The Finance Leader Podcast
The Finance Leader Podcast helps finance and accounting professionals move beyond number-crunching to become strategic advisors. It offers practical insights, frameworks, and real-world lessons on decision-making, executive presence, and cross-functional partnership. Hosted by Stephen McLain, a retired U.S. Army Finance Officer and FP&A consultant, the show blends military leadership with corporate finance expertise. It targets CFOs, controllers, FP&A teams, and business owners seeking to create measurable business value.
Episodes
Small Business Series - A Practical Pricing Checkup, Are You Charging Enough (Ep 3)
Send us Fan MailBonus episode # 100: You can be fully booked, gaining customers, and still feel like the business never throws off real money and pricing is often the reason. We take a hard look at the question many small business owners avoid: what if you are not charging enough for what you already sell? When pricing is off, it quietly hits revenue, profit margin, and cash flow all at once, and
Small Business Series - Why Profitable Businesses Still Run Out of Cash (Ep 2)
Send us Fan MailBonus episode # 99: Your P&L says you’re profitable, but the bank account keeps hovering near empty, so what’s actually happening? I walk through the gap between profit and cash and why small businesses can look healthy on paper while still running out of money. Cash flow is the fuel that keeps operations moving, and when you don’t manage the timing of cash in and cash out, eve
Small Business Series - Why Sales Growth Can Still Feel Like Struggle (Ep 1)
Send us Fan MailBonus episode # 98: Revenue can be up and your stress can still be up right along with it. If your business is selling more but cash feels tight, your credit card is creeping higher, and you cannot explain where the money went, we are looking at the wrong scoreboard.We walk through the difference between revenue, gross profit, and net profit in plain language, then use a simple rea
Developing the FP&A Training Plan - Building a More Strategic Finance Capability
Send us Fan MailEpisode # 157: We walk through how we build an FP&A training plan that develops individual talent while raising the effectiveness of the whole finance organization. That starts with a formal development strategy, not ad hoc learning squeezed in when time allows. We talk about the capabilities that separate high-performing FP&A teams from strong reporting teams: business acu
SWOT Analysis for a Competitive Strategic Advantage
Send us Fan MailEpisode # 156: Most SWOT analyses fail for one simple reason: they end as a four-quadrant chart instead of becoming a set of decisions. I’m breaking down how to run a strategic SWOT assessment that actually changes what you do next so you can outperform competitors over the next three to five years, not just document what you already know.We walk through what SWOT analysis is reall
Overcome the AI Overwhelm
Send us Fan MailEpisode # 155: AI can feel like it’s coming for your job while you’re still trying to close the month. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by artificial intelligence, unsure which tools matter, or worried you’re falling behind, we’re going to slow it down and make it practical, especially for finance leaders, FP&A, accounting, and anyone responsible for decisions, controls, and credibil
How Agile Strategy Can Transform FP&A from a Reporting Function to a Strategic Business Partner
Send us Fan MailEpisode # 154: Most FP&A teams aren’t short on effort they’re short on time to think. When the calendar is dominated by budgets, monthly reporting, variance explanations, and forecast refreshes, finance can end up reacting to problems after they’ve already hit results. That’s risky in a world of rapid market shifts, customer behavior changes, supply chain disruption, and nonsto
Start Shaping Strategic Decisions Instead of Only Reporting Financial Results, Deliver Real Impact to Senior Leaders
Send us Fan MailEpisode # 153: Strategy rarely changes because of a perfect variance report. It changes when someone connects the numbers to what customers feel, what operations can deliver, and which levers will protect margin and growth. We dig into how FP&A analysts and staff accountants can stop just reporting results and start shaping what happens next by diagnosing drivers, partnering ac
When FP&A Translates Drivers, Strategy Finally Moves
