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More CFOs are stepping into CEO roles, demonstrating the growing influence of financial leaders in business strategy. Heidrick & Struggles' Alyse Bodine explores what it takes for CFOs to make the leap and lead from the top: https://lnkd.in/edw4KUss   - from Fortune #Leadership #CFO #ExecutiveInsights 

Short-term and fractional positions are on the rise across the C-suite, most markedly in the finance function. Fractional CFOs develop a diverse career portfolio while maintaining flexibility and control. But the position requires an extra level of independence, strategic knowledge, and people management skills.   Sam Birchall of the Raconteur | B Corp™ speaks with three fractional CFOs about their experiences: https://lnkd.in/gvpfHbms  #Finance #CFO #Interim #Fractional #Csuite

Feedback is one of the most powerful tools for growth—whether you’re just starting your career, experiencing a professional pivot, or leading a team. Explore a variety of approaches for both providing and receiving constructive criticism:  https://lnkd.in/g8kntAxa  #ProfessionalDevelopment #Leadership #ContinuousImprovement 

How can you lead when the future feels unpredictable? A new Harvard Business Review article from Professor Laura Empson and Jennifer Howard-Grenville explores three questions and three actions to keep your team—and yourself—grounded when everything feels up in the air: https://lnkd.in/gy_eGriW. #Leadership #Uncertainty #Culture #Resilience

🎃 Happy Halloween! No need to face your resourcing fears alone. Reach out today and stay ahead of the carve: https://lnkd.in/e43AG-Xm

At some point, we’ve all been asked the question, “So, what do you do?” Whether you’re looking for a job, pitching a project, or generating interest in a product or service, having a well-developed elevator pitch ready to go can give you a leg up. A good pitch is between 30 seconds to a minute and should highlight a problem you solve and demonstrate what makes you, your service, or your company a perfect solution.    Learn how to craft an elevator pitch that stands out: https://lnkd.in/guFbg7-d 

In today's work environment, maintaining focus and motivation—whether in an office or at home—can be challenging. We explore strategies for developing better self-discipline, mindfulness, and consistency to help you optimize your workday and increase your professional satisfaction: https://lnkd.in/gqTXMvnp   #Focus #Motivation #RemoteWork #Productivity #ProfessionalDevelopment 

Determining how to best apply generative AI within their businesses is a top focus for executive leadership, but measuring ROI is no simple task—and entails much more than simply quantifying the potential impact on revenue. Heidrick & Struggles Partner Sachi Vora emphasizes the importance of considering elements like strategy, workforce optimization, and efficiency: https://lnkd.in/g6kC9KJY   #AI #GenerativeAI #Finance #CFO 

The use of interim executives is up 117% in Fortune 1000 C-suites since 2022, as companies harness the power of these short-term leadership engagements to bridge gaps, guide strategic initiatives, and maintain stability during times of transition.    These experienced leaders can step in quickly to support major initiatives such as:  ☑️ Expanding business functions  ☑️ Trying out roles  ☑️ Launching new products  ☑️ Managing through uncertainty  ☑️ Driving transformations and integrations ☑️ Seizing of-the-moment opportunities    Heidrick & Struggles’ Sunny Ackerman joins our podcast to explore trends in human capital, such as rising needs in interim leadership, skill shortages in digital functions, and how companies are embracing blended workforces for moments of significant change and transformation. Listen in: https://lnkd.in/gRMrStBv

A new article from Harvard Business Review highlights three key areas in which top performing leadership teams excel:  ✔️ Setting competitive direction—articulating meaningful positioning and avoiding the pull toward marketing hype  ✔️ Modeling values and fostering deep relationships to shape a healthy culture  ✔️ Establishing a disciplined approach to the flow of information and resource alignment  Learn why executive teams often fall short and learn how to improve in each area:  https://lnkd.in/gER4ZaqB  #Leadership #Culture