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The Finance Leader Podcast — 258 episodes

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1

Small Business Series - A Practical Pricing Checkup, Are You Charging Enough (Ep 3)

2

Small Business Series - Why Profitable Businesses Still Run Out of Cash (Ep 2)

3

Small Business Series - Why Sales Growth Can Still Feel Like Struggle (Ep 1)

4

Developing the FP&A Training Plan - Building a More Strategic Finance Capability

5

SWOT Analysis for a Competitive Strategic Advantage

6

Overcome the AI Overwhelm

7

How Agile Strategy Can Transform FP&A from a Reporting Function to a Strategic Business Partner

8

Start Shaping Strategic Decisions Instead of Only Reporting Financial Results, Deliver Real Impact to Senior Leaders

9

When FP&A Translates Drivers, Strategy Finally Moves

10

How Clear Priorities, Trust, And Timely Decisions Transform Performance

11

Finance Leadership, Beyond The Numbers

12

Month-End Close Procedures Improvement by Using the Army's After-Action Review Process

13

Aligning Finance Teams For Real Impact

14

Building Strategic Finance Capacity through Alignment, Automation, and Development

15

Strategic Accounting, Not Just Reporting

16

FP&A and Operations: Creating Powerful Partnerships for Strategic Growth

17

Manipulative Leadership: When Positivity Becomes a Weapon

18

Finance Leader Learning Priorities Now

19

Revisiting Coaching Effort: How Did the Las Vegas Aces Perform?

20

Change Is Not Just Inevitable—It's Your Competitive Edge

21

Forensic Accounting: The World of Financial Detectives

22

Developing an Effective Audit Strategy to Support Business Objectives

23

Protecting Financial Health Through Strategic Risk Analysis

24

The Audit Team Manager: How Audit Leadership Drives Organizational Success

25

The Audit Blueprint: CFO's Guide to Financial Integrity

26

Audit & Risk: Season 20 Preview - Internal Controls, Accountability, and Strategy

27

The Bridge Builder: Leadership as Your First Priority

28

Focus Over Distraction: A Check-in on Our 2025 Goals

29

Lessons on Coaching Effort: a Las Vegas Aces Leadership Case Study

30

Breaking Free from the Performance Rut: How Leaders Can Overcome Complacency

31

Transforming Business without Sacrificing Employee Satisfaction: Interview with Service Physics Co-Founders, Brian Reece and Steve Crowley

32

Building the Future of Contract Management - Interview with the CEO of Concord Worldwide, Matt Lhoumeau

33

Challenging Your Thought Process

34

A Review of Personal Accountability to Continue Your Pathway Towards Success

35

Outdated Processes: The Silent Killer of Company Growth

36

Leadership Essentials Revisited

37

Building High-Performance Teams Through Leadership and Communication

38

Are Competitors Affecting Your Customer Traffic?

39

Want to Boost Team Performance? Here’s How to Coach Better!

40

Become a Proactive Leader with Situational Awareness

41

Leaders Must Set a Great Example of Focus During Times of Unpredictability

42

Mastering Genuine Positivity Without the Pitfalls

43

Stay on Track for Long-Term Success - Our First Check-in for 2025

44

Embracing Change and Driving Success for Finance Leaders

45

Empower Your Career by Building More Confidence

46

Personal Accountability Strategy for Success in 2025

47

On to 2025: What Are You Planning in the Upcoming Year?

48

Plan a Leadership Reset and Rest Before the New Year

49

From Challenges to Opportunities in Leadership

50

Using Leadership to Turn the Year-End Chaos into Achievement

51

Transforming Leadership: Developing Leader's Eyes to Identify and Solve Problems

52

Empowering Leadership: Overcoming Team Frustrations and Building Confidence

53

Mike Manalac, Accounting Manager at Google Interview - Navigating Career Changes in Accounting

54

Building a Successful and Healthy Work Environment: An Introduction to Helping Your Team Thrive

55

Leadership is the Most Important Skill to Develop: Empower Your Team for Innovation and Success

56

Transform Your Success in 2024: Mastering SMART Goals with a Growth Mindset

57

Customer Traffic Considerations During Competitor Disruptions

58

Revisiting the Importance of Finance Agility and Digital Transformation.

59

Building a High-Performance Finance Team: A Strategy for Effective Recruitment and Talent Development

60

SMART Goal Planning for Finance Leaders

61

Leading with Accountability: A Call to Action for Finance Professionals

62

Lessons in Strategic Communication for Finance Professionals

63

Uniting Individuals with Leadership: A Discussion on Improving Team Performance

64

Inspiring Greatness: Transformative Leadership Principles

65

Wassia Kamon Interview - VP of Finance and Corporate Controller, How to Emphasize Your Value

66

Mastering Strategic Decision-Making: Aligning Business Strategy with Finance and Accounting Systems

67

Mark McMillion Interview - A Discussion on Growing Our Leadership and Mastering Conflict Management

68

Stay Focused and Avoid The Usual Distractions To Achieve Success

69

Setting SMART Goals

70

Elevate Your Small Business and Solopreneur Journey with an Accounting and Finance System that Supports Business Growth

