The Softer Side of People Management in Finance Transformation

The video tutorial discusses the role of finance leaders in organizational transformation, emphasizing the importance of managing staff well. It explores Aristotle's principles of persuasion—logos, ethos, and pathos—and their application in finance leadership. The speaker shares personal operating principles, the significance of mission statements, and the use of mantras to align teams. The tutorial concludes with the power of praise and positive feedback in enhancing employee engagement and productivity.

What are the three elements of persuasive argument identified by Aristotle?

What is the significance of ethos in the context of finance management?

What role does emotional connection (pathos) play in leadership according to the speaker?

How does the speaker differentiate between managing people and leading people?

What does the speaker mean by 'working inside the frame, but thinking outside of the box'?

How does the speaker view mistakes in the context of striving for excellence?

What are the three operating principles that the speaker emphasizes for their team?

What is the purpose of a mission statement in the finance function as described by the speaker?

What is the mantra that the speaker uses to focus their finance team?

How does the speaker suggest using praise to engage and empower employees?