Staying Sharp as a CFO: Insider Tips from Melissa Howatson

CFOs are experts in growing a business, navigating volatile economic environments, and acting as leaders inside and outside the organization. But as they focus on these big-picture problems, they naturally become removed from many day-to-day operat...

Episode 34 of the The CFO Show podcast, hosted by Vena Solutions, titled "Staying Sharp as a CFO: Insider Tips from Melissa Howatson" was published on July 2, 2024 and runs 22 minutes.

July 2, 2024 ·22m · The CFO Show

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CFOs are experts in growing a business, navigating volatile economic environments, and acting as leaders inside and outside the organization. But as they focus on these big-picture problems, they naturally become removed from many day-to-day operations. It can be a challenge to stay sharp on basic skills and be informed about new trends and technologies.   Thomas Krolak, Director of FP&A at Vena, has a front-row seat to how our CFO and show host, Melissa Howatson, handles this challenge. In this episode, Thomas and Melissa flip the script, with Thomas interviewing Melissa about how to stay sharp as a CFO. Melissa discusses some best practices for continued learning, as well as some humbling moments in her leadership career.  Learn how CFOs keep their tactical skills sharp as they move a little farther away from day-to-day action.  Discussed in This Episode: How busy CFOs can stay current with industry trends. The value of sharing insights with peers, mentors, and your broader network. How to maximize ROI from conferences and other external learning opportunities. Why is it important to revisit foundational skills from time to time. The benefits of learning from rising stars within your organization. For CFO insights, episode show notes, and exclusive blog content, visit thecfoshowpodcast.com.

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CFOs are experts in growing a business, navigating volatile economic environments, and acting as leaders inside and outside the organization. But as they focus on these big-picture problems, they naturally become removed from many day-to-day operations. It can be a challenge to stay sharp on basic skills and be informed about new trends and technologies.

Thomas Krolak, Director of FP&A at Vena, has a front-row seat to how our CFO and show host, Melissa Howatson, handles this challenge. In this episode, Thomas and Melissa flip the script, with Thomas interviewing Melissa about how to stay sharp as a CFO. Melissa discusses some best practices for continued learning, as well as some humbling moments in her leadership career.

Learn how CFOs keep their tactical skills sharp as they move a little farther away from day-to-day action.

Discussed in This Episode:

How busy CFOs can stay current with industry trends.
The value of sharing insights with peers, mentors, and your broader network.
How to maximize ROI from conferences and other external learning opportunities.
Why is it important to revisit foundational skills from time to time.
The benefits of learning from rising stars within your organization.

For CFO insights, episode show notes, and exclusive blog content, visit thecfoshowpodcast.com.

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