71

Rediscover the Excitement of a Career in Finance and Accounting

72

A Reflective Journey into Leadership and the Spirit of December Celebrations

73

Finance Team Success: A Journey of Leadership and Engagement

74

Transforming Your Business with an Effective FP&A Team

75

Unlocking Finance Agility and Digital Transformation in Today's Unpredictable Business Environment

76

The Power of Thanksgiving: An Exploration into Growth and Gratitude

77

Embrace Intense Accountability: Transform Your Finance and Accounting Career

78

Closing the Year Strong: Planning, Budgeting, Professional Development and Self-Care Tips for Finance Leaders

79

The Key to Team Transformation - Help Your Team Members to Become Better

80

Exploring the Impact of Professional Credentials in Finance and Accounting Careers

81

A Guide for Preparing for Unpredictable Change in the Workplace

82

Communicate To Your Team How They Positively Impact the Organization

83

Mastering Evolving Career Skills in the Financial and Accounting Profession

84

The Vital Role of Character and Ethics in Finance Leadership

85

A Deep Dive into Leadership and Excellence for Finance and Accounting Professionals

86

Elevate Your Career Potential as a Treasury Manager: Key Responsibilities, Skills, and Certifications

87

Overcoming Professional Mistakes: Building Resilience and Strengthening Leadership Skills

88

Bonus Episode 62: Making Sense of Numbers: Simple Communication in Finance is Best

89

Bonus Episode 61: Empower Your Finance and Accounting Career through Growth and Visibility

90

Bonus Episode 60: From Goals to Growth: The SMART Technique for Personal Achievement

91

Bonus Episode 59: Reviewing Your Finance Leadership Goals Mid-Year

92

Managing Your OCD to Succeed in Your Accounting and Finance Career

93

Team Member Engagement Tools You Can Easily Apply

94

Stay Curious to Grow Your Potential as a Finance Leader

95

Finance and Accounting Trends for 2023

96

Bonus Episode 58: Finance Leaders Provide Key Insights to Assist Senior Leaders in Executing the Strategy

97

Bonus Episode 57: Leadership Tools for Better Team Engagement

98

Protect Your Time - Don't Let the "Task Monkey" Jump on You

99

Bonus Episode 55: Let's Talk About Leadership

100

Bonus Episode 54: Earning a Promotion

101

Earning Your Professional Credentials

102

Achieve Your Goals

103

Use the SMART Goal Setting Method for Better Goal Planning

104

Be BOLD in 2023 With Your Goal Setting

105

Bonus Episode 53: Be Bold in 2023

106

Bonus Episode 52: Project Team Oppportunities

107

Bonus Episode 51: Learn to Enjoy Your Time Off

108

Inspire Your Team to Win - Leading By Example To Bring Out Their Best

109

Bonus Episode 49: Know Your Self-Worth

110

The Impact of Finance and Accounting Leadership

111

Take More Risk in Your Career

112

Why Did You Choose a Career in Finance and Accounting?

113

Improving Our Productivity

114

Leading in a Challenging Environment

115

Bonus Episode 48: Believe in Yourself and Develop a Wellness Plan

116

Your Inner Circle Matters

117

Bonus Episode 46: Do You Have a Support System in Place?

118

Bonus Episode 45: Overcome a Challenge

119

Career Advancement - Build Your Professional Foundation

120

What is Quiet Quitting

121

Leading the Annual Budget Development Process

122

Problem Solving for Finance Leaders

123

Adopting Artificial Intelligence

124

Using Validated Data

125

The Financial Planning and Analysis Team

126

Bonus Episode 42: Team Culture

127

Bonus Episode 41: Using Financial Analysis to Grow the Business

128

Gain an Advantage By Becoming More Self-aware and Reading the Room

129

Bonus Episode 39: Our Habits Contribute to Our Success

130

What To Do First in a New Work Role Revisited - First Steps to Great Performance

131

Become a Startup Company CFO

132

Checking Your Bias Improves Your Overall Leadership Impact

133

Earning a Promotion to Manager of Finance Teams

134

Let's Talk About Your Self-Worth

135

Project Teams Provide Opportunities to Grow Your Skills and Enhance Your Career

136

Inspire Your Team to Win - Encourage Your Team to Great Performance

137

Do Finance and Accounting Professionals Need a Graduate Degree

138

Key Business Social Skills

139

Encore Episode - Learn Leadership

140

Finance and Accounting Professionals Becoming Leaders

141

Bonus Episode 37: What Leaders Do

142

Bonus Episode 36: Develop Your CFO Mindset

143

Bonus Episode 35: Own Your Career So You Accomplish Your Long-Term Goal

144

Achieve Your Goals in 2022 - A Review for Setting the Right Priorities

145

A Tough Conversation on Advocating for Yourself so you Advance Your Career

146

Create a More Positive Work Environment For Your Team

147

Leaders Should Publish to Help Grow Future Leaders

148

Five Pillars of Career Advancement for Finance and Accounting Professionals

149

How an Effective Individual Development Plan Can Help You Advance Your Career

150

How Our Habits Contribute to Our Success

151

What To Do First in A New Work Role

152

Finance and Accounting Career Trends for 2022

153

Leaders Keep a Daily Journal

154

Goal Setting in 2022 - This Will Be Your Best Year Ever

155

Bonus Episode 33: Thank You & Getting Ready for 2022

156

Bonus Episode 32: Holiday Message for 2021

157

Priorities for 2022 - Let's Review What's Important so We Accomplish Our Goals

158

Bonus Episode 30: Our Mental Fitness Checkup for the Holiday Season

159

Complete Your Continuing Professional Education Credits - Keep Your Certification