Send us Fan MailEpisode # 152: We show how finance becomes a real partner to operations by translating numbers into drivers, embedding FP&A in decisions before they are made, and aligning metrics and incentives to strategy. The result is faster execution, fewer surprises, and teams that own outcomes.• translating financials into operational drivers• replacing data dumps with clear operational
How Clear Priorities, Trust, And Timely Decisions Transform Performance
Send us Fan MailEpisode # 151: Start the year with leadership that actually moves the needle. We walk through the strategic actions that make teams faster, clearer, and more resilient—without adding noise. We begin with the culture you model when pressure hits, because people copy what you do, not what you say. Calm, integrity, and active listening create psychological safety and higher standards
Finance Leadership, Beyond The Numbers
Send us Fan MailEpisode # 150: Leadership in finance isn’t a title—it’s a practice. We dive into what turns any role in accounting, FP&A, or audit into a force for strategic impact, starting with the four pillars that anchor meaningful change: influence, grow your people, deliver results, and see the future. Along the way, we unpack how to turn data into decisions, build trust with senior lead
Month-End Close Procedures Improvement by Using the Army's After-Action Review Process
Send us Fan MailEpisode #149: Month-end doesn’t have to feel like a rolling emergency. We walk through a proven, blame-free framework—the U.S. Army’s After Action Review—to turn your close into a reliable, data-driven process that gets faster and more accurate every cycle. If your calendar is packed and bottlenecks keep returning, this is the practical reset your team needs.We start by reframing
Aligning Finance Teams For Real Impact
Send us Fan MailEpisode #148: Comfort feels safe, but it quietly taxes our careers and our teams. We take on complacency head-on and show how alignment, clear standards, and better conversations can turn routine finance work into strategic results. From setting the pace as a leader to running meetings that actually remove blockers, we break down the simple habits that keep momentum high without sl
Building Strategic Finance Capacity through Alignment, Automation, and Development
Send us Fan MailEpisode #147: Too many finance teams are stuck formatting data while the decisions fly by. We tackle a smarter way to work: build capacity by aligning effort to strategy, automating the grind, and developing the skills that turn reports into results. Stephen walks us through a practical approach for FP&A and accounting leaders who want to shield their teams from noise, prioriti
Strategic Accounting, Not Just Reporting
Send us Fan MailEpisode # 146: What if your accounting team did more than close the books—what if they helped shape outcomes before the month even ends? We explore how to evolve accounting from a reporting function into a true strategic partner that translates numbers into decisions. From building business acumen and storytelling skills to inserting accountants into high‑stakes projects, we lay o
FP&A and Operations: Creating Powerful Partnerships for Strategic Growth
Send us Fan MailEpisode # 145: What happens when your FP&A team operates in isolation from the people actually running your business? Nothing good. The gap between finance and operations isn't just an organizational issue—it's a strategic vulnerability that could be costing your company significant competitive advantage.Bridging this divide creates transformative opportunities. When
Manipulative Leadership: When Positivity Becomes a Weapon
Send us Fan MailBonus Episode # 97: Ever wonder if your relentless optimism is actually harming your team? Drawing from Mita Mallik's Harvard Business Review article "Does your Boss Practice Toxic Positivity," this eye-opening episode explores how excessive positivity can become a manipulative weapon in the workplace.Find the article here: "Does Your Boss Practice Toxic Positiv
Finance Leader Learning Priorities Now
Send us Fan MailBonus episode #96: This episode delivers a concise, actionable guide to the three most crucial learning priorities for finance leaders in the coming year: 1) using artificial intelligence to elevate your analysis, 2) performing a sensitivity analysis to make better strategic decision, and 3) applying financial risk management.Please connect with me on:1. Instagram: stephen.mclain2.
Revisiting Coaching Effort: How Did the Las Vegas Aces Perform?
