CFO GUEST: Julie Swinney of Zendesk
Julie Swinney, CFO, Zendesk reflects back on a career chapter at Intel Corp. when she stepped into a General Manager role after a GM departed the company.
Swinney, a career finance executive, stresses the importance of an enterprise mindset, which involves putting the company’s interests first, instead of just one’s fucntion or team. This means being flexible and willing to take on different roles when the situation demands it.
Another valuable lesson Swinney highlights is the importance of productive business partner tension and constructive debate. When making important decisions, it’s crucial to have different perspectives and ideas on the table. Leaders should encourage healthy debates and discussions to arrive at informed decisions.
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