Treasury Professionals Must Build Influence and Stop Micromanaging to Advance with Greg Lattanzi

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 episode of Treasury Truth or Dare, host Ernie Humphrey chats with Greg Lattanzi, Treasury Manager at IGS Energy, about leadership, mentorship, and the evolving role of Treasury professionals. Greg shares his passion for day-to-day operations, his approach to empowering team members, and how networking, both internally and externally has shaped his career. He also opens up about his unexpected background in pool maintenance and his endurance as an ultramarathon runner, all while offering wisdom for those new to the field.Greg Lattanzi is an experienced Treasury professional with a dynamic background spanning finance, operations, and leadership. From his early days at Bridgestone Americas and Intelsat to his current leadership role at IGS Energy, Greg brings a hands-on, people-first approach to Treasury. Known for building internal Treasury brands within organizations and mentoring young professionals, he’s passionate about operational efficiency, professional development, and lifelong learning.Expect to Learn:How Greg transitioned from traditional finance to leading Treasury at IGS EnergyThe importance of building an internal Treasury brand within a companyHow to lead without micromanaging and empower team growthThe value of networking and mentorship in Treasury careersWhy hands-on experience beats theory when breaking into the professionGreg’s unexpected professional past and ultramarathon experiencesIn Today’s Episode:[00:00] - Introduction to Greg Lattanzi and his background[02:00] - Why Greg is passionate about cash management and day-to-day operations[03:04] - Leadership lessons: staying hands-off and empowering teams[04:16] - Greg’s unique past in pool maintenance and mentoring teens[05:27] - Greg’s ultramarathon achievements[06:15] - The power of networking in Treasury[08:47] - How to support new professionals in Treasury[10:00] - Greg’s advice: webinars, networking, certifications, and hands-on experience[10:47] - How receptive Treasury professionals are to networking[12:45] - Greg’s guilty pleasure movie: Margin Call[14:10] - The importance of leadership and trust in Treasury teams[15:21] - Building trust through transparency and growth-focused conversations[17:28] - Final thoughts on why Treasury is a rewarding and evolving fieldFollow Guest Greg Lattanzi...