Have you thought about the difference between financial expertise and customer service in your role as a financial leader? Though these ideas are related, they are very distinct. Listen to this episode to grow in…
Budgets – these are wonderful tools. However, budgeted activities never coincide exactly with actual activities. While minimal financial variances are generally not a problem, how do you handle significant variances throughout the year? This takes…
Would you like to learn more about how you can thrive in your relationship with your CEO? Listen to this interview with Roy Peterson as he shares wisdom from his three decades of experience as…
Have you evaluated the steps of action you need to take after every key conversation? This is essential to capture what was discussed, to ensure clarity, and to fully implement what was decided. Listen to…
Do you maintain such a frantic schedule that you are not able to think deeply about the matters most important to you? It is time for this to stop. Listen to this episode to rediscover…
On November 25, 2020, Dick Capin went to be with his Lord and Savior after an extraordinary life of love for Him and service to Him. Mr. Capin’s testimony lives on, however, and he would…
Life presents many challenges and obstacles which can leave us down, disappointed, and depressed. This year has only accentuated the difficulties for us as individuals and as organizations. How do you appropriately deal with discouragement? Listen…
Listen to Part Two of this exploration of leadership lessons from the Scriptures. We will again review the insightful book titled The Top 10 Leadership Conversations in the Bible by Steve Moore and glean wisdom…
Have you researched the Scriptures to see what lessons the Lord has for us about leadership? Listen to this episode as I review an insightful book titled The Top 10 Leadership Conversations in the Bible…
Are you struggling with your financial software? Are you unsure if it should be changed or uncertain about the path for a successful transition? Listen to this episode to gain some ideas to resolve these…
Have you clearly thought through the key areas in which you should bring value to your Board of Directors? Listen to this interview with John Pearson, an expert and consultant in board governance, as he…
Listen to this episode as we continue our series on compelling communication strategies. Learn how to wisely engage with five small groups in your nonprofit organization ranging from new staff orientation to board committee interaction.
Is the financial information in your organization more illuminating or confusing? Do you find in your interactions with other leaders that data tends to clarify the point or cloud the issue?Listen to this insightful interview…
During these unprecedented times how do you lead your Finance Team through the corona crisis? Listen to this episode to glean seven ideas of how you can navigate these uncharted waters to see your team…
How can you communicate effectively as a financial leader to large groups of people? Listen to this episode to glean tips on how to connect and communicate better with five specific groups in your organization.
Communication skills are critical to be an effective leader. To have compelling communication as a financial leader you need to be both informational and inspirational. Listen to this episode to glean both general Biblical principles…
What are meaningful metrics and dashboards to understand the critical information in your organization? Listen to this interview with Stan Reiff from CapinCrouse as he unpacks relevant metrics for nonprofits and how to capture them…
Is your ministry truly accomplishing its vision and mission? Have you been able to determine this through objective evaluation or is it merely anecdotal? Listen to this interview with Calvin Edwards, an expert in Outcome-Based…
If you were a king over a vast kingdom for 40 years, how would you challenge your son to be the next wise ruler? Listen to this episode to learn about seven principles of leadership…
How do you handle the unique ministry, financial, and personnel needs of your organization? Listen to this interview with Kent Herr, U.S. Controller of Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ), as he discusses four aspects…
What is your success rate for actually turning your ideas into reality? Listen to this episode to understand three key steps to go from conception to implementation. By systematically instructing, acting, and reporting you can…
Are you known more as a strategic partner or a financial policeman? Enjoy this episode as we conclude our series on how to function “Beyond the Box”. We will consider “What you need to Become”…
Listen to this episode to glean insights from Nathan’s twenty years of public accounting experience which he brought into his role as CFO of SIM USA.
How do you stay focused on your priorities as a CFO in the midst of a hectic schedule? By focusing on the “stewardship star”! Listen to this episode to understand the five crucial responsibilities that…
It is frustrating to see how much time is wasted by Finance Teams in dealing with erroneous information. Have you considered how to design your processes to intentionally minimize the time spent in follow up…