If you think about what you want most in your life in a big-picture, strategic way rather than a particular, tactical way, you can almost certainly get the life that suits you. On the other hand, if you are very particular and tactical you almost certainly will not get the life

Not all disappointing outcomes are failures. Some lead to improvements in your process. Success is about more than the results you achieve. It's also about the growth you attain. Progress is more than how close you come to your goal. It's how far you've come from your start.

10 finance movies you should watch this weekend: 1. The Big Short

Servant leadership prioritizes the growth and well-being of others. Leading by serving aims to foster an inclusive environment that enables everyone to thrive as their authentic self. #MondayMotivaton #LeadershipMatters

Critical thinking is the ongoing application of unbiased analysis in pursuit of objective truth. #criticalthinking 8 Of The Most Important Critical Thinking Skills bit.ly/3yMsPue

CFO challenges... How are you managing your finance processes? Answer: Build The Finance Process House. It's an overview of all the core processes in Finance. Here are the 21 core processes for CFOs to master: 1. Financial Planning & Analysis 2. Financial Reporting 3.

Mastering presentation skills involves conveying ideas with clarity and conviction, engaging audiences with authenticity, employing compelling visuals, and maintaining a confident and composed demeanor. #PersonalGrowth #Motivation #Communication

It’s possible to shorten the work week without losing productivity. 4-day week pilot for 15 months w/full pay: -Performance improved or sustained on 22/24 measures -Motivation & mental health climbed -Turnover dropped by 39% It's better to have 4 focused days than 5 distracted.

Middle managers play a big role in the well-being of their employees. Providing these managers with adequate training can help ensure they are well-equipped to support their employees and foster a psychologically healthy culture at work. Learn more: at.apa.org/66y

Wang and Barabasi' book still available for free! "Science of Science" nicely explained, for researchers, practitioners & the wider public. By Dashun Wang and Albert-László Barabási Downloadable from OUP: dashunwang.com/book/the-scien… #Science #Research

The main purpose of discussion is to achieve completion and get in sync, which leads to decisions and/or actions. Conversations that fail to reach completion are a waste of time. When there is an exchange of ideas, it is important to end it by stating the conclusions. If there is

Study “Financial Crime Risk Management, Regulation and Compliance” to learn about financial regulation and compliance and acquire practical tools of combating financial and corporate fraud. More about the diploma: courses.lsfl.org.uk/financial-crim… #Management #Finance #Taxation #Compliance

While I had always assumed that logical conversation is the best way for people to get at what is true, armed with this new knowledge about the brain, I came to understand that there are large parts of our brains that don’t do what is logical. #principleoftheday

Curious how the best leaders turn stories into strategy? In the latest CEO Insights episode, McKinsey Senior Partner Joydeep Sengupta discusses how top CEOs use storytelling to unite teams, foster inclusivity, and lead with humility. mck.co/3zdlsfE

Toxic employees can ruin your business: This was evidenced by Harvard Research:

Dear managers: Raising productivity is not about monitoring people. It's about motivating them. 94 studies: Surveillance fails to improve performance—and increases stress, distrust, and dissatisfaction. Tracking people is not a substitute for respecting and valuing them.

Real talk: It's time to stop calling these soft skills. They're essential in every role, And increasingly beat credentials and experience. There's nothing soft about them. Here they are - 15 essential skills every top performer needs:

Only 10% of managers are natural leaders. This is how you can become a real leader: Real leadership is not about showing off your power. It’s about lifting others up. It’s about making people feel seen, heard, and valued.

Effective leadership in a hybrid world requires different skills that go beyond traditional team leadership. Read more from MIT Sloan Management Review here: sloanreview.mit.edu/article/the-fu… #Business #Management #Leadership

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