Leadership Challenges

Vision to Value: How disruption is testing tax and finance operations

In an ever-evolving landscape characterized by tighter budgets, evolving regulations, fragmented data, and a scarcity of experienced talent, tax and finance leaders find themselves under mounting pressure. The demands are no longer limited to mere compliance; they now encompass maintaining robust op

Kyndryl's 2026 People Readiness Report: AI is spreading fast, but most workforces aren't ready

57% of enterprises now run AI in core processes, yet only 23% of leaders say their workforce is fully prepared, per Kyndryl's 2026 report.

How to Succeed After Getting Promoted: Seeking Feedback, Acting with Intention, and Leading with Perspective

What newly promoted leaders should do first: seek feedback, lean on mentorship, and decide with intention through a steep learning curve.

From Starting Over In A New Country To Reaching The C-Suite: A CFO’s Career Comeback

A CFO on how resilience, adaptability, and long-term thinking turned starting over in a new country into a path to the C-suite.

Stop Chasing Titles, Build a Career That Matters: A CAO’s Advice on Long-Term Success

Career advice in finance and accounting often centers around promotions, titles, and compensation. But in an era where professionals frequently change jobs every few years—the average American worker now stays in a role for less than four years—industries are facing growing talent shortages and reevaluating what long-term career success looks like. The question many…

From Public Accounting to CFO: The Leadership Wake-Up Call

Melinda Lawrence on the leap from audit partner to CFO, and why the seat is about leading growth and people, not just the numbers.