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The Finance Leader Podcast

The Finance Leader Podcast

Leadership development can set you apart from your peers so you can advance your career. This podcast is hosted by Stephen McLain, a U.S. Army-Retired Finance Officer. After retirement, Stephen transitioned to working as a Team Member and Business Consultant in Corporate Finance and Accounting. In t...

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April 14, 2025

Building the Future of Contract Management - Interview with the CEO of Concord Worldwide, Matt Lhoumeau

Send us a text Episode #136: Matt Lhoumeau, CEO of Concord Worldwide, takes us on his extraordinary journey from founding his first company at 17 to revolutionizing how businesses handle their contracts. Connect with Matt Lho...
April 7, 2025

Challenging Your Thought Process

Send us a text Mindset forms the bedrock of effective leadership. The way we think shapes our decisions, influences how we solve problems, and determines the trajectory of our professional journey. But how often do we examine...
March 31, 2025

A Review of Personal Accountability to Continue Your Pathway Towards Success

Send us a text Bonus episode #89: A powerful accountability framework can be the difference between another year of unfulfilled potential and remarkable achievement in your finance career. Whether you're aiming for the CFO ch...
March 26, 2025

Outdated Processes: The Silent Killer of Company Growth

Send us a text Bonus episode #88: Your internal business processes are either empowering your team or quietly sabotaging your organization's success. As finance leaders, we must ensure our systems add value rather than create...
March 18, 2025

Leadership Essentials Revisited

Send us a text Bonus episode # 87: Where are your 2025 goals right now? If you've stalled or need to recalibrate, you're not alone. Sometimes life shifts dramatically after we set our annual targets, requiring us to adjust wi...
March 12, 2025

Building High-Performance Teams Through Leadership and Communication

Send us a text Bonus episode #86: When was the last time your finance team truly worked as a single unit rather than a collection of individuals? In this thought-provoking episode, we explore how leadership transforms indepen...

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"This podcast gives great value for up-and-coming finance leaders. Highly recommend for those interested in that field."

Yeebin_8 | July 9, 2020

Stellardoor

"Great content"

stellardoor_ | Dec. 1, 2020

Leadership development for finance pros!

"This podcast is an incredible resource for finance and accounting executives who want to expand to the next level. His strategies and advice are practical and supportive at the same time."

livandluna | June 18, 2024

Great content!

"Love smart goals! He breaks it down in such simple and actionable ways."

forsario | June 13, 2024