The Treasury Lessons for CFOs to Fix Risk Failures & Build Strategic Impact in 2025 with John Paris

Is your professional brand getting lost in the Treasury Industry? Level up your unique brand’s presence with professional guidance from my ebook now for FREE: https://bit.ly/branding-guide-CPT--------------------------------------------------------In this energizing episode of Treasury Truth or Dare, host Ernie Humphrey welcomes John Paris, Treasury &amp; Finance Thought Leader and soon-to-be senior leader at T. Main. With over 15 years of hands-on experience building Treasury departments from scratch, John shares critical insights on why 2025 will be a pivotal year for the profession and what it takes to succeed.The episode features the signature “truth or dare” format, with John unpacking key Treasury risks, managing multigenerational teams, and why charisma matters more than ever in finance. From singing Sinatra to speaking hard truths about leadership, John brings a refreshing and practical perspective to the mic.Expect to Learn:Why charisma and communication are must-haves for Treasury leadersHow to manage performance across different generationsThe hidden risks Treasury must tackle in contract terms and operationsWhy 2025 could make or break the future of TreasuryHow AI, hedging, and cross-sector knowledge will shape your next moveJohn’s surprising way to decompress after work (spoiler: it involves a mic!)In Today’s Episode:[00:00] - Why international finance will require sharper Treasury skills in 2025[00:35] - Meet John Paris and his 15-year journey across CVS, UNFI, and Gilbane[03:02] - Truth or Dare begins: Lessons in managing across generations[07:25] - Why risk assessment is the most overlooked (and vital) Treasury skill[11:46] - Karaoke Dare: John sings Sinatra live[13:06] - What the ideal Treasury webinar should focus on[17:14] - Why 2025 is a critical year for Treasury leaders[19:11] - John’s advice for aspiring professionals: Learn tech, take risks, and network boldlyFollow Guest John Paris:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joparis/Follow Host Ernie Humphrey on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erniehumphrey/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ernest.humphrey.180Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humphrey.ernie/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@TreasuryTruthorDare<p...