Send us Fan MailBonus episode #95: What happens when a leader stops coaching effort and starts demanding it? The transformative power of high expectations takes center stage in this eye-opening exploration of leadership principles that transcend industries.Drawing inspiration from WNBA coach Becky Hammond's bold approach with the Las Vegas Aces, we examine how her refusal to "coach effor
Change Is Not Just Inevitable—It's Your Competitive Edge
Send us Fan MailBonus Episode #94: Change isn't just knocking at your door—it's already in your house, rearranging the furniture. As finance leaders, our ability to navigate and drive transformation determines whether our organizations thrive or merely survive in today's dynamic business landscape.The most dangerous position for any finance professional is complacency. That comforta
Forensic Accounting: The World of Financial Detectives
Send us Fan MailEpisode 144: Dive into the fascinating world of financial detective work as we explore the specialized field of forensic accounting. Ever wondered who tracks down financial criminals or how complex fraud schemes are uncovered? This episode pulls back the curtain on a career path that combines investigative prowess with accounting expertise.We examine how forensic accountants serve
Developing an Effective Audit Strategy to Support Business Objectives
Send us Fan MailEpisode 143: Financial integrity isn't optional—it's essential. That's why developing a structured, effective audit plan stands as one of the most critical responsibilities for finance leaders today. This episode unveils a nine-step framework for creating audit plans that deliver genuine value. From understanding your business environment and conducting thorough risk
Protecting Financial Health Through Strategic Risk Analysis
Send us Fan MailFind the downloadable skills guides here: Finance Leader AcademyEpisode 142: Financial risk assessment stands as the cornerstone of effective auditing—the crucial process that separates calculated risk-taking from reckless decision-making. This deep dive into organizational risk management provides finance leaders with a strategic framework for protecting company assets and ensurin
The Audit Team Manager: How Audit Leadership Drives Organizational Success
Send us Fan MailEpisode 141: Curious about what makes audit teams tick? Dive into the crucial yet often misunderstood world of audit team management where leadership goes far beyond checking boxes and finding faults.Audit managers stand as guardians of financial integrity, straddling the strategic vision needed to align with business objectives while directing teams to investigate transactions tha
The Audit Blueprint: CFO's Guide to Financial Integrity
Send us Fan MailEpisode # 140: Financial integrity isn't just about compliance—it's the cornerstone of organizational trust and success. In this thought-provoking exploration of the audit function, we dive deep into how forward-thinking CFOs are transforming what's often viewed as a necessary evil into a strategic advantage.The most effective finance leaders understand that auditing
Audit & Risk: Season 20 Preview - Internal Controls, Accountability, and Strategy
Send us Fan MailBonus episode #93: Leadership isn't about mastering spreadsheets—it's about transforming information into strategic action. In this preview of Season 20 of the Finance Leader Podcast, Stephen McLain unveils an exciting five-episode journey exploring audit, risk, and independence through the lens of leadership development.Drawing from his compelling experiences as an inter
The Bridge Builder: Leadership as Your First Priority
Send us Fan MailBonus episode #92: Leadership is the bridge between resources and results, between data and decisions. While many finance professionals focus intensely on technical skills, the truly exceptional ones recognize that leadership development must come first. This episode makes a compelling case for prioritizing leadership skills as the foundation upon which all other finance competenci
Focus Over Distraction: A Check-in on Our 2025 Goals
Send us Fan MailBonus Episode #91: Ever feel like time is slipping away while your biggest goals remain unfulfilled? You're not alone. The difference between dreaming and achieving often comes down to one critical factor: your ability to stay focused in a world designed to distract you.We explore three powerful approaches to maintaining laser-like focus. First, you'll learn how to identi
Lessons on Coaching Effort: a Las Vegas Aces Leadership Case Study
