Lawrence Mathews, Chief Financial Officer at the Institute for Population Health, recalls his mother’s lessons on mutual respect.
Making Copies & Changes at Xerox Corp
Veteran financial leader Kathryn Mikells on navigating teams through organizational transformation
A Personal and Professional High Wire Act
Zimbra CFO Kristin Reichert on Balancing Myriad Work Tasks and Her Full-Time Responsibilities of Being a Wife and Mother of Four By Jill Yarberry-Laybourn Professionals today walk a tightrope, balancing numerous responsibilities at work and at home. There are often obstacles along the path, and the weight on one’s shoulders sometimes gets out of balance. Those executives who are truly effective …
Editor’s Note – July/Aug 2014 Issue
Whether you have been glued to your television watching World Cup soccer matches or spending your summer evenings as a spectator to little league games, you may have noticed something: the teams that succeed—regardless of their age or talent level—are the teams that have cohesiveness. Through clear communication, all of the separate parts are able to work together and drive …
Use a Crisis to Transform Your Company Culture
As CFO of BioTelemetry, Heather Getz saved the start-up financially during the economic crisis; her leadership has nurtured and transformed the company culture in unexpected ways, too.
Why Understanding Every Aspect of the Business and Building the Right Culture are Essential
With an open-door policy and a focus on nurturing cross-department relationships, CFO Susan Young is ushering MarVista Entertainment into a new paradigm where finance has a symbiotic relationship with other key corporate functions.
Why Finance Should Be Played as a Team Sport
Bob Feller, EVP and CFO at Palace Sports & Entertainment, explains why ball hogs are harmful in the Finance Department
The 360-Degree CFO
Purchasing Power CFO Scott Rosenberg describes his 360-degree approach to corporate finance, and why it could pay off for you too.
Would David or Goliath Be a Better Businessperson?
ZICO Beverages’ former CFO and COO Candace Crawford believes the best executives embody a little of both.
When a Step Back Is Actually a Step Forward
For Under Armour CFO Brad Dickerson, an uncertain career move turned out to be the perfect fit.
The Secret to CFO Success Isn’t Math
It’s management, according to Marc Washington, CFO of Beachbody. He explains why the best finance executives act more like businesspeople than bankers. By Stephanie Harris With a background in business, Marc Washington was not your traditional Chief Financial Officer (CFO). But his willingness to take on new opportunities in unfamiliar territories led Washington to his current role as President and …
What Building a Baseball Team Can Teach You About Building a Career
Having landed his dream job, Arizona Diamondbacks CFO Tom Harris offers tips for getting yours.
Swimming With Sharks: A Swimmer’s Guide to C-Suite Supremacy
Former swimmer and military officer Greg Freiberg went from backstrokes to barracks to boardrooms. Here, the CFO of Dex One recounts his journey.
How to Achieve 20 Consecutive Quarters of Growth
CFO Wendy Beck reveals how Jim Collins’ “Good to Great” inspired sustained business growth at Norwegian Cruise Line.
Why Baseball Might Be the World’s Greatest Business
Instead of centerfield, Major League Baseball CFO Jonathan Mariner swings for the bottom line.
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