Even the best finance pros face times when they have difficult things they don't want to say to their team, boss or clients. And they struggle with how to approach the difficult subject. Think of the last time you had…
Staff management
Successful finance pros get to the top by knowing and doing a lot. But one of the most practical skills you can have when you're a finance leader is knowing how and when to effectively delegate. Being able to tap…
In Finance, you need the right answers. All. The. Time. But you probably often get half-answers, some wishy-washy answers, a few "I don't knows" and a lot of blank stares. Usually, the fastest way to right answers is better questions.…
Disagreements are at the heart of destruction in any industry. But disagreements in finance threaten to hurt business, books and people. The good news: If you know the value of handling disagreements favorably nothing is at risk. In fact, disagreements…
Know what all great leaders have in common? They're great communicators. And that's no different for finance pros. You lead people and you often need to great communication skills to get your point across, connect with others and get the…
For the 14th straight year, Fall Protection-General Requirements tops the list of OSHA’s most frequently cited workplace safety violations, according to a National Safety Council press release. And here’s the kicker: The associated costs don’t stop at OSHA fines. Most…
Business owners and C-level executives grudgingly accepted hybrid and remote work after the COVID-19 pandemic ended. No longer -- the bosses want everyone back in the office. Eighty-three percent of CEOs expect companies to demand employees return to the office,…
Influential people who have positive attitudes can help others around them think more positively. The opposite is also true. Negative people eventually wear down other teammates to the point people don't want to be around them. The frequent complainer can…
The feds are making an example of companies that don't keep records of electronic communications. Even the numbers-crunchers aren't immune to making sloppy -- and costly -- mistakes. The Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) doled out $49 million in fines…
There's no one-size-fits-all rulebook for leading people. But there are two indispensable traits that successful leaders must exhibit: credibility, and communication skills. Skimp on one of those two areas and people will doubt your abilities. Close to 10% of companies…
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ban on non-compete agreements won't go into effect in early September and is doubtful to become the law of the land anytime soon. A federal district court judge in Texas granted summary judgment for a…
Twenty-six financial firms are on the hook for $392.75 million in fines for securities recordkeeping violations. Several of the brokers, dealers and investment advisers made themselves a target by not keeping records of their communications. "Off-channel" communication enforcement efforts are…
