CFO THOUGHT LEADER
The Future of Finance is Listening
CFO THOUGHT LEADER is a podcast featuring firsthand accounts of finance leaders who are driving change within their organizations.
We share the career journey of our spotlighted CFO guest: What do they struggle with? How do they persevere? What makes them successful CFOs? CFO THOUGHT LEADER is all about inspiring finance professionals to take a leadership leap. We know that by hearing about the successes — (and yes, also the failures) — of others, today’s CFOs can more confidently chart their own leadership paths across the enterprise and take inspired action.
We share the career journey of our spotlighted CFO guest: What do they struggle with? How do they persevere? What makes them successful CFOs? CFO THOUGHT LEADER is all about inspiring finance professionals to take a leadership leap. We know that by hearing about the successes — (and yes, also the failures) — of others, today’s CFOs can more confidently chart their own leadership paths across the enterprise and take inspired action.
Episodes
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Feb 1, 2018 • 27min
362: Five IPO Career Chapters
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Jan 29, 2018 • 38min
361: Acquiring Operational Smarts | Art Barter, CEO, Datron Communications
A brief summary of this episode
Jan 25, 2018 • 39min
360: The Bottom Line for Higher Education | Laurie Leo, CFO, Roberts Wesleyan College
A brief summary of this episode
Jan 22, 2018 • 36min
359: Your Life is Your Creation | Raana Zia, Author, CFO (emeritus), Dress Barn
A brief summary of this episode
Jan 20, 2018 • 3min
358.5 The Afterpod | Vince Burchianti, CFO, Firehouse Restaurant Group
A brief summary of this episode
Jan 18, 2018 • 40min
358: One Year After the IPO | Kim Drapkin, CFO, Jounce Therapeutics
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Jan 15, 2018 • 37min
357: Establishing Your Data Culture | Phong Le, CFO, MicroStrategy
More finance leaders are discovering how greater numeric transparency across the organization can have a positive impact on employee engagement and morale. CFO Phong Le tells us just which numbers should be shared and how they should be shared is what may distinguishes one CFO’s brand of leadership from another’s. Phong Le's background: Started as an engineer, moved to business school, then finance consultancy. He highlights the importance of diverse backgrounds for credibility and leadership. Career trajectory: Worked in IT, transitioned to financial planning and analysis (FP&A), led finance at various companies like Nexel International and EXO Communications, finally becoming CFO at MicroStrategy. Finance's evolution: Emphasizes the shift from a budgeting/cost-cutting role to a strategic business partner, using data transparency, sharable dashboards, and empathetic FP&A to drive decisions. MicroStrategy's focus: A pioneer in data intelligence, leveraging analytics and cloud technology to provide tailored, easily accessible solutions for businesses. Leadership philosophy: Advocates for transparency, evidenced by openly shared metrics across the company, creating a culture where decisions are driven by insights rather than just perfecting analyses.
Jan 12, 2018 • 5min
356.5 The Afterpod | Josh Blacher, CFO Therapix Biosciences
A brief summary of this episode
Jan 11, 2018 • 45min
356: The Power of Optimal Capital Allocation | Sean Quinn, CFO, Cimpress
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Jan 8, 2018 • 27min
355: When KPIs are Top of Mind | Four CFOs Tell Us Which Metrics Matter
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