Leadership Transition

Fractional executives are now a procurement decision, not just an HR one

CEO turnover and faster interim searches are pushing ops and IT leaders to treat fractional leadership like a sourced service, with SLAs, scope, and handoff pla

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

Stepping into a leadership role today isn’t just a step up—it’s a shift into constant visibility, where expectations arrive immediately and the margin for error narrows. As organizations flatten structures and demand faster decisions, newly promoted leaders are expected to deliver impact from the outset, often without the space to fully adjust. According to…

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.

From Deloitte to Startup CEO: Johnnie Akin on Risk, Faith & Reinvention

Former Deloitte senior manager Johnnie Akin on leaving a Big Four track for a startup, and how faith and failure shaped his leadership.

How Shanice Scott Reinvented Her Accounting Career — And Found Her ‘Why’

Shanice Scott on pivoting from SEC reporting to GL leadership, and how resilience and relationships guided the reinvention.

Building Careers, Balancing Life: A CFO’s Journey from Public Accounting to Pipeline Construction

Driver Pipeline CFO Joe LaPolla on moving from public accounting to industry finance leadership, and how intentional transitions and team culture carried the shift.