Send us Fan MailEpisode 139: Are you responsible for coaching your team's effort level? The question struck me after hearing WNBA Coach Becky Hammon's bold post-game declaration following a tough loss: "I will not coach effort." Her philosophy is clear—professional athletes must bring 100% effort or risk being benched. But how does this translate to finance leadership?Unlike pr
Breaking Free from the Performance Rut: How Leaders Can Overcome Complacency
Send us Fan MailEpisode # 138: Are you giving your absolute best, or just enough to get by? That comfortable routine might actually be your biggest career threat.The silent killer of professional excellence is complacency – that subtle shift from passionate engagement to simply going through the motions. As we explore in this episode, complacency doesn't arrive with fanfare, but rather creeps
Transforming Business without Sacrificing Employee Satisfaction: Interview with Service Physics Co-Founders, Brian Reece and Steve Crowley
Send us Fan MailEpisode # 137: What if the key to transforming your business lies not in adding more resources, but in simply understanding how your employees move through their workspace? In this eye-opening conversation with Service Physics co-founders Brian Reece and Steve Crowley, we uncover the hidden costs of inefficient processes that might be quietly draining your profits and customer sati
Building the Future of Contract Management - Interview with the CEO of Concord Worldwide, Matt Lhoumeau
Send us Fan MailEpisode #136: Matt Lhoumeau, CEO of Concord Worldwide, takes us on his extraordinary journey from founding his first company at 17 to revolutionizing how businesses handle their contracts.Connect with Matt Lhoumeau and Concord:1) Matt Lhoumeau: Matt's LinkedIn2) Website: concord.appMatt's revelation will surprise you: contract management has fundamentally transformed. Whi
Challenging Your Thought Process
Send us Fan MailBonus episode #90: Mindset forms the bedrock of effective leadership. The way we think shapes our decisions, influences how we solve problems, and determines the trajectory of our professional journey. But how often do we examine our own thought processes?In this bonus episode, I explore the critical connection between mindset and leadership effectiveness. Your thought patterns aff
A Review of Personal Accountability to Continue Your Pathway Towards Success
Send us Fan MailBonus episode #89: A powerful accountability framework can be the difference between another year of unfulfilled potential and remarkable achievement in your finance career. Whether you're aiming for the CFO chair or seeking to level up your leadership skills, this episode unveils the three critical components of a personal accountability strategy that actually works.We begin
Outdated Processes: The Silent Killer of Company Growth
Send us Fan MailBonus episode #88: Your internal business processes are either empowering your team or quietly sabotaging your organization's success. As finance leaders, we must ensure our systems add value rather than create obstacles to growth and profitability.Monthly close procedures provide a perfect example of process challenges. While the goal remains consistent across organizations—p
Leadership Essentials Revisited
Send us Fan MailBonus episode # 87: Where are your 2025 goals right now? If you've stalled or need to recalibrate, you're not alone. Sometimes life shifts dramatically after we set our annual targets, requiring us to adjust without abandoning our aspirations. Remember—adjusting your plan isn't quitting; it's strategic adaptation that keeps you moving forward while acknowledging
Building High-Performance Teams Through Leadership and Communication
Send us Fan MailBonus episode #86: When was the last time your finance team truly worked as a single unit rather than a collection of individuals? In this thought-provoking episode, we explore how leadership transforms independent contributors into high-performing teams that accomplish seemingly impossible goals.Trust forms the bedrock of exceptional team performance. We delve into how leaders can
Are Competitors Affecting Your Customer Traffic?
Send us Fan MailBonus episode #85: In this engaging episode of The Finance Leader Podcast, we explore the intricate dynamics between competitor disruptions and customer traffic patterns. Social changes in a business’s environment can deliver unforeseen challenges and opportunities, making it vital for finance leaders to stay informed and prepared. Triggered by the closure of a popular retailer, we
Want to Boost Team Performance? Here’s How to Coach Better!
