Soft skills

The language of financial leadership

Speechwriter, author, and TEDx speaker Simon Lancaster describes ways to enhance your communication — whether in a speech or a one-to-one conversation.

4 ways finance leaders can increase employee engagement

Leading like a coach has the potential to boost engagement and the bottom line.

Becoming more empathetic in difficult times

Here’s how to become a source of support and strength for those around you.

Finessing your return to a previous employer

When returning to an organisation, for whatever reason, be open to change and be humble.

5 time-management tips for finance professionals

Control what you can and plan for what you can’t during the coronavirus crisis.

What makes an effective leader?

CIMA’s president and a CEO from South Africa discuss the traits of effective leaders and how they can get “buy-in” from employees to drive change.

6 essentials for first-time telecommuters

Here’s how to stay productive and engaged if the coronavirus crisis has forced you to work from home.

4 tips for handling conference call gaffes

Recovering from a public error takes a bit of humour and humility.

Integrated thinking and how to develop it

Nick McGuigan, Ph.D., describes ways management accountants can develop integrated thinking — including through “social bubble hopping”.

How to succeed in your first 100 days as CFO

New CFOs can follow five steps to build credibility and meet high expectations in the first 100 days on the job.

Think and speak like a CFO to influence decisions

It’s not about financial jargon but about listening to concerns, speaking simply, and learning continually to be ready for the top job when opportunity knocks.

3 tactics to become an agile CFO

Acting with agility is the new currency of business, and CFOs play a key role. Here is how to become an agile CFO.

To call or email, that is the question

Sometimes, the medium is the message, and here is help to make the right choice.

5 ways to enhance your emotional wellness

Self-awareness plays a critical role in supporting emotional and physical health at work.

How to set professional and personal boundaries

Do you work too much? Eat at your desk? Find yourself grouchy? Time to step back.

Relationship-building advice from a career diplomat

The UK’s ambassador to Poland has used his management accounting skills to formulate strategy, negotiate, and manage relationships.

How to speak to a nonfinance audience

When explaining complex financial concepts to an audience from outside the finance world, focus on key points, take things slow, and answer questions.

Vonn channels competitive spirit in business ventures

Despite injuries and other setbacks, champion ski racer Lindsey Vonn perseveres, attendees at the AICPA’s Women’s Global Leadership Summit learn.

4 steps to develop superhuman focus

Productivity experts share ways to combat distractions and develop the capacity for intense, immersive focus.

6 tips to avoid perfectionism and get things done

Use your time for maximum impact and avoid getting bogged down by the details.

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