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Val Gonzalez

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How long have you been in your current position?

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<1 year

1 - 2 years

2 - 3 years

3 - 5 years

5+ years

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What's your favorite way to communicate when using a messaging service?

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Text

Audio

Video

Emojis only!

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How often does your organization provide unconscious bias training for employees and leadership?

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More frequently than weekly

Weekly

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

Less frequently than annually

Never

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If you had to recommend only 1 book to someone, which of these would you recommend as a must-read?

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins

Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Another Book (I will mention it in comments)

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What's been the biggest finance story of the first half of the year so far?

Finance

Interest rate increases

Bank failures

Debt ceiling crisis

AI impact

Possible recession

Something else (share below!)

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Do you believe the benefits of Generative AI outweigh the risks?

Yes

Don't Know/Not Sure

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How do you feel about the FTC's decision to ban nearly all noncompetes?

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Generally positive - it will provide more freedom and benefits for workers

Neutral

Generally negative - may lead to increased competition for talent

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When it comes to talent management best practices, are companies investing too much in talent acquisition and retention at the expense of other priorities? Is the "war for talent" overhyped at the moment?

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Yes, companies are over-investing in talent

No, companies are investing the correct amount

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"People should not be afraid of AI taking their job, but of a person who utilizes AI better than them taking their job." Share your thoughts below!

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Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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What initiatives have you found most effective in transforming the finance department into a strategic business partner within your organization?

Val GonzalezCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERa month ago

Become interested about operations and what kind of support/needs other units have. Explain the why behind your processes, understand the Why behind others', and then work on connecting both!

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What initiatives have you found most effective in transforming the finance department into a strategic business partner within your organization?

Val GonzalezCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERa month ago

Become interested about operations and what kind of support/needs other units have. Explain the why behind your processes, understand the Why behind others', and then work on connecting both!

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As a leader what do you do specifically for finance teams to improve their employee experience and retention? Anything different than company-wide initiatives?

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Val GonzalezCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER2 months ago

Finance team members greatly benefit from exposure. Exposure to different processes, cycles, tasks, and responsibilities. Being finance a holistic activity that supports the whole organization, the more exposed to the full ...read more

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What is that one "magic" piece of advice/feedback you've gotten that improved your effectiveness as a leader?

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Val GonzalezCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER2 months ago

"Clarity is magnetic." It was part of a bigger lesson that people value integrity, but they actually follow clarity. Clarity in vision combined with a good vision has a potential to build incredible followership.

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CFOs and finance leaders, what do you think is the most important skill you should be focused on personally in order to avoid turnover on your team?

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Val GonzalezCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER2 months ago

Creating a motivating and learning environment with communication as a key element.

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If someone wanted to become a corporate controller, what skills would you tell them to master (besides being the best accountant they can be)?

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Val GonzalezCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER3 months ago

By far the best skill for upper level accounting roles is communication. You will not only need to make the right accounting decisions but explain them to auditors, executives and potentially regulators. The ability to communicate ...read more

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What do you think is the biggest mistake leaders make during their mid-tenure (approx 2-5 years in their roles)?

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Val GonzalezCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER3 months ago

Moving too far away from the voice of the front line sellers. Their opinion's matter and staying close to their perception beyond impersonal employee engagement surveys remains important to have a pulse on what is really ...read more

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What is your thought process when it comes to resource allocation between upskilling/reskilling your workforce vs. investing in new technologies to improve efficiency and productivity? What are you currently focused on?

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Val GonzalezCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERa month ago

It depends on your processes, but in my experience it should never be one or the other. New technologies will demand up/re skilling, and at the same time re (up) skilled staff will increase productivity when paired with new ...read more

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Should finance teams prioritize the most advanced security tech, even if it may slow down development/innovation, or accept a slightly higher risk to maintain agility?

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Val GonzalezCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERa month ago

Budget, size, industry, mission and risk appetite would influence this decision highly! I don't believe there is a one size fits all in this matter.

