Creating a Legacy of Impactful Finance Leadership with Baron Anyangwe
Welcome to a new series of The CFO Playbook, brought to you by Soldo. In this episode, our new host, technology reporter, presenter and consumer champion, David McClelland talks to Baron Anyangwe, a finance leader, about his journey and insights into leadership. They discuss the importance of flexibility and passion in career choices, the impact of volunteering, and Baron’s own holistic leadership framework. The framework includes principles such as widening perspectives, finding meaningful work, focusing on strengths, and setting milestones for progress. Baron emphasises the importance of markers and milestones in guiding progress and decision-making, including the 6 Ps of success: Purpose, Principles, Priorities, Progress, Play, and People Skills. The episode also explores the value of playfulness in fostering creativity and innovation, whilst retaining the need for experimentation and adaptability in finance leadership. This episode also delves into the rise of B Corp businesses and the challenges and opportunities they present for sustainability, reflecting on the concept of liberating finance and the role of finance leaders in driving positive change. Key Takeaways: Flexibility and passion are key in making career choices and finding meaningful work. Volunteering can provide opportunities to make a positive impact and develop leadership skills. Markers and milestones are crucial in guiding progress and decision-making. Experimentation and adaptability are essential for success in finance leadership. People skills and leadership are foundational for effective collaboration and achieving the best outcomes. The rise of B Corp businesses highlights the increasing importance of sustainability and purpose-driven organisations. Finance leaders face challenges and opportunities in driving sustainability and balancing short-term and long-term goals. Liberating finance involves embodying principles, providing value, and making data-driven decisions for long-term sustainability. About Soldo: Soldo provides company cards connected to a powerful management platform. Employees use Soldo cards to buy what they need for work without being out of pocket or going over budget. Finance teams use Soldo to distribute money instantly, while staying in control of who spends, how much, where, and on what. Thousands of businesses, from small to large corporations including Mercedes-Benz, Sony, and Get Your Guide use Soldo to make their business spending simple and efficient. To find out more or to book a demo, visit Soldo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices