The Finance Leader Podcast

Nov 11 2024 207 ep. 15 mins 26
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Leadership development can set you apart from your peers so you can advance your career. This podcast is hosted by Stephen McLain, a U.S. Army-Retired Finance Officer. After retirement, Stephen transitioned to working as a Team Member and Business Consultant in Corporate Finance and Accounting. In the Finance and Accounting professions, we tend to have great technical expertise, but there is a leadership skills gap. This podcast will be dedicated to leadership development for Finance and Accounting professionals, where we will focus on leadership topics such as providing a purpose for our team, building trust, improving communication, and developing our team. Please listen to the trailer so you can check it out. Thank you!

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Empowering Leadership: Overcoming Team Frustrations and Building Confidence

Nov 11 2024 11 mins  
Send us a textEpisode 127: Unlock the secrets to overcoming team frustrations and boost productivity like never before. Have you ever wondered why some teams thrive while others struggle with barriers like poor communication and micromanagement? This episode promises to transform your leadership approach by providing actionable strategies to create a supportive environment. We'll e

Navigating Career Changes in Accounting with Insights from Mike Manalac, Accounting Manager, Google

Sep 23 2024 44 mins  
Send us a textEpisode 126: Ever wondered how to transition from the demanding world of public accounting to a prestigious industry role? Join us as we sit down with Mike Manalac, Accounting Manager at Google and former PwC and Walmart accountant. Mike shares his incredible journey and the invaluable lessons he's learned along the way. From the rigorous training environments of Big

Building a Successful and Healthy Work Environment: An Introduction to Helping Your Team Thrive

Sep 17 2024 11 mins  
Send us a textEpisode 125: What if your workplace could be a source of joy and fulfillment rather than stress and dread? Join us this week on the Finance Leader Podcast as we uncover powerful strategies to transform your work environment into a thriving ecosystem where every team member feels valued and empowered. You’ll learn how to set realistic expectations, appreciate your te

Leadership is the Most Important Skill to Develop: Empower Your Team for Innovation and Success

Aug 21 2024 14 mins  
Send us a textEpisode 124 - Join me as I explore why leadership is the cornerstone of creating positive change and achieving extraordinary results in finance and accounting. Learn how to coach your team effectively, helping them present their findings with confidence and develop innovative solutions that stand out in today’s competitive landscape. With practical advice and real-w

Bonus Episode 79 - Transform Your Success in 2024: Mastering SMART Goals with a Growth Mindset

Jun 25 2024 18 mins  
Send us a textAre you following our Mid-Year Goal Review Challenge: financeleaderacademy.com/Goalchallenge ? Ready to transform your goal-setting game and make 2024 your most successful year yet? Join us in this special bonus episode of the Finance Leader Podcast, as we reveal how setting SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-based—can truly set you

Customer Traffic Considerations During Competitor Disruptions

Jun 17 2024 6 mins  
Send us a textEpisode 123: Could a major competitor's sudden closure transform your business landscape? Find out how unexpected changes in your competitive space can significantly impact your customer traffic and revenue. This episode takes you through a fascinating local case where a major retailer shut its doors—not due to poor performance, but rather a landlord's decision. We

Bonus Episode 78: Revisiting the Importance of Finance Agility and Digital Transformation.

May 07 2024 14 mins  
Send us a textEpisode 114 encore: Does your organization have the ability to overcome a crisis or overcome rapidly changing business and economic conditions? Is decision making lagging due to financial systems that cannot adapt or because of legacy processes that don’t support change? Being agile means, you can quickly assess and adapt to rapidly changing conditions. Sometimes th

Bonus Episode 77: Building a High-Performance Finance Team: A Strategy for Effective Recruitment and Talent Development

Apr 22 2024 5 mins  
Send us a textAs the NFL Draft ignites conversations about talent acquisition, we turn the spotlight on the universal principles of selecting and nurturing the right people for your finance squad. In this bonus episode, I explore the critical importance of soft skills, such as emotional intelligence and communication, and their role in creating a harmonious and effective team envir

Bonus Episode 76: SMART Goal Planning for Finance Leaders

Apr 16 2024 18 mins  
Send us a textPlease download the Goal Setting Workbook that follows this episode: hereImagine seizing opportunities as they arise, armed with a growth mindset that turns challenges into stepping stones for success. That's what we're unpacking today—how to nurture the mindset and habits that will steer us toward our most ambitious goals for the year. We'll revisit the SMART metho

Bonus Episode 75: Leading with Accountability: A Call to Action for Finance Professionals

Apr 09 2024 16 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, we're examining the transformative power of intense accountability in the realm of finance and accounting careers. We'll delve into how owning your mindset, setting clear goals, and establishing a chain of accountability can catapult you out of your comfort zone and propel you towards success.We'll explore the fine line between making excuses and owni