THE CF BLOG
“Complex Insights. Simple Solutions.” is more than just a tag-line. It is my philosophy. My goal is to help you become a great leader. Please enjoy my latest writing, stories, and ideas below.
Joining a Board Has Never Been Easier (if You Are a Woman)
Earlier this month, in bold recognition of International Women’s Day, State Street Global Advisors installed a statue of a defiant girl standing in full Wonder Woman pose in front of the Wall Street bull. At [...]
There is No Place Like Home: How to be Remote-friendly and Build a Successful, Cohesive Workforce
Despite a few high-profile efforts to bring employees back to the office, the prevailing workplace trend is heading home. According to a Gallup survey, 43 percent of working Americans spent at least some of their time [...]
“M” is for more than “Math” – Why Women Should Mind the “M” the “STEM”
At least once a year, a female colleague will tell me how much she hates math. Here is just one example of a real conversation: Female colleague: I hate algebra. I have no idea why we [...]
Measure What Matters – 5 Tips to Focus on Real Measures of Success
Over the years, I have supported many executives who found great comfort in spreadsheets. They had a bottomless appetite for KPIs, P&Ls and other acronyms that make me sound very finance-y. These leaders were big [...]
Looking Ahead to 2017
STOP MAKING IT ALL ABOUT YOU! It is New Year’s Day, a time to hone in on what you want to accomplish in the coming year. I’ve spent the morning reading article after article about [...]
An Open Letter to Working Women
We need to do more than "Lean In." We need to lead! You may like me a little less after you finish this article. Study after study about women in the workplace tell me that you [...]
7 Lessons Learned from the Mistakes of John Stumpf
Last month we witnessed something unusual on Capitol Hill – bipartisan consensus. At a time that is arguably the most politically contentious in at least 50 years, the senate banking committee targeted a common enemy [...]
Why You Should Offer Unlimited Vacation
Free catered meals. Cold pressed juice bars. On demand massages. Unless your company has a stockpile of cash, or has a name that starts with an “N” and ends with an “etflix,” you probably cannot [...]
M&A – To Integrate or Leave Alone?
Depending on your measure of success, anywhere from 5 to 9 out of every 10 acquisitions fail. Despite the risk, companies continue to consolidate, merge and buy at record pace, fueled by cheap capital, market [...]