160

CFO Career Planning

161

The CFO and Technology Planning

162

The CFO and the Business Strategy

163

How CFOs Add Value to the Business

164

The CFO Skillset for a Complex Business Environment

165

The C-Suite Dynamic - How Senior Executives Partner Together to Lead the Organization

166

The CFO Mindset

167

Are You Ready For Your Future Senior Role? Prepare now!

168

Bonus Episode 27: Coaching Leads to Better Results

169

Bonus Episode 26: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs

170

Stop Playing It Safe

171

Bonus Episode 24: Finding a Mentor

172

Self-Awareness and Reading the Room

173

What Leaders Do

174

Earning Your Annual Continuing Professional Education Credits

175

Partner with Senior Leaders to Execute the Strategy

176

Perfecting Your Presentation Skills

177

Building Your Professional Foundation

178

Own Your Career

179

Season 7 Introduction - The Finance Leader Podcast

180

David Fivecoat, Army Colonel (Retired) and Author, Interview - A Discussion About Grit

181

Bonus Episode 22: Our Mental Health

182

Becoming Coachable

183

Kevin Richie Interview, Talent Management Executive - Part 2, Taking Risk and Achieving a Successful Career

184

Kevin Richie Interview, Talent Management Executive - Part 1, How Team Culture Shapes Performance

185

Conducting a More Effective Weekly Team Meeting

186

Your Team's Task Workload

187

Returning Your Team to the Office

188

Learn Leadership to Bring a Greater Impact

189

Performance Reviews and Potential

190

Coaching Leads to Better Results

191

Setting Expectations for Your Team

192

The Importance of Team Culture on Performance

193

Recruiting and Hiring Team Members

194

Bonus Episode 20: Introduction to Team Culture

195

Bonus Episode 19: Self-Care

196

Bonus Episode 18: Goal Setting

197

Find a Mentor to Help You Navigate Your Career

198

Dealing with Conflict

199

Adopt a Wellness Life Philosophy to Maximize Your Total Well-Being and Goal Achievement

200

Bonus Episode 17: Your Morning Routine and Habits to Improve Your Day

201

Prepare Now for Your Future Senior Leader Role

202

Stop Playing It Safe in Your Career

203

Defeating Perfectionism

204

Overcoming Limiting Beliefs to Ensure Your Success

205

How Coaching Can Help You to Improve Your Performance

206

Goal Setting in 2021

207

Bonus Episode 16: New Years Day, Goal Setting, the 2020 Recap

208

Bonus Episode 15: A Message of Hope

209

A Leaders Guide to Spreadsheets

210

Developing a Better Strategy for a World with Challenges

211

Becoming People Focused: Adapting to a People Focused Leadership Style

212

Turning Around a Failing Team

213

Building Long-Term Sustainable Businesses

214

Leveraging Financial Analysis to Grow the Business

215

Communicate Purpose and Vision to Your Team

216

Bonus Episode 12: Using Sports as a Leadership Laboratory

217

Bonus Episode 11: Professional Certification

218

Resiliency - Building Greater Career Potential

219

Becoming a Trusted Business Advisor

220

Overcoming Indecisiveness

221

Improving the Monthly Close Process

222

The Positive Impact of Understanding Emotional Intelligence

223

Effective Collaboration

224

Growing Your Influence

225

How to Disagree Professionally with Your Supervisor

226

Five Great Habits To Improve Your Day

227

You Need a Well Trained Team

228

Set Yourself Apart From Your Peers

229

Impacts of Leadership Revisited - Leading Positive Change

230

The Finance Leader Podcast Trailer

231

Micro-goals Can Help You Achieve More Faster

232

Mindset Determines Your Outcome - How You View Yourself Affects Your Career Potential

233

Leader Values

234

Becoming Your Best Self

235

Developing Executive Presence

236

Goal Setting

237

Taking Risk in Your Career

238

Becoming People Focused

239

Encore Episode Building Trust

240

Communicating Purpose

241

Earning a Certification

242

Critical Soft Skills

243

Building Resilience

244

Organizational Culture - Achieving Excellence

245

Recession Proof Your Business

246

Change Will Happen - Doors Will Close and Open Again

247

Not Business As Usual

248

The Challenges Ahead

249

Empower Your Team

250

Lifelong Learning-Invest in Your Development

251

Seven Key Leader Values

252

Success Focused Management Techniques

253

Defeating Complacency

254

Impacts of Leadership

255

Mindset Determines Your Outcome

256

Building Trust

257

Four Key Finance Leader Responsibilities

258

Developing Leaders in Finance and Accounting