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How do you move your team from feeling overloaded to feeling empowered?

Val GonzalezCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER6 months ago

All my team members are made to own the success of their respective project streams. They have the flexibility to manage their time.

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What are the fundamental leadership capabilities that are needed for an era of exponential technology and AI innovation?

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Val GonzalezCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERa year ago

I think Alivin Toffler said it best: "The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn."

The most important attribute, then, is ...read more

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How long have you been in your current position?

What's your favorite way to communicate when using a messaging service?

How often does your organization provide unconscious bias training for employees and leadership?

If you had to recommend only 1 book to someone, which of these would you recommend as a must-read?

What's been the biggest finance story of the first half of the year so far?

Do you believe the benefits of Generative AI outweigh the risks?

How do you feel about the FTC's decision to ban nearly all noncompetes?

When it comes to talent management best practices, are companies investing too much in talent acquisition and retention at the expense of other priorities? Is the "war for talent" overhyped at the moment?

"People should not be afraid of AI taking their job, but of a person who utilizes AI better than them taking their job." Share your thoughts below!

What initiatives have you found most effective in transforming the finance department into a strategic business partner within your organization?

What initiatives have you found most effective in transforming the finance department into a strategic business partner within your organization?

As a leader what do you do specifically for finance teams to improve their employee experience and retention? Anything different than company-wide initiatives?

What is that one "magic" piece of advice/feedback you've gotten that improved your effectiveness as a leader?

CFOs and finance leaders, what do you think is the most important skill you should be focused on personally in order to avoid turnover on your team?

If someone wanted to become a corporate controller, what skills would you tell them to master (besides being the best accountant they can be)?

What do you think is the biggest mistake leaders make during their mid-tenure (approx 2-5 years in their roles)?

What is your thought process when it comes to resource allocation between upskilling/reskilling your workforce vs. investing in new technologies to improve efficiency and productivity? What are you currently focused on?

Should finance teams prioritize the most advanced security tech, even if it may slow down development/innovation, or accept a slightly higher risk to maintain agility?

How do you move your team from feeling overloaded to feeling empowered?

What are the fundamental leadership capabilities that are needed for an era of exponential technology and AI innovation?

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How long have you been in your current position?

What's your favorite way to communicate when using a messaging service?

How often does your organization provide unconscious bias training for employees and leadership?

If you had to recommend only 1 book to someone, which of these would you recommend as a must-read?

What's been the biggest finance story of the first half of the year so far?

Do you believe the benefits of Generative AI outweigh the risks?

How do you feel about the FTC's decision to ban nearly all noncompetes?

When it comes to talent management best practices, are companies investing too much in talent acquisition and retention at the expense of other priorities? Is the "war for talent" overhyped at the moment?

"People should not be afraid of AI taking their job, but of a person who utilizes AI better than them taking their job." Share your thoughts below!

What initiatives have you found most effective in transforming the finance department into a strategic business partner within your organization?

What initiatives have you found most effective in transforming the finance department into a strategic business partner within your organization?

As a leader what do you do specifically for finance teams to improve their employee experience and retention? Anything different than company-wide initiatives?

What is that one "magic" piece of advice/feedback you've gotten that improved your effectiveness as a leader?

CFOs and finance leaders, what do you think is the most important skill you should be focused on personally in order to avoid turnover on your team?

If someone wanted to become a corporate controller, what skills would you tell them to master (besides being the best accountant they can be)?

What do you think is the biggest mistake leaders make during their mid-tenure (approx 2-5 years in their roles)?

What is your thought process when it comes to resource allocation between upskilling/reskilling your workforce vs. investing in new technologies to improve efficiency and productivity? What are you currently focused on?

Should finance teams prioritize the most advanced security tech, even if it may slow down development/innovation, or accept a slightly higher risk to maintain agility?

How do you move your team from feeling overloaded to feeling empowered?

What are the fundamental leadership capabilities that are needed for an era of exponential technology and AI innovation?