She was respected by colleagues and employees, and over time had become the right-hand assistant to the CFO. How to Increase Your Executive Presence.

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LDRLB

APRIL 21, 2020

One study, for example, recruited people who had been unexpectedly forced to look for new work. And there are so many examples throughout history of leaders embracing that underdog status. Even in business history there are countless examples of leaders saying, “You know what? It was a non-starter for the CFO.

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CFO Motivation Industry Participative 78

Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 20, 2012

During the financial earnings call, CEO Gary Kelly , CFO Laura Wright and Executive VP Robert (Bob) E. One example provided was “stretching the day out” by adding flights earlier or later in the day. Southwest Airlines ( LUV ) announced the 39th consecutive year of profitability yesterday.

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Next Level Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

A number of them have brought me back to work with them again as they move to their next level like from CFO to COO or, in another example, several times over the years as the leader moved from VP to SVP to business unit president to, finally, CEO of his company. I have so many examples of how that works so I’ll share just one.

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Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Here is an example of a team that thought the same thing. Was struggling with sales representatives and project managers turning in expense and budget reports on-time…They told me “We have tried everything and our CFO is tired to putting out fires for us.”. Do you have an example of a cooperation loop? What do you think?

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 25, 2016

What receives far less attention is that, more and more in our increasingly complex, volatile, and fully-globalized business world, the effectiveness of such action depends on a powerful partnership between the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the General Counsel (GC).

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

He provides you proven techniques, workshop processes, real-world case studies and examples and insightful observations from business leaders and his own career – which includes 20 years as an executive at IBM and CFO positions at Cisco and Red Hat.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 1, 2017

Everyone knows the roles and responsibilities for a CEO, CFO and CTO but change the wording and a different picture emerges. Imagine, for example, a CEO tasked as the Chief Engagement Officer.” Molly summarizes, “It’s been said that we don’t only learn from good examples.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Seychelle Hicks, a team manager at Silicon Valley’s Bloomreach, says her expert guide helped her learn to navigate rough terrain on the mountain, coaching and leading by example. One guide told me that he would teach his clients in the lodge, coach clients on steep snow slopes, and guide firmly when things got tough. It’s about showing them.”

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CEO Insider

APRIL 24, 2023

Many statistics support this conclusion, but four Latin American countries offer very recent, specific examples. China has leapt ahead of the US in the race to global domination. They serve as harbingers and also as warnings that the US needs to change its policies.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

This is a perfect example of the power of a be-like-water strategy. He was President, CFO, General Counsel, and the second largest shareholder of PDS Tech prior to its purchase by AKKA Technologies. He put out his hand and shook mine, and I just said, “There’s nothing for you here.” I wasn’t threatening. I wasn’t afraid. Be like water.

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Open-book CFO Learning-by-Doing Audience 100

Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 22, 2014

The leading candidate is the scheming CFO played by Frederic March, a passionless, colorless bean counter groping for power, but with no vision beyond increasing dividend payouts to stockholders. You might say, for example, “Herbert, it’s so good to meet you!” Be a Good Listener. Start by learning to remember names.

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Charisma Leadership CFO Learning-by-Doing 222

Surviving Leadership

OCTOBER 29, 2018

This (pretty long) document has evolved over the years and is often cited as an example of how that company just “gets it.” At this meeting, employees heard from the CEO, CHRO, General Counsel, COO, CFO, CMO, and any business leaders spearheading a major initiative. Lesson: You want people to think like an owner?

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Lars Sudmann, former CFO of Procter & Gamble Belgium, TEDx presenter, leadership and board advisor, and executive coach, believes that companies should provide consistent feedback to all of their employees. During the actual interview, look for examples of high performance. Feedback is an essential part of engaging employees.

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Charan Attrition Morale Survey 257

Tanveer Naseer

MAY 10, 2016

He has observed in many companies that a C-suite team represents a balance of types, for instance, an introverted CEO who chooses an extroverted CFO to bring strengths to the table that he or she doesn’t have. “On Google relies on sample work tests in addition to structured interviews as it assesses candidates, for example.

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How To Diversity CFO Education 100

Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 7, 2020

The firm might have relied on their rolodex to place a CFO in New York City, but this doesn’t mean they can do the same and find you a candidate in Chicago. For example, ask how are they sourcing – from a pre-defined “rolodex” of vetted contacts or systematically across a broad pool of candidates that fit the agreed-upon search profile?

