Why finance leaders don't need to have all the answers

With CFO responsibilities continuing to expand beyond finance, Janice Stucke, CPA, discussed the challenge of leading in areas where expertise and certainty aren't guaranteed. Stucke, speaking at the Future of Finance Summit in National Harbor, Md., shared her perspective on acknowledging weaknesses, balancing data with judgment, and learning to listen before jumping to solutions.

She recently wrote a JofA article on the changing remit of the CFO. And, in a previous podcast appearance, alluded to in this conversation, Stucke recounted the resilience lessons learned from competing in difficult endurance events.

What you'll learn from this episode:

• Why CFOs have to become comfortable with leading beyond their expertise.
• Why making a data-backed decision might not always be the best path.
• What authenticity as a leadership trait means to Stucke.
• Her answer to the question, "Do you want to be a CEO?"
• What Stucke means when she talks about having "1% more."
• The career paths Stucke sees opening up for those in finance leadership.