CFO and Leadership Catalyst

CFO and Leadership Catalyst is dedicated to exploring the transformative role of financial executives sparking innovation, driving strategic growth and operational excellence and inspiring, guiding, and empowering leaders within an organization to maximize their impact and effectiveness to create long-term value.

The Glass Cannon: Leading When Strength Is Fragile

Recently, I posted about the concept of a “glass cannon.” It’s a term borrowed from gaming, used to describe a character that delivers massive damage but has almost no defense. It’s powerful,…

by Chris Franz

5 mins read

The Game-Changing Power of a CFO with Business Development Skills: Bridging Finance and Strategic Growth

Traditionally, the CFO’s role has been centered around core financial responsibilities such as reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. While these responsibilities remain crucial, today’s CFOs are stepping…

CFO and Leadership Catalyst

by Lynn Gargano

6 mins read

Every CFO Falls into One of Two Camps

1. The Defensive CFO This CFO sees change as a threat. They stick to old objections: They view AI as a risk to be managed, not an advantage to be leveraged. Meanwhile,…

CFO and Leadership Catalyst