The New Math of CFO's: 70% People, 30% Math with Richard McBride

How has the Real Math of Business changed for CFO's in the last 20 years? Well, our guest today claims it is almost opposite to what it was 20 years ago.If you're a Finance Leader in Australia or New Zealand, chances are you already know today's guest. Richard McBride has spent close to 20 years embedded in the A/NZ finance leadership community - As Editor of CFO Magazine and Producer of the CFO Series, he truly is the go-to person for CFOs past, present and future. With over 300 Trans-Tasman in-person and online events delivered and a network of more than 22,500 finance leaders, Richard is passionate about helping CFOs learn, connect, and grow. He's also the man responsible for possibly the world's largest collection of CFO selfies!In this engaging interview, Richard McBride shares insights on the evolving role of CFOs, the importance of trust and relationships, and how the CFO role is shifting from numbers to people leadership. Discover how business success is increasingly driven by transparency, authenticity, and strategic influence.To reach out to Richard McBride:https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-mcbride-35b61977/And you can check out CFO Magazine:https://cfomagazine.com.au/For more information on Alena and the Real Math of Business:https://www.alenabennett.com.au/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alenabennett/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Richard McBride00:39 Thought Provoking Question: How is your Corporate Money Mindset Holding You Back?03:37 Conversation with Richard McBride06:01 Connecting with CFOs: A Unique Perspective08:58 Maintaining a Successful Business for 20 Years14:31 Navigating Challenges During the Pandemic23:47 The Evolving Role of CFOs28:43 The Real Math of Business: People vs. Math32:46 The Evolving Role of CFOs34:37 The Shift in CFO Branding37:07 CFOs Stepping into the Spotlight37:36 Diverse Career Paths for CFOs40:03 The Impact of Mid-Market Businesses43:08 Leveraging Technology for Growth45:08 The Importance of Human Connection56:16 Scaling Energy and Community Engagement01:03:59 Teaching Financial Literacy to the Next Generation