Peter Kingma - Why Financial Leadership and Building Trust with your Team is Vital

The Legendary Leaders Podcast

Why cash really is king. Cathleen O'Sullivan brings you a powerful conversation with expert author and partner at Ernst and Young, Peter Kingma. Sharing his expertise on cash flow management, the importance of trust and communication within teams, and how metrics and debt management play critical roles in business resilience. Together they explore the transformative impact of the pandemic on work dynamics and the flexible models it has ushered in. Peter shares insights from his book "Cash is King," highlighting essential strategies for managing cash flow, empowering teams, and making sound financial decisions. Tune in to hear practical tips for avoiding cash shortages, and the power of storytelling in business.

Episode Timeline:

07:53 Revolutionised remote work flexibility.

15:05 Resilience in business leads to better outcomes.

20:44 Anecdotes from Cash is King: living paycheck to paycheck.

24:31 Understanding decision rights, metrics, and incentives for an organisation.

35:20 Debt management advice: control what you can.

43:11 CLO’s, cash leadership offices.

47:03 Client success stories: improving conversion rates and benefiting growth.

53:21 Cash is King: resonating with real-life stories.

Key Takeaways:

• Both in-person and remote work have their unique benefits, and companies are adopting diverse approaches to balance these models.

• Peter Kingma emphasises the importance of understanding and managing cash flow for the success of any organisation. His book "Cash is King" aims to demystify cash management, making it accessible to entrepreneurs and business leaders.

• Building a successful team requires creating an environment of trust and psychological safety. Cathleen O'Sullivan and Peter Kingma highlight the importance of asking questions, sharing knowledge, and fostering open communication.

ABOUT Peter Kingma

Peter Kingma, author of CASH IS KING, is the Americas Working Capital Leader for EY Parthenon. Working across a variety of sectors including automotive, aerospace, defence, healthcare, retail, and consumer products, he advises business leaders on how to optimize the management of cash. His work has led to well over 25 billion dollars of value creation for his clients.

Kingma is a regular contributor to leading business publications and podcasts, often speaking at industry events about his areas of expertise. His clients bring him in to lead planning sessions, consult with management teams, and present to their boards of directors. Kingma who has a degree in economics from Purdue University, lives in Chicago and Columbia, Missouri. You can learn more at peterkingma.com.

Connect with Peter:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-kingma

X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/peterwkingma

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