Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I think a huge part of the way he motivates people are these displays of sharpness, which people just don’t expect him, because they mistake him for a b r or goofball.” Entrepreneurs are actually not risk takers,” says X.com CFO Roelof Botha. They’re risk mitigators.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

We share a sharp focus on the important goals in front of us, unlocking embedded profitability and reshaping our healthcare strategy to deliver sustainable value for our stakeholders.” Another member of the new Walgreens Boots Alliance leadership is Manmohan Mahajan, the new Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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Strategy Driven

MAY 4, 2019

Before starting as CFO, I repeatedly scanned through my leadership qualities, considering how I would present myself to my new colleagues. Most leadership positions demand foresight, complex problem solving, and creativity, that of which requires sharp mental faculty. They should connect with employees. They should be story-tellers.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Maybe your CFO is a family friend. To reach and stay at the top of their game, every elite athlete continues to practice, keep their skills sharp, and grow their capacity to win. Their organizational culture happens by default. Leaders know that building a culture by design is critical to business success. Here’s an example.

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Mark Thompson – New York Times bestselling author, coach, investor and advisor to leaders who are transforming their companies—from Virgin’s Richard Branson and Apple’s Steve Jobs, to Pinterest founder Evan Sharp. Facebook’s first HR hire, she has led global people programs, been an HR Business Partner, and CFO.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 21, 2011

The Bad: The Local Coffee Shop In tough economic times, small business owners should have a laser-sharp focus on great customer service, doing everything they can to ensure their customers feel respected and loved. Read on for examples from my own experience and lessons on what can be learned from the good and bad sides of customer service.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 30, 2011

He is brutal about making sure a razor-sharp, customer experience-focused approach actually happens. According to Fortune Magazine , only one executive at the firm — the CFO — has P&L responsibility. Enforce brutal accountability for the customer experience. Apple employees accept that the firm is a meritocracy.

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