A CFO Counts 5 Elements for a Happy Life
- Author
- Donna Peters, Kelly Battles
- Published
- Tue 14 Apr 2020
- Episode Link
- None
Donna Peters interviews career Chief Financial Officer, Kelly Battles. This episode offers so much in such a short time. Treat yourself to this episode.
Learning from the early death of her mom and the immigrant experiences of her father, Kelly shares both nature and nurture stories--and practical tools--for how to lead a balanced, happy life.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE:
- We each need a Mission (purpose), Values and Goals. Set personal Goals annually, and be forgivingly intentional / intentionally forgiving about your progress against them.
- The amazing role of the CFO (historian, futurist, policeman), and what we can learn from the CFO mindset to enrich our daily lives.
- The 5 Elements of a Happy Life: Family, Friends, Faith, Work, Me
- As a female working in male-dominated everything (Finance, Tech Start-ups, Harvard MBA, Investment Banking, Consulting), Kelly shares the necessity, and the power, of being your authentic self in everything you do.
Kelly's Purpose: Lead a happy life and leave things better than you found them.
Kelly's Core Values:
- Life is short. Make each day count.
- Balance
- Authenticity
- Be Accountable and Hold Others Accountable
- A Positive Attitude Matters
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Managing Your Personal Fear
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The Innovation Ninja Shares His Powers
Storytelling with a C-Suite Leader
Think Like a CFO: Dollar Scholar Shines a Lights at a Dark Time
Improv Can Improve Your Work and Play
How to Have a Growth Mindset
Do You Know Your Core Values?
Build Your Personal Board of Directors
A CEO Gets Real About Real Life
Creating the Culture You Want to Live In
Shape the Future You Want
Options Are Power
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