Episodes
030: Becoming a Trusted Business Advisor
Send a text We need to transition to a Trusted Business Advisor so we help leaders from around the company to grow and develop the business. As Finance and Accounting professionals, we have insights that others often do not have. In the episode, I have three recommendations: Tell a story with the n…
029: Overcoming Indecisiveness
Send a text Leaders make decisions every day. You must become comfortable making decisions. There are many types of decisions, and it's critical that as leaders, we make timely decisions so we can move forward. We should not dwell on "what-ifs" or have regret. Make the decision and move on. In the …
Improving the Monthly Close Process
Send a text Episode #28: We must continue to improve the monthly close process so we add value and help our senior leaders do their jobs better with valuable insights about the business. Monthly close isn't only to close the books, but to really figure out what happened so we can determine if the b…
027: The Positive Impact of Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Send a text Understanding Emotional Intelligence is our ability to be self-aware of our own words, actions, and attitude and how it affects others. We need to know ourselves so we can become a better leader who can inspire and create a positive environment where our team can thrive. I discuss the t…
026: Effective Collaboration
Send a text Collaboration done right can help solve problems by using the expertise and knowledge around the organization. When you collaborate with others, you get the benefit of the insights that you may have missed when working alone. In the episode, I discuss the following: How collaboration ca…
Growing Your Influence
Send a text Episode #25: Growing your influence is a key step in your journey in becoming a senior leader. You have a unique role, because you have the opportunity to speak with many leaders across the organization. This provides a chance to talk about how to best support the strategy and to share …
024: How to Disagree Professionally with Your Supervisor
Send a text We are obligated to speak up about a decision if it's not in the best interest of the organization. In this episode, I discuss four steps to professionally disagree with your supervisor about a pending decision, Be in the proper mindset,Our approach and method,Bring data, analysis, and …
Five Great Habits To Improve Your Day
Send a text Episode # 23: Your habits often define who you are, and what you can accomplish. In the episode, I recommend five habits that you can incorporate into your day, Improve your morning and evening routines,How can you reduce your mid-day stress,Better time management,Written goals, and,Tea…
022: You Need a Well Trained Team
Send a text You need a well-trained team behind you, because you can't get all the work done alone. To go to a higher level, you need an empowered and trained team ready to take on challenges. In Finance and Accounting, we deal with a hectic list of tasks, reports, additional analysis, and monthly …
021: Set Yourself Apart From Your Peers
Send a text You must set yourself apart from your peers so you get recognized by senior leaders and advance your career. Just doing your job every day will not get you promoted. Only completing tasks that have been assigned to you won’t help you advance. I discuss five areas that can help set you a…