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Execution Chief Financial Officer Industry Strategy 213

Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Recently, in a conversation with the CFO of a blue chip company, I observed an example of the impact of this increased compensation. The CFO replied, "You are getting paid as much a partner in one of the top professional services firms.

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Health Care CFO Competitive Advantage Outsourcing 132

Marshall Goldsmith

AUGUST 15, 2011

Set aside time to learn the ins and outs of your businesses - for example: revenue drivers, influences on profitability, corporate vision, and budget. For example, you don't want the CEO and CFO coming to you and saying, "You never justify why we're spending so much money, so we're cutting your budget."

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Healthcare, for example, is more susceptible to crypto-locker ransomware like the infamous WannaCry. Private companies, by contrast, are less aware and agile in terms of prevention and response; protecting their brand, for example, or proactively communicating with clients. Threats vary from sector to sector.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Here’s an example. Maybe your CFO is a family friend. Your behaviors and practices set the example for what is acceptable, and they will be replicated to the point that they inform the organization’s culture. Their organizational culture happens by default. You’re avoiding some tough calls. And, you operate in a fishbowl.

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Delegation Maturity CEO Execution 208

Coaching Tip

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Buying levels of the customer — In my Coke example above, I am the sole person in the buying process. Think about the Boeing Engineer evaluating a GE jet engine for a new airplane…a CIO evaluating a new Enterprise Resource Planning System software provider…or a CFO reviewing audit firms. .

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Mike Cardus

JUNE 3, 2011

Last week I met with a CFO who was told by his boss, the CEO, that he needs to “start speaking up more at board meetings.” After exploring this for about 30 minutes with him I asked, “Can you think of an example and location where you feel confident in speaking up?”

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 26, 2015

Does the CFO of the company you’re looking to acquire really have confidence in the revenue numbers he’s projecting? If he has committed an act of wrongdoing, for example, rationalize the behavior by assuring him that everyone is human, and that sometimes good people just make bad decisions.

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Short-term CFO Long-term Learning-by-Doing 120

Marshall Goldsmith

JUNE 16, 2013

Who would you rather have as a CFO? For example, we assume our doctors know medicine, so we judge them on their bedside manner. All other things being equal, your people skills (or lack thereof) become more pronounced the higher up you go. It’s not enough to be smart. You have to be smart — and something else.

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CO2

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Notice in the example I’ve provided below (which is organized by function) how the CEO has the COO promotion ready, and the COO has two possible candidates (both the CFO and the VP of Operations) and has chosen the VP of Operations. Note: In the example below I haven’t fully blown out the chart.

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Leadership Styles COO Learning-by-Doing Planning 87

CO2

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Notice in the example I’ve provided below (which is organized by function) how the CEO has the COO promotion ready, and the COO has two possible candidates (both the CFO and the VP of Operations) and has chosen the VP of Operations. Note: In the example below I haven’t fully blown out the chart.

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Leadership Styles COO Learning-by-Doing Planning 78

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The CFO will care about profits. The CFO might be interested but would wonder how profitable those sales will be. In the examples I provided earlier I wrote “$XMM” or “X%” to serve as a placeholder. I’m making a pitch for entering the Italian and German markets no matter who my stakeholder is.

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Metrics CFO Chief Financial Officer Marketing 50

The Empowered Buisness

JULY 14, 2015

For example, A successful CFO is likely to have such MAPs (Motivation and Attitudinal patterns) as — strong motivation toward procedures over options; a preference for solving problems over focus on goals; and a high past time orientation that drives focus on traditions, past experience and benchmarks. Below are 2 examples.

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Motivation Leadership McClelland Long-term 100

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Smart product managers know the value of having allies in the CFO’s office. When the PM makes a concerted effort to have a strong relationship with sales, their product success will increase. Accounting/Finance: This group is often completely ignored by product management.

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Productivity Products Management Leadership 182

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

Here’s a case example. Eventually her team ended up with a portfolio of investments that caught the attention of the CFO and CEO because some were bringing new technologies into the company’s supply chain, and others were hinting at new business models for engaging with customers.

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Marshall Goldsmith

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Following are two classic examples how succession plans may lack realism: The head of engineering is a high performing leader who has the potential to be COO. The CFO is a high performing leader who has passed all the assessment criteria to be a high potential, ready-now candidate for the CEO job. Stay realistic.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

If your CFO handles all communications with your banking relationships, and your Chief Investment Officer handles all of your investor relations, you’re flat out missing the boat. moravecglobal Here's another example of disconnected leadership and the consequences for, in this case, students, faculty and taxpayers.

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