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Feb 16, 2026 19 min

Stop Asking ‘What If It Fails?’ — A Global CFO’s Mindset Shift

from Behind Numbers Hosted by Alessandro Cozzi

What separates good leaders from great ones? In this episode of Behind Numbers, we explore, with Jenny Fuss – CFO at Crowley, a powerful mindset shift that changes how leaders think about risk, failure, and decision-making. “Your energy flows where your focus goes.” “Everything is figure-outable.” “Stop asking: What if it fails?” Jenny shares lessons from a global career that took her from Germany to China to the United States; navigating complexity,cultural shifts, and high-stakes leadership decisions along the way. We dive into: • The mindset shift that reframes fear of failure • The difference between “reporting the weather” and “steering the ship” as a CFO • Why energy and focus shape outcomes more than strategy alone • What global leadership teaches you about adaptability • How finance leaders should think about risk in uncertain times • AI, transformation, and the evolving role of the modern CFO This conversation goes beyond balance sheets and numbers. It’s about courage, clarity, and the responsibility of leadership when the stakes are high. If you're a founder, CFO, entrepreneur, or aspiring leader, this episode will challenge the way you think about decision-making under pressure. 🎙 Welcome to Behind Numbers: where we look beyond thesurface to uncover what’s not visible from the outside. If this resonates, subscribe for more conversations with business and finance leaders who share the pivotal moments that shaped their careers. #Leadership #CFO #Finance #ExecutiveLeadership #BehindNumbers

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