When you’re sitting in front of a computer for most of the day, interspersed with meetings with your direct reports, maybe a stop-by from your boss, multiple… Read more “Stretching to Wealth”
Category: Leadership
Is being a CFO stressful?
I often get asked this question: “Isn’t your role stressful?” It comes up second, just before the classic : “What is a CFO?” I’ve seen my… Read more “Is being a CFO stressful?”
Change resistance
Everything changes. Nothing stays the same. It is a simple rule In today’s Western world we strive for stability. Something unexpected happens at work = put a… Read more “Change resistance”
The rules to follow when you change jobs
Three months ago I started a new role with a new company. It is also listed on the French market and its activities span the globe. It… Read more “The rules to follow when you change jobs”
The Tao of Leadership
A few years ago I was asked to give a talk on Leadership to a class of HEC MBA students. I hadn’t done that before, and Leadership is… Read more “The Tao of Leadership”
Emotional Intelligence at work
You might have heard of this concept before. I started hearing people talking about it years ago and it is becoming more important as a conversation element… Read more “Emotional Intelligence at work”
Leading in adversity
In the West we tend to search for stability. Stability in our lives, stability at work, stability in our finances. We see it all around us… Read more “Leading in adversity”
How to become a Global or International leader
Here is an interesting question: “To successfully lead a global company do you have to have lived in another country?” To really understand how countries differ from… Read more “How to become a Global or International leader”
Dealing with the short term while managing the long
We all have objectives, missions, strategies, dreams. Call it what you want if you’re managing a company, your own career or even just your life goals. We… Read more “Dealing with the short term while managing the long”
Is France burning?
You’d probably answer yes, if you’ve been looking at the news or following events in France over the last few months, but is it really the… Read more “Is France burning?”