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When a CFO’s “Head In The Cloud” Is a Good Thing

N2Growth Blog

Having a CFO with a “head in the cloud” might be a good thing if we’re talking about cloud computing, cognitive technologies, and AI that has significantly influenced this role. The evolutionary path of the Chief Financial Officer continues with assuming the driving seat in companies’ digital transformation.

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7 Principles to Lead with Imagination

Leading Blog

Brian Paradis was the Chief Financial Officer for Florida Hospital when he was tasked with leading the troubled organization in 2006. At the same time, you must become self-aware about the influence your ego casts. In a disruptive world, we need leaders with more imagination. Your ego must be managed.

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Build Your Team Like an Executive

Harvard Business Review

For example, Tim Sheahan, Chief Financial Officer for a large division of a multi-national corporation, aspires to become CFO of a Fortune 100 company in the future. Beyond adopting this kind of thinking, such leaders employ several steps to build and continuously upgrade their team.

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The Most Important Negotiation in Your Life

Harvard Business Review

Learning to communicate well and to influence other people are essential skills in business. The Big Four are: The Chief Executive Officer: your inner Dreamer. The Chief Financial Officer: your inner Thinker. The Chief Operating Officer: your inner Warrior. Negotiating with yourself?