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?”
Tag: managing
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”
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”
The Importance of Storytelling
Not only is Storytelling a skill it is in fact one of the greatest skills we should possess as leaders. Think about any great leader; and… Read more “The Importance of Storytelling”
The Art of Negotiation
Notice the title? Yes, it is really an art-form. And yes, there are loads of books on the subject, one written, in fact, by an old… Read more “The Art of Negotiation”
Confessions Of a CFO 