142. The Balancing Act: Risks, Ethics, and the Lessons Learnt from Failing with Shaun Hayes

In this CFO 4.0 episode, Hannah Munro sits down with Shaun Hayes, Author of The Gray Choice who has a wealth of experience in both the highs and lows of corporate leadership. Dive deep into Shaun's perspective on various aspects of business and personal growth.
Also covered in this session:
  • Emphasising the importance of taking risks to achieve success and underscores the value of seeking feedback from a tight-knit group of advisors.
  • Learn about Shaun's personal journey, from experiencing catastrophic failures to viewing them merely as events in a larger story.
  • The Argument that there's merit in finding a level where you're happy and sticking to it.
  • Discovering how the numbers game isn't just about accuracy—it's about upholding a strict standard. Shaun dives into practices and strategies to ensure this.
  • Highlighting the importance of having a varied group of advisors, from fellow leaders to salespeople, to get a full 360-degree view of situations.
  • Get an insight of Shaun's book and learn more about his philosophy and practices.
  • What is the change that we’re seeing in finance teams and what does that have to do with value?
  • How do we define value?
  • How value goes beyond economic impact
  • What are the components of economic value identification?
  • Examples of the value identification conversation
  • What this means for the skills in finance
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