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Everyone says they need to appoint a board director who is an AI expert, right?I disagree. There is no need to appoint an expert. You need to be smarter about AI. But be careful – if you don't take AI seriously, the outcome can be devastating. Here's why:1. AI is not just a “technical problem” – it's a CEO problemMost boards mistakenly view AI as a technology-only issue and encourage management to delegate to CIOs or CTOs. A big mistake. AI impacts everything from operational excellence to customer experience. In fact, a recent survey revealed that 74% of global CEOs…
If 2024 is the year when AI went from buzzwords to business orders, 2025 will be a year of careful optimism. Resilience-centric stage and technology drive smarter growth strategies.The CEO looks ahead, balances bold moves with practical strategies and navigates economic ambiguity – inflation, shift regulations, workforce challenges, and geopolitical tensions.But, uncertainty is looming, but growth is still on the table for leaders who know where to look and how to adapt.For CEOs ready to expand in this volatile environment, the right place is not just a background, but a strategic advantage. Business-friendly policies, access to top-notch talent and strong…
Texas leads the country in job creation and innovation. Because Texas offers businesses the freedom to succeed.So, the country's CEO counts Texas for 20 years and ranks Texas as the best state for business, which is the eighth greatest reason why the Texas economy is the eighth greatest compared to countries around the world.Texas is where entrepreneurs know they can throw their visions and achieve them. I consider the successful CEOs I meet every week, except for freedom and our business-friendly climate, corporate or personal income tax, our highly skilled and diverse workforce, easy access to global markets, robust infrastructure,…
Jack McCullough sits down with Julianna Hayes, CFO of Philo, to discuss the transformative role of financial leadership in the streaming industry. Julianna shares how Philo balances affordability and innovation while navigating the competitive landscape of live TV streaming. This episode dives into leadership strategies, building diverse teams, leveraging data analytics and creating a finance-first approach that supports company growth. A keynote speaker at the upcoming CFO Leadership Conference in Boston, Julianna details her experiences working at both Google and Twitter, what attracted her to Philo and why CFOs shouldn’t “stay in their lanes.”To book a demo with Planful, click…
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Imagine a workplace where you have to implement ladders with every decision before taking action. Team members are waiting for instructions and cannot make progress without express consent from top leadership. The leadership team must approve everything from new business cards to new recruits. We've worked with teams like this and we've seen how it can curb innovation, slow progress and cause departures.Now, imagine a workplace where teams are empowered to make decisions quickly and nearby. It's not about giving free reins to every idea, but about involving employees early in order to form strategies and initiatives that will be…
While reward arguments often follow strategy arguments, there are some notable cases where the reverse can be equally useful. Part 1 of this series explored how executive compensation debates can “shake the dog” and trigger fruitful dialogue about underlying business facilities and strategic priorities. Part 2 jumped into an example in which compensation programs reveal talent gaps and previously unnoticed cultural risks.This third and final article focuses on three cases in which compensation discussions have changed the way we actually work. By examining how compensation programs reward and enhance workflows, businesses can help uncover new areas for efficiency, build succession…
In times of economic upheaval and great uncertainty, the corporate governance system introduced by the board has been tested in practice. With the rising levels of uncertainty in 2025, corporate board members are under increasing pressure to prove that the company's growth plans are reliable, adaptable and sustainable. The cracks and flaws in the board outlined to investors will be scrutinized this year as the reality of the world trade war, supply chain turmoil and the horror of a recession have surprised investors.Is your board ready to navigate your company well through this current crisis of risk and uncertainty? If…
Allan Le An is the finance chief of a company at the forefront of robotics. San Diego-based Brain develops an operating system for autonomous mobile robots that performs inventory management and intelligent floor cleaning of commercial facilities.Of course, they can't (at least yet) lead the finance department. The integration of AI and automation is restructuring the financial profession, but the key lessons he has learned in his career are to continue to be curious, practical experiments and constant questions, particularly regarding whether financial tasks will affect the business.”Early, I focused on accuracy,” And said. “Now, I'm more focused on decision…
As the organization's financial manager, the CFO is responsible for ensuring that revenues are properly recognized under ASC 606. However, tariffs can complicate this important accounting standard when it disrupts global trade. Tariffs are at least temporarily returning to play, creating new revenue recognition challenges for CFOs. So, what impact these trade strategies have on the revenue recognition process and what are the impacts of financial reporting? How do customs duties affect Rebrec for different types of contracts? ASC 606 provides that revenue is recognized when management of a product or service is transferred to a customer. The transaction price…