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CFO Bookshelf

Mark Gandy
Leadership
Private Equity
Entrepreneurship
Amazon
Big Bet Leadership
Warren Buffett
Leadership Development
Accounting
Business Strategy
Excel
Strategic Thinking
Investment Banking
Change Management
Financial Leadership
Power Query
CPA
Berkshire Hathaway
Charlie Munger
Digital Transformation
Covid-19

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 L... more

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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. His new book is entitled Stewardship Leadership for Stin... more

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 and finance is academic in ... more

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 Darnborough, who is the ... more

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 Skillfully, I thought this was th... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Alexander
Author of Stewardship Leadership for Stinking Accountants; former CFO of Happy State Bank
Happy State Bank
Episode: What is Stewardship Leadership?
James Darnborough
Author of The Gambler's Game, biography of his grandfather
Self-published/biography
Episode: The Gambler's Game
Molly Tschang
Author of Say It Skillfully and coach/consultant; Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coach
Say It Skillfully / Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches
Episode: Say It Skillfully
Neeraj Khelami
Author of The Coffee Can Investor
The Coffee Can Investor
Episode: The Coffee Can Investor
Matt Ankrum
Subject of the book and co-investor in the Coffee Can portfolio
The Coffee Can Investor
Episode: The Coffee Can Investor
Gavin McMahon
Author of Story Business; Co-founder of Fast Forward
Fast Forward
Episode: Story Business
Jonathan Stark
Author and expert on value pricing with a software development perspective
Author of Hourly Billing is Nuts; value pricing expert
Episode: Hourly Billing Is Nuts
Ehsan Ehsani
Author of Finding Value in Numbers
Author
Episode: Finding Value in Numbers
Gordon Graham
Former information technology professional and whistleblower in the electric utility industry
The Intrepid Brotherhood author
Episode: Would You Work for Chainsaw Al Dunlap?

Host

Mark Gandy
Host of CFO Bookshelf; financial leadership and book-driven discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Interviewer Talks Too Much

    Rule #1 of interviewing is to not talk more than your guest. Treat them like the expert. Yet the episodes I’ve listened to the host of this podcast interrupts and talks more than the expert guest while making many is the topics about his personal experience and wondering through word salad questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Aaron Marcizzle
    United States6 months ago
  • Interesting, relevant, and he speaks clearly, confidently and concisely which makes him enjoyable for listening. Normally not a big fan of podcasts as I find many hosts annoying or tedious. Heavy on useful content, succinct and an efficient use of my time! Thank you.

    Audible
    5
    ASA
    United States2 years ago
  • Clear & Concise

    Interesting, relevant, and he speaks clearly, confidently and concisely which makes him enjoyable for listening. Normally not a big fan of podcasts as I find many hosts annoying or tedious. Heavy on useful content, succinct and an efficient use of my time! Thank you.

    Audible
    5
    ASA
    United States2 years ago
  • You Just Know

    I've been promoting my book "The Intrepid Brotherhood" on podcasts for about a year now and the differences in program hosts are amazing. As a program guest, when you encounter someone who is deeply knowledgeable in the subject matter and thoroughly prepared to discuss it in depth, you can feel it from the outset. It gives you the greatest sense of relief when you realize that this person has taken your story and your purpose seriously and, at least to some degree, supports what you are trying... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Intrepidbrotherhood
    United States4 years ago
  • Very educational podcaster

    Mark is an excellent interviewer. He brings his knowledge of finance and leadership and business to his interviews and has a knack of pulling out exceptional nuggets from his guests. In todays fast paced, ever changing financial world this is a podcast you want to listen to. I highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smurfteer
    United States4 years ago

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What is Stewardship Leadership?
Q: What inspired the author to frame leadership around stewardship rather than traditional CFO duties?
The author built on decades of finance leadership experience and external wisdom from thinkers like Maxwell and Drucker, reframing leadership as stewardship that prioritizes human development, integrity, and long-term value creation over mere financial metrics.
What is Stewardship Leadership?
Q: Could you summarize the five essentials and how they connect to stewardship in leadership?
The five essentials boil down to four action-oriented elements—direction, execution, accountability, and communication—with a fifth element being a heightened awareness of the impact of one's behavior (the blast radius). These together form a stewardship mindset that guides leaders to align their teams, ensure results, and maintain ethical standards.
The Gambler's Game
Q: Why roulette versus poker, given the grandfather's mathematical mind?
The guest explains that roulette attracted him because the game blends probability with a calm, recurring strategy, and it matched his skill set better than other bets, making him a long-term, disciplined player rather than a compusive gambler.
Story Business
Q: What is the hero's formula Gavin uses in Story Business?
We bring X to Y to deal with Z, where X is the product, Y is the customer, and Z is the problem or villain the customer faces.
Story Business
Q: Can anyone become a storyteller?
Yes, storytelling is part of human nature and with practice most people can develop the craft, though some may do it more naturally than others.

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Frequently Asked Questions About CFO Bookshelf

What is CFO Bookshelf about and what kind of topics does it cover?

CFO-focused conversations mix practical finance leadership with wide-ranging business topics, drawing from authors, investors, and operators who illuminate strategy, pricing, storytelling, and organizational health. Episodes frequently center on long-term thinking, value creation, and real-world frameworks (e.g., ROIC, value-based pricing, storytelling in business) anchored by tangible anecdotes from finance, technology, and entrepreneurship. Noteworthy angles include leadership ethics, market risk, and the interface between books and actionable insights for executives and finance professionals. The host's preparation and ability to extract useful takeaways from guests are commonly highlighted as a standout feature, making episodes especial... more

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1. Eric Alexander
2. James Darnborough
3. Molly Tschang
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