CFOLC Announces Full Agenda for CFO Masterclass, Nov 11-13th CFO Masterclass, The CFO Leadership Council's 10th Annual National Conference (being held Nov 11-13, 2020) is designed to be all about the CFO.  It will explore what you need to be a Masterclass CFO in today's fast-paced disruptive world.  It will provide the specific take-aways that will give you a jump start for entering the 1st years of the 2020s decade.   This year includes two full days of programming - roundtable discussions, inspiring keynotes, and expert-led interactive panels crafted to dig deep into key leadership areas and provide you with the specific

The Agile CFO:  Innovative, Collaborative & Visionary Executives are facing the greatest challenges of their careers. Facing these challenges requires an agile CFO with a forward-looking perspective.  Jack McCullough, President & Founder, CFO Leadership Council checks in with Darrell Cox, CFO, Vena Solutions.   Jack is a Senior Contributor to Forbes CFO Network.  An excerpt is below. I recently spoke to Darrell Cox, the CFO of Vena Solutions, who is working to change the perception of corporate finance from something that is routine and reactive to something that is actually exciting and proactive. Darrell is committed to empowering the next generation of financial

Business Of Sports! Playbooks From The Ultimate Competitors is a session being held Day 2 of CFO Masterclass (CFO Leadership Council's 10th annual conference).  2020 was an off-season no amount of practice could prepare us for. As professional sports slowly get back in “full swing,” it’s the innovative thinkers behind this multi-billion dollar industry that are drafting a brand new game plan.  Our panel of experts will discuss the game-time decisions that power the unique world of sports, and how to stay ahead of the curve in a market that is ever changing. Joining us: Kathryn H. Milthorpe, CFO, LPGA,  Ronda

The CFO Leadership Council (CFOLC) is excited to announce our 10th annual conference, CFO Masterclass, set for Nov 11-13, 2020!  As we celebrate a decade, this 3-day premiere experience will embrace new virtual technology enhancing our rich eminent programming in even more unique ways.  Sessions will include  "Ask the Expert" roundtables, inspiring keynotes, and expert-led interactive workshops moderated by CFOLC and MIT dignitaries.  Each are crafted to dig deep into key leadership areas - all to give you the strength to move forward..  Network and learn online with 500+ of your peers across North America. This Year's Theme ~ CFO Masterclass

Humor In Executive Communications How can finance chiefs use humor effectively?  Jack McCullough, President & Founder, CFO Leadership Council turns to one of the best, Jimmy Tingle, for advice.   Jack is a Senior Contributor to Forbes CFO Network.  An excerpt is below. Chief financial officers are known for many things; Financial Expertise. Analytical Skills. Ethical Leadership. Problem-Solving Ability. But though the image of finance chiefs has changed considerably during the last decade, and mostly for the better, they are not exactly known for their  sense of humor. Honestly, this is a shame, because many CFOs are actually extremely funny, though they don’t always share

The CFO Essential Summer Reading List Chief Financial Officers use summer vacations to get caught up on their reading.   Jack is a Senior Contributor to Forbes CFO Network.  An excerpt below. Summer is here. And while the activities we have enjoyed in years past may be put on hold this season, there is one activity that we should all continue to embrace: summer reading. Now, more than ever, busy executives need time to themselves to recharge the batteries, and few activities are better than reading a great book under the sun. Chief Financial Officers are voracious readers, though the demands of their careers