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The Mentoring Round | Larry White, Commanding Officer (emeritus), U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center

The Mentoring Round | Larry White, Commanding Officer (emeritus), U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center

Inside The Mentoring Round, Larry White looks back on his U.S. Coast days and spotlights the shift from a rigorous budget-focused approach to a more strategic, mission-oriented model. He empowered his team, decentralizing budget responsibilities and cutting excess spending by 70% to better align resources with actual needs. His philosophy fostered transparency and trust, emphasizing operational performance over mere cost considerations, improving financial decision-making and resource allocation.

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