CFO Bookshelf

The CFO Bookshelf weekly podcast is geared toward global financial leaders who are serious about lifelong learning and reading widely.

The show's 200-plus podcast catalog features well-known authors who are experts in finance, pricing, marketing, sales, operations, organizational health, and leadership.

Episodes are released weekly, and the host responds to every message he gets about the shows on LinkedIn.

Podcasting since 2020 • 270 episodes

CFO Bookshelf

Latest Episodes

Stewardship Leadership for Stinkin' Accountants, and Everybody Else

Of the many books that leadership authors have written about how to lead others and one's self, Mark believes Eric Alexander's book may be the first to pair stewardship and leadership together.Eric was a longtime CFO for Happy State Bank...

October 03, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 270 • 56:30

Running Against the Herd

Running Against the Herd is not only a new book title in the investment genre, but its content is also for any leader, CEO, or manager who makes decisions for a living.While much of the literature in behavioral economics ...

September 26, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 269 • 1:05:21

The Gambler's Game

Is it possible to read a fascinating true story about a professional roulette player where gambling is not placed on a pedestal nor glamorized?I believe the answer is yes if you listen to or read The Gambler's Game by James Darn...

August 15, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 268 • 1:01:38

Say It Skillfully

I enjoyed reading Lencioni's The Ideal Team Player even though it was a bit too simplistic with a focus on just three labels to describe a person you want on your team.After reading Molly Tschang's new book, Say It Skillfull...

August 09, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 267 • 1:03:55

The Crux of Great Strategy

Richard Rumelt is a legendary strategy pioneer and author of The Crux and Good Strategy Bad Strategy. In this episode, Rumelt dismantles traditional "strategic planning," arguing it is often merely a financial budget masque...

August 01, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 266 • 1:06:17

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