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.

Charisma 65

Charisma CFO CEO Execution 65

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. You know the issue of sequestered executives is a real problem when it’s main-stream enough to be made into a prime-time Reality TV show.

Blog 401

Blog Gordon CEO Consultative 401

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

In real life, as in the film Black Swan , Natalie Portman wants to win not only the leading role, but also its attendant accolades. I could be CFO," confessed one female executive with particularly strong credentials, "but I'm happy right where I am.". This post was co-authored with Melinda Marshall.

CFO 15

CFO Film Banking Execution 15

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 19, 2012

Rare, also, would be the strategy consultant tapped for a CFO role at a Fortune 100. He also starred in animated films , on stage , and on Broadway. Imagine a marketing consultant — experienced in industries from farming to financial services — being asked to run a $200 million budget for a big bank.

Career 15

Career Long-term Christensen CFO 15

Harvard Business Review

MAY 8, 2012

We all make pitches every day — for that highly-prized account; to a client who's reluctant to accept your scary proposal; for a skeptical CFO to loosen the purse strings; or for a wary new team to believe in you. Here's what I've learned about winning pitches like these: 1.

Belief Systems 17

Belief Systems Tips Audience CFO 17