The ultimate guide to effective leadership

High-performing leaders, irrespective of race, age or gender, think in remarkably similar ways. For some, these ways of thinking come naturally, for others they need to be cultivated.

"Inside the Leader's Mind "reveals the five common ways effective leaders think and gives you the tools you need to evolve your thinking and become a better leader. Drawn from the collective wisdom of 20 world-class leaders, "Inside the Leader's Mind "shows you how to think your way to the very top.

'These five ways of thinking like a leader are so obvious it is a wonder someone hasn't thought of them before. Follow this advice and you will become a better leader.'

"Maurice Duffy, CEO, blackswan "

In the aftermath of the financial crisis, the spotlight is even more on the role and activities of the CFO. Specifically, CFOs need to accelerate three aspects of their role: develop dynamic and distinctive risk management capabilities, motivate and align increasingly diverse work providers, and design and operate effective financial processes for internal and external customers. The winning CFOs in the next decade will be the ones who get the basics right, who prioritise their efforts, and who invest in the leadership development that creates the institutional capacity to achieve and sustain leading industry performance. CFOs need to embrace the new challenges and opportunities created by the financial crisis. The New CFOs provides the fundamental road map to success in this new environment for finance officers, their teams, and the organizations who employ them.