CFO’s The Daily Balance is a must-read recurring newsletter that features some of the best reporting available for finance executives. Monday’s edition features longer editor’s notes about the world around us, and is compiled here.
The Balance Editor’s Notes
A roundup of past editor’s notes.
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‘Always be closing’ editor’s note for May 13, 2024
By Andy Burt • May 13, 2024The first prize is a Cadillac El Dorado. The second prize is a set of steak knives. The third prize is you're fired. You get the picture? Read the full article ➔
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‘Reset’ Editor’s note for May 6, 2024
By Andy Burt • May 6, 2024"Clearing the mechanism" isn't just a business phrase, but rather, a way of understanding life's pursuits. Read the full article ➔
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‘Retention’ editor’s note for April 29, 2024
By Andy Burt • April 29, 2024Noncompetes are a thing of the past (mostly), but makes retention of key personnel all the more important. Read the full article ➔
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‘Culture shift’ editor’s note for April 22, 2024
By Andy Burt • April 22, 2024Google's actions this past week raise the question of what it takes to reshape a corporate culture. Read the full article ➔
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‘Cost of Growth’ editor’s note for April 15, 2024
By Andy Burt • April 15, 2024Sneakers and slide rules. Read the full article ➔
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‘Financial Controls’ Editor’s Note for April 8, 2024
By Andy Burt • April 8, 2024Recent stories indicate that leadership morals are not enough to keep a company safe. An internal controls framework is critical as well. Read the full article ➔
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‘Mentors’ Editor’s Note for April 1, 2024
By Andy Burt • April 1, 2024You never know who might be watching. Read the full article ➔
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‘Innovation’ Editor’s Note for March 25, 2024
By Andy Burt • March 25, 2024“I’m telling my team that we have to go experiment. Not everything’s going to work. But if we see an interesting use case or implementation of AI, let’s go try it.” Read the full article ➔
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‘Inside Baseball’ Editor’s Note for March 18, 2024
By Andy Burt • March 18, 2024Building a community for finance chiefs isn’t just about providing information. Read the full article ➔
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‘Smooth Criminal’ Editor’s Note for March 4, 2024
By Andy Burt • March 4, 2024What is it about our fascination with the criminal element? Read the full article ➔
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‘Observations’ Editor’s Note for Feb. 26, 2024
By Andy Burt • Feb. 26, 2024When we do business travel, what kind of vibes do we give off, and what do we notice? Read the full article ➔
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‘Corn Dogs’ Editor’s Note for Feb. 12, 2024
By Andy Burt • Feb. 12, 2024Few things are sweeter than defending your turf. Read the full article ➔
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‘Sustain’ Editor’s Note for Feb. 5, 2024
By Andy Burt • Feb. 5, 2024“That has to be the coolest story header image we’ve ever had.” Read the full article ➔
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‘Nostalgia’ Editor’s Note for Jan. 29, 2024
By Andy Burt • Jan. 29, 2024It is music to our minds. Read the full article ➔
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‘100’ Editor’s Note for Jan. 22, 2024
By Andy Burt • Jan. 22, 2024“Count your blessings.” Read the full article ➔
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‘Welcome to 2024’ Editor’s Note for Jan. 8, 2024
By Andy Burt • Jan. 8, 20242024 is packed. Here's a preview. Read the full article ➔
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‘The Year’ Editor’s Note for Dec. 18, 2023
By Andy Burt • Dec. 18, 2023A reflection of the past year. Read the full article ➔
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‘Holiday Parties’ Editor’s Note for Dec. 11, 2023
By Andy Burt • Dec. 11, 2023Is your organization in the holiday spirit? Read the full article ➔
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‘Words’ Editor’s Note for Dec. 4, 2023
By Andy Burt • Dec. 4, 2023A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Read the full article ➔
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‘Look Back, Look Ahead’ Editor’s Note for Nov. 27, 2023
By Andy Burt • Nov. 27, 2023The CFO voice in 2023 has been significant. Read the full article ➔
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‘The Deepest Wells of Gratefulness’ Editor’s Note for Nov. 20, 2023
By Andy Burt • Nov. 20, 2023Find opportunity to embrace gratitude during this Thanksgiving week. Read the full article ➔
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‘Credits’ Editor’s note for Nov. 13, 2023
By Andy Burt • Nov. 13, 2023The accounting talent shortage sees no end in sight. Read the full article ➔
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‘Sweet Growth’ Editor’s note for Nov. 6, 2023
By Andy Burt • Nov. 6, 2023Big things start small. But with effective leadership, the don't stay that way. Read the full article ➔
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‘Success’ Editor’s Note for Oct. 30, 2023
By Andy Burt • Oct. 30, 2023"A leader's lasting value is measured by succession." — John C. Maxwell Read the full article ➔
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‘Sail Away’ Editor’s Note for Oct. 16, 2023
By Andy Burt • Oct. 16, 2023“Why do you go away? So that you can come back ... Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving." Read the full article ➔
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‘Hit Subscribe’ Editor’s Note for Oct. 9, 2023
By Andy Burt • Oct. 9, 2023What is certain in life is all things are uncertain. Except the confidence of social influencers. Read the full article ➔
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‘Swing Away’ Editor’s Note for Oct. 2, 2023
By Andy Burt • Oct. 2, 2023The right tool for the right job. Read the full article ➔
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‘Get Your Shot’ Editor’s Note for Sept. 25, 2023
By Andy Burt • Sept. 25, 2023In sports, as in life, it doesn’t matter if you can shoot. It only matters if you can get your shot. Read the full article ➔
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‘What Does It Cost?’ Editor’s Note for Sept. 18, 2023
By Andy Burt • Sept. 18, 2023Leadership is a person who has to make choices and sacrifices. How do you count the cost? Read the full article ➔
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Traveling Stories: Editor’s Note for Sept. 11, 2023
By Andy Burt • Sept. 10, 2023When we go away, and when we return, we will have stories to tell. Read the full article ➔
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The Adventures of Hiring: Editor’s Note for Aug. 28, 2023
By Andy Burt • Aug. 28, 2023Today's economic climate makes it a new kind of challenge to hire and retain top-level talent. Read the full article ➔
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CFOs and ‘Dream Team’ Goals: Editor’s Note for Aug. 21, 2023
By Andy Burt • Aug. 21, 2023CFOs who search for a variety of experiences gain problem-solving skills that are hard to match. Read the full article ➔