Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Mark Seidel explains why he believes his controller and he need to have similar ways of thinking and be aligned on the type of information needed to provide effective insights across the business. He recognizes the controller’s role in ensuring timely and accurate data, considering it a key aspect of […]
The Mentoring Round | Aina Konold, CFO, BowFlex
The Mentoring Round, CFO Aina Konold tells finance leaders to remember Self-Care is Not Selfish: CFO Konold believes that taking time off for oneself, be it a massage or a pedicure, is not just beneficial for you but also for your team. It’s a gentle reminder that downtime is essential and can lead to creative […]
The Mentoring Round | Michael Kennedy, CFO, MDA
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Michael Kennedy tells us that while he had anticipated a significant workload at MDA, the reality was far beyond his initial expectations. This is a common experience for many CFOs when they transition into roles that demand organizational transformation. Leaders tell us they often underestimate the scale of the tasks […]
The Mentoring Round | Zhi Li, CFO, Customer.io
Inside the Mentoring Round, CFO Zhi Li shares a lesson he learned within the first 60 days of becoming a CFO – the importance of delivering bad news promptly and transparently. He confessed that he initially focused more on the positives, but with time, he realized the significance of owning up to the negatives. This, […]
The Mentoring Round | Lauren StClair, CFO, NerdWallet
Inside The Mentoring Round, CFO Lauren StClaire reflects on her early days as a CFO and how she came to embrace the power of saying “no” or “not right now,” a skill that many new leaders find difficult to master. Despite having mentors and sponsors who shared their wisdom and experiences, CFO StClair tells us […]
The Mentoring Round | Peter Benevides, CFO, Olo
The Mentoring Round | Rodrigo Brumana, CFO, Poshmark
CFO Rodrigo Brumana reflects on his initial days as a CFO, emphasizing the importance of team communication and organizational structure. He candidly admitted that he should have prioritized identifying and solving infrastructure issues, especially in finance and accounting.
The Mentoring Round | Sara Spoja, CFO, Tipalti
In this edition of The Mentoring Round Tipalti CFO Sarah Spoja explains how she believes effective leaders apply influence, emphasizing the power of asking questions and presenting consistent facts. CFO Spoja believes in shining a light on changes and patterns, prompting others to delve deeper.
The Mentoring Round | Frank Teruel, CFO, Arkose Labs
Inside The Mentoring Round CFO Frank Teruel shares some unique perspective on the CFO experience, while explaining his passion for teaching. Teruel’s stated goal to better understand human behavior is reflected by his book recommendations.
The Mentoring Round | Mark McCaffrey, CFO, GoDaddy
When Mark McCaffrey first stepped into the CFO role at GoDaddy, he was expecting a world that was on the brink of reopening after the pandemic. However, as the lockdown continued, he found his leadership adaptability skills being tested daily. The Importance of Self-Awareness in Leadership One of the key takeaways from our discussion with […]
The Mentoring Round | Michelle Hook, CFO, Portillo’s
CFO Michelle Hook’s opening advice leaves a lasting impression: “bring your full self to work.” Our conversation takes an interesting turn towards the importance of team dynamics. CFO Hook shares her belief that a strong, cohesive team is the backbone of any successful venture. Meanwhile, Hook reveals to us her love for sports, particularly Michigan […]
The Mentoring Round | Tony Boor, CFO, Blackbaud
While the leadership journeys of many of our CFO guests began on an upper floor of a glass-and-steel skyscraper affording a wide-angle view of a cosmopolitan metropolis, that of Blackbaud CFO Tony Boor started at street level in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on the edge of the Chihuahuan Desert. Less than an hour’s drive north […]