The Finance Leader Podcast
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!
Episodes
207 episodes
Empowering Leadership: Overcoming Team Frustrations and Building Confidence
Episode 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...
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Season 17
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Episode 5
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11:51
Navigating Career Changes in Accounting with Insights from Mike Manalac, Accounting Manager, Google
Episode 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...
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Season 17
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Episode 4
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44:38
Building a Successful and Healthy Work Environment: An Introduction to Helping Your Team Thrive
Episode 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 ecos...
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Season 17
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Episode 3
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11:33
Leadership is the Most Important Skill to Develop: Empower Your Team for Innovation and Success
Episode 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 c...
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Season 17
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Episode 2
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14:16
Bonus Episode 79 - Transform Your Success in 2024: Mastering SMART Goals with a Growth Mindset
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 y...
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18:54
Customer Traffic Considerations During Competitor Disruptions
Episode 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...
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Season 17
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Episode 1
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6:00
Bonus Episode 78: Revisiting the Importance of Finance Agility and Digital Transformation.
Episode 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...
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14:58
Bonus Episode 77: Building a High-Performance Finance Team: A Strategy for Effective Recruitment and Talent Development
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 s...
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5:16
Bonus Episode 76: SMART Goal Planning for Finance Leaders
Please download the Goal Setting Workbook that follows this episode: hereImagine seizing opportunities as they arise, armed with a growth mindset that turns challenges ...
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18:09
Bonus Episode 75: Leading with Accountability: A Call to Action for Finance Professionals
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 ca...
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16:14
Lessons in Strategic Communication for Finance Professionals
Embark 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...
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Season 16
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Episode 8
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6:59
Uniting Individuals with Leadership: A Discussion on Improving Team Performance
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, w...
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Season 16
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Episode 7
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13:47
Inspiring Greatness: Transformative Leadership Principles
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 e...
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Season 16
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Episode 6
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11:34
Interview with Wassia Kamon, VP of Finance and Corporate Controller, How to Emphasize Your Value
Episode 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 ...
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Season 16
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Episode 5
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43:14
Mastering Strategic Decision-Making: Aligning Business Strategy with Finance and Accounting Systems
Please download the free business strategy guide here. Unlock the secrets to savvy strategic decision-making as we navigate the complex relationship between busine...
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Season 16
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Episode 4
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18:19
Interview with Mark McMillion - A Discussion on Growing Our Leadership and Mastering Conflict Management
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 McMillio...
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Season 16
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Episode 3
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38:30
Stay Focused and Avoid The Usual Distractions To Achieve Success
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 overcom...
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Season 16
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Episode 2
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14:30
Setting SMART Goals for 2024
Please download the Goal Setting Workbook that follows this episode: hereEpisode #115: Imagine seizing opportunities as they arise, armed with a growth mindset that tur...
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Season 16
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Episode 1
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16:51
Bonus Ep 74: Elevate Your Small Business and Solopreneur Journey with an Accounting and Finance System that Supports Business Growth
Please download the free workbook that goes with this episode. This episode will empower you with the insights to pinpoint your ideal customer, refine your service...
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9:24
Bonus Ep 73: Rediscover the Excitement of a Career in Finance and Accounting
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...
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10:31
Bonus Ep 72: A Reflective Journey into Leadership and the Spirit of December Celebrations
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.&nbs...
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2:45
Bonus Ep 71 - Finance Team Success: A Journey of Leadership and Engagement
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 significan...
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15:15
Bonus Ep 70: Transforming Your Business with an Effective FP&A Team
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 ...
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19:26
Unlocking Finance Agility and Digital Transformation in Today's Unpredictable Business Environment
Episode 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 d...
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Season 15
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Episode 6
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13:35
Bonus Episode 69: The Power of Thanksgiving: An Exploration into Growth and Gratitude
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 o...
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