What's the one thing people fear most -- even more than death? Public speaking. And for finance professionals, who often like to keep their eyes on the spreadsheets and their noses to the books, it's usually even more difficult to…
Effective Practices
In finance, you probably face the possibility of difficult conversations every week. There's almost always one lurking around the corner ... perhaps with your boss, a co-worker or employee. How you handle difficult conversations sets the trajectory for the rest…
Some people in charge of a finance team have leadership quirks. They're the kind of things that are obvious to the leader, but annoying to the employees. For instance, micromanaging and stubbornness. But once identified, leaders can usually turn their…
Your boss has a really good idea – at least she thinks so – and you disagree with it. Awkward, isn’t it? On the one hand, you owe it to your company and any stakeholders to point out the problems.…
How do you feel when you've decided it's about time to give up on an employee? You know the employee -- the kind who needs more attention than others. The kind who must be reminded to do something or how…
With an average turnover rate of 13.5% and retirements on the rise, there's a good chance you're a new boss in the finance world. So you probably want to start things off right as you lead a team that could…
Productivity is essential to every finance professional. But being productive isn't always easy when you're pulled in many directions. So no matter how dedicated you are to “getting stuff done,” it’s a job in itself to develop habits that help…
Some people naturally want confrontation. It’s just how they roll. And most leaders want to avoid confrontation -- especially in Finance where so much is on the line all the time. Confrontation at All Levels Nearly a third of all…
In finance, you want to be more than the numbers person, good boss and reliable colleague. It pays off to also be a great coach to your employees. Here's why you want to care about coaching: “Coaching boosts productivity and…
When a leader takes over an established team, whether you're new to finance or well-seasoned in the industry, there is always a transition curve. You'll encounter people, personalities and processes that have all been there chugging along, whether successfully or…
What are the three hardest words for any leader to say? If you're thinking, I don't know, guess what? You nailed it. Most leaders in and outside of Finance are afraid that if they say "I don't know," they will…
Leaders inside and outside finance sometimes unknowingly hurt productivity. The key word here is unknowingly. You'd likely never do anything to sabotage your employees' or colleagues' progress. Unknowingly Stall Productivity But sometimes the wrong words or actions affect how or…