Send us Fan MailEpisode 135: Are you a finance leader eager to enhance your team's performance? This episode dives deep into the essential coaching techniques that can elevate your leadership game. We explore the vital distinction between coaching and teaching, emphasizing that coaching is not about providing answers but rather about listening and facilitating self-reflection.Building trust i
Become a Proactive Leader with Situational Awareness
Send us Fan MailEpisode 134: Unlock the secret to mastering situational awareness—a skill that sets exceptional leaders apart. Ever wondered how some leaders effortlessly anticipate market shifts and team dynamics? In this episode discover how being attuned to your surroundings can prevent awkward moments and enhance your strategic decision-making.Join me as I break down real-world examples that i
Leaders Must Set a Great Example of Focus During Times of Unpredictability
Send us Fan MailEpisode 133: Unlock the secrets to maintaining razor-sharp focus as a leader, especially when chaos reigns. Discover the transformative power of strong habits and routines to keep distractions at bay and propel your team toward success. By crafting a vision board and setting SMART goals, you'll learn to structure your ambitions with precision, ensuring both personal and team g
Mastering Genuine Positivity Without the Pitfalls
Send us Fan MailYou can find the article here: "Does Your Boss Practice Toxic Positivity" by Mita Mallick Episode 132 - What if the optimism you thought was boosting your team is actually holding them back? This episode uncovers the fine line between constructive positivity and its toxic counterpart, revealing how excessive optimism can manipulate teams, cause burnout, and lead to frustr
Stay on Track for Long-Term Success - Our First Check-in for 2025
Send us Fan MailEpisode 131: Chart your course for 2025 with insights that could redefine your approach to goal setting. Inspired by the legendary race car driver Mario Andretti, this episode steers you toward maintaining focus amidst life's inevitable distractions. Discover how to craft a process to achieve what's truly important, sidestepping the petty interruptions that threaten to de
Embracing Change and Driving Success for Finance Leaders
Send us Fan MailEpisode 130: Are you ready to transform your approach to leadership and steer your organization to success? Unlock the secrets of proactive change management in this riveting episode of The Finance Leader Podcast. We promise you'll discover how turning risk into opportunity can revolutionize your business strategy. Learn from the visionary insights of Steve Jobs and the strate
Empower Your Career by Building More Confidence
Send us Fan MailEpisode 129: Unlock the secret to career success with confidence as your guide. Do you often find yourself trapped in self-doubt or hesitating to step beyond your comfort zone? Tune in to learn how to transform that hesitance into courage and expertise. This episode of the Finance Leader Podcast reveals practical strategies for building self-belief by achieving small victories, emb
Personal Accountability Strategy for Success in 2025
Send us Fan MailEpisode #128: Kickstart your 2025 with a potent strategy that ensures your goals don't end up as forgotten resolutions! We promise to guide you through a personal accountability process that transforms dreams into achievable milestones. What if we told you the secret to success lies not just in setting goals, but in how you hold yourself accountable to them? Join me as we unpa
On to 2025: What Are You Planning in the Upcoming Year?
Send us Fan MailBonus Episode #84: As we close out 2024, I invite you to take a journey with me where we transform the notion of annual resolutions into meaningful, actionable strategies for 2025. Have you ever felt like you're just treading water, waiting for that magical moment to launch into success? Let’s turn 2025 into a year of remarkable progress and fulfillment. Visit financeleaderaca
Plan a Leadership Reset and Rest Before the New Year
Send us Fan MailBonus Episode #83: This is a great time to do a leader reset before the new year begins, so please rest and reset, because the new year brings new challenges and new opportunities. I want you rested and ready once January 1st gets here. Enjoy your family time. Enjoy some time to chill and get ready for another year of hard work. Please connect with me on:1. Instagram: stephen.mclai
From Challenges to Opportunities in Leadership
Send us Fan MailBonus episode #82: Unlock the secrets of leadership excellence and transform your team's performance with insights that promise to elevate your leadership journey. This special bonus episode of The Finance Leader Podcast, hosted by Stephen McLain, revisits transformative leadership principles that inspire greatness just in time for the new year. Stephen draws on personal exper
Using Leadership to Turn the Year-End Chaos into Achievement
Send us Fan MailBonus Episode #81 - Unlock the secrets to finishing the year with confidence and clarity as we guide you through the essential strategies for finance leaders. What if you could transform your year-end chaos into a streamlined process that sets the stage for success? Join me as I share my insights on balancing the myriad personal and professional demands of the holiday season. As fi
Transforming Leadership: Developing Leader's Eyes to Identify and Solve Problems
Send us Fan MailBonus Episode #80: What if you could transform your leadership style by simply changing the way you see problems? On this special bonus episode of the Finance Leader Podcast, I, Stephen McLean, bring the concept of "leader's eyes" to life, an invaluable lesson I learned during my service in the United States Army. Through an engaging story from my military days, I un
Empowering Leadership: Overcoming Team Frustrations and Building Confidence
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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 explore ho
Mike Manalac, Accounting Manager at Google Interview - Navigating Career Changes in Accounting
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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 Four firm
Building a Successful and Healthy Work Environment: An Introduction to Helping Your Team Thrive
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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 team effectively,
Leadership is the Most Important Skill to Develop: Empower Your Team for Innovation and Success
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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-world examples, I
Transform Your Success in 2024: Mastering SMART Goals with a Growth Mindset
Send us Fan MailBonus Episode 75: Are 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
Send us Fan MailEpisode 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 disse
Revisiting the Importance of Finance Agility and Digital Transformation.
