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Finance leaders like Deanna Strable-Soethout highlight an essential lesson: true growth isn’t only about understanding your business internally. Prioritizing external connections—both within and outside your industry—provides fresh perspectives that reshape strategic thinking and decision-making. It’s a powerful habit for CFOs seeking to broaden their leadership impact. Note: Since our interview Deanna Straple was named CEO and president of Principal Financial. Well done! CFO THOUGHT LEADER #CFOCareerInsights Principal Financial Group

Our second panel will explore the dynamics between CEOs, Boards, and shareholders, shedding light on how to ensure their roles compliment each other in today's corporate world. #BoardroomGovernance #Finance #Leadership #Sustainability

Leadership sets the tone. Join Karl Baker on the Young CPA Success Show as he discusses the critical role of leadership tone in organizational culture. From his CFO experience, Karl reflects on the impact and challenges of public accounting. Don't miss out! Like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more valuable discussions. Comment if you resonate with Karl's perspectives on leadership. #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #YoungCPASuccess #Accounting 

GOAL SETTING FOR FAMILY FIRM OWNERS: AN AGENCY-STEWARDSHIP PERSPECTIVE This conceptual paper, recently published in our journal Corporate Ownership and Control is based on a narrative literature review aims to present the agency-stewardship framework as a relevant and important lens in the two most important decision contexts of family businesses, i.e., governance and succession. The paper exemplifies how the agency-stewardship continuum can be used for goal setting to nurture next-generation family business leaders and manage family business operations through goal setting in governance policies and succession processes. #corporategovernance #boardofdirectors #familybusiness #finance #leadership #strategy #agency Find the full-text paper below https://lnkd.in/dncPjQEs

The role of the CFO is evolving rapidly. Heidrick & Struggles' Susie Clements discusses the trends shaping CFO recruitment, including the increasing demand for strategic, operational, and technological leadership. Read her interview with The CFO here: https://bit.ly/492N96O. #CFOinsights #leadership #CFOs #financeleaders

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Jason Miller's 'Be Good, Be Brief, Be Gone' was exactly what I needed. He breaks down leadership into such actionable steps that I found myself making changes right away. The part on profit growth factors was a huge eye-opener—I didn’t realize how much I was missing out on by not focusing on the right metrics. And Jason’s strategic planning advice has already helped me restructure a few things in my business. It’s a must-read if you’re serious about growth and managing your time better. Download it for free at https://bit.ly/3z61xPD #BusinessLeadership #TimeOptimization #StrategicFocus

📊 Transforming perceptions and highlighting value! My team collaborated with an exceptional CFO who encountered a common challenge: conveying the indispensable role of a CFO to those unfamiliar with its benefits. Together, we reshaped their messaging to not only establish them as experts in their field but also to emphasize the immediate impact their expertise can bring to any organization. If your company is in search of sound financial leadership, I highly recommend getting in touch with Larry Chester at CFO Simplified. #FinancialLeadership #CFOservices #BusinessGrowth #FirstSentence

Are you prepared to maintain your independence? With the top 15 firms actively pursuing growth, the middle market has emerged as a "blue ocean" filled with both opportunities and challenges. The current wave of M&A activity is driving up valuations, underscoring the importance for firms to thoroughly evaluate their options. If you are contemplating your future direction and are uncertain about the best course of action, we can assist you in evaluating your alternatives and aligning your leadership. Visit the link below to discover how our partner retreats are aiding firms in making this critical decision regarding their future: https://hubs.ly/Q02rWSC90 #stayingindependent #leadership #partnerretreat

Explore how entrepreneurs are reshaping industries and driving innovation with Haute in Texas’ expert guide to crafting a powerful thought leadership strategy. Learn essential techniques for elevating both your brand and your position as a leader in your industry now: https://lnkd.in/dGm-bnX5 cc: Aquila Mendez-Valdez #thoughtleadership