Send us Fan MailBonus episode #78: 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 this lies in proces
Building a High-Performance Finance Team: A Strategy for Effective Recruitment and Talent Development
Send us Fan MailBonus episode # 77: As 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
SMART Goal Planning for Finance Leaders
Send us Fan MailPlease download the Goal Setting Workbook that follows this episode: hereBonus episode #76: Imagine 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 revis
Leading with Accountability: A Call to Action for Finance Professionals
Send us Fan MailBonus episode # 75: In 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 ma
Lessons in Strategic Communication for Finance Professionals
Send us Fan MailEmbark on a journey through the treacherous terrain of strategic messaging as we dissect the recent communication blunders of Kellogg's and Wendy's. It's a perilous world out there for finance and accounting leaders tasked with navigating their company's external narratives – one wrong word could spell disaster for your brand's reputation. In this episode,
Uniting Individuals with Leadership: A Discussion on Improving Team Performance
Send us Fan MailEpisode 121: Ready to transform a group of individuals into a powerhouse team? Joins us as we share invaluable strategies that will elevate your team's performance to unprecedented heights. By harnessing the synergy of trust, communication, and fair play, we illustrate how leaders can foster an environment ripe for growth, innovation, and collective achievement.This episode is
Inspiring Greatness: Transformative Leadership Principles
Send us Fan MailEpisode #120: Ever wondered how leadership transcends mere management to truly inspire greatness? Join me as I reveal the transformative principles that can elevate not just your team's performance, but your very approach to leadership. Drawing from my own experiences in the Army, this episode promises to arm you with a mindset that not only lights a fire in others but also sp
Wassia Kamon Interview - VP of Finance and Corporate Controller, How to Emphasize Your Value
Send us Fan MailEpisode # 119: In the episode, Wassia talks about her work with H.O.P.E - Helping Other People be Empowered: you can find the link here. This is an amazing organization doing work that matters and changing lives for the better. Embark on a transformative journey through the dynamic world of finance with Wassia Kamon, Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller from the Low
Mastering Strategic Decision-Making: Aligning Business Strategy with Finance and Accounting Systems
Send us Fan MailPlease download the free business strategy guide here. Episode 118: Unlock the secrets to savvy strategic decision-making as we navigate the complex relationship between business strategy and the accounting and finance systems that support it. Perfect for small business owners looking to tighten their operations, this episode promises a deep understanding of how to leverage monthly
Mark McMillion Interview - A Discussion on Growing Our Leadership and Mastering Conflict Management
Send us Fan MailEpisode # 117: Discover the leadership secrets that can transform your team from functioning to phenomenal as I'm joined by retired Lieutenant Colonel Mark McMillian. With a storied 22-year military career and a passion for coaching as the founder of McMillion Leadership Associates, Mark offers a wealth of knowledge on the importance of clear communication and defined expectat
Stay Focused and Avoid The Usual Distractions To Achieve Success
Send us Fan MailEpisode 116: We are discussing staying focused, so we accomplish our goals, we complete our task with excellence, and we lead our teams with purpose. What we let distract us will own our energy and our time. Our habits and routines must be strong to overcome any distraction that can lure us away from accomplishment and top results. I want you to create a vision of success for yours
Setting SMART Goals
Send us Fan MailPlease download the Goal Setting Workbook that follows this episode: hereEpisode #115: Imagine 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 th
Elevate Your Small Business and Solopreneur Journey with an Accounting and Finance System that Supports Business Growth
Send us Fan MailPlease download the free workbook that goes with this episode. Bonus Episode #74: This episode will empower you with the insights to pinpoint your ideal customer, refine your services, and secure your competitive edge. We'll navigate through a SWOT analysis and discuss the significance of core values before crafting a strategic statement that's as robust as your ambition.
Rediscover the Excitement of a Career in Finance and Accounting
Send us Fan MailBonus Episode # 73: Do you remember why you chose a career in finance and accounting? Rekindle your passion as we revisit Episode 98 and deeply contemplate the reasons that drew us towards this exciting field. This episode is a rallying cry for all finance leaders, urging you to reconnect with the joy of number-crunching, the thrill of forging strategy, and the ambition of leadersh
A Reflective Journey into Leadership and the Spirit of December Celebrations
Send us Fan MailBonus Episode # 72: Pause for a moment. What if you could go beyond mere technical skills and grow into an inspiring leader, radiating strength of character and integrity? That's what we're exploring in this special bonus episode of the Finance Leader Podcast. As we wrap up the year, we invite you to celebrate not just your professional success, but also the personal mil
Finance Team Success: A Journey of Leadership and Engagement
Send us Fan MailBonus Episode # 71: Imagine unlocking the full potential of your finance team with the right leadership and engagement tools. We kick things off by venturing into the realm of leadership, exploring its intricate responsibilities, and stressing the significance of setting the vision, maintaining high standards, and becoming a role model for your team.As we move forward, we dive dee
Transforming Your Business with an Effective FP&A Team
Send us Fan MailBonus episode #70: Financial Planning & Analysis provides one of the most critical and powerful functions in the business. Are you resourcing and employing your FP&A Team properly? You need to be continually planning the team’s functions and capabilities as technology changes and the business grows. The FP&A function cannot remain static. It must be growing and changing
Unlocking Finance Agility and Digital Transformation in Today's Unpredictable Business Environment
Send us Fan MailEpisode 114: 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 this lies in processes, b
The Power of Thanksgiving: An Exploration into Growth and Gratitude
Send us Fan MailBonus episode #69: I dedicate this special episode of the Finance Leader Podcast to share my journey of gratitude. Walk with me as I delve into the profound gratitude I have for my inner circle, the joy of serving others through this podcast, and the path of self-improvement I am navigating each day.Happy Thanksgiving!!!Please connect with me on:1. Instagram: stephen.mclain2. Twitt
Embrace Intense Accountability: Transform Your Finance and Accounting Career
Send us Fan Mail In 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 ow
Closing the Year Strong: Planning, Budgeting, Professional Development and Self-Care Tips for Finance Leaders
Send us Fan MailBonus episode # 68: Are you ready to end the year on a high note and kick off the next one with renewed vigor and clarity? Join me in this bonus episode of The Finance Leader Podcast as we delve into key activities to focus on as the year draws to a close: from prepping for year-end close and getting the 2024 budget approved, to planning for your Continuing Professional Education (
The Key to Team Transformation - Help Your Team Members to Become Better
Send us Fan MailBonus episode # 67: Imagine supercharging your team's performance and productivity, while simultaneously improving their daily work experience. This episode promises to hand you the keys to that transformation. In the episode, I will discuss five key actions that revolve around enhancing your communication skills, scheduling routine 1:1 meetings, eliminating roadblocks, develo
Exploring the Impact of Professional Credentials in Finance and Accounting Careers
Send us Fan MailBonus episode # 66: We'll be revisiting one of our most impactful episodes from Season 13 where we unpack the significance of these professional credentials and guide you on where to lay your focus. The finance and accounting landscape is forever shifting and evolving - so how do you stay ahead of the curve? Professional credentials are more than badges of technical prowess;
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