Finance Matters

The Strengths of an Introverted Management Style: Finance Matters

Being an introvert doesn't mean you're shy or socially anxious; it just means you're different from extroverts, in ways that can make you a uniquely good manager.  In a society that sometimes makes much of the extroverted among us, the thoughts in today's podcast are for those of you who are managers or are on teams managed by managers with introverted qualities. Our guest today is Kelly Hochstetler, Director of Finance Outreach and Compliance, self-identified introvert, and fantastic boss (and no, we're not just saying that because she's our boss).

 

Resources mentioned:  

https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_cain_the_power_of_introverts

https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153

How do you know if you're an introvert or an extrovert?  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/personality/extroversion-introversion-test 

https://www.123test.com/disc-personality-test/

https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/personality/start.php

 

 

"It's Mid-Year Review time!": Finance Matters

If you put your goals together at the beginning of the year and then forgot about them, you'll want to check out today's podcast for some helpful tips on how to not only make the current mid-year review season more useful to you, but also, for some tips on how to use the goals/review process to your professional benefit going forward.  

 

Resources Mentioned:  

http://leadershipexcellence.virginia.edu/classes

 

Book Club:  http://uvafinance.blogspot.com/2018/06/uvafinance-book-club-news.html

 

foc.virginia.edu 

"Dealing With Changes": Finance Matters

We've talked a lot about change on Finance Matters -- today we take on the very personal reasons that we as individuals often resist change.  It's good to be able to identify the reasons why you resist change, especially since there are steps you can take to address those reasons!  

 

"Lean Concepts": Finance Matters

On today's pod, Lean Experts Jack Jensen and Danielle Hancock join us for a lively discussion of Lean Concepts.  If you think that sounds boring, think again -- Lean is a common sense, all-access way for us to make our work lives better and more productive.  

Resources: 

Lynda.com: http://foc.virginia.edu/lyndacom  (lots of great Lean Content!)

Lean Fluency Class: http://uvafinance.blogspot.com/2018/05/register-now-for-lean-fluency.html

 

"Lessons from UVAForward": Finance Matters

Patty and Brandi welcome Thomas Kim and Erika Priddy, two of the planning masterminds behind UVAForward.  Thomas and Erika talk about what they've learned about the appetite for professional development content and the immense pool of talent here at UVA.  They share what they've learned and what might be in store for future conferences. 

 

Learn more about UVAForward:  forward.virginia.edu, or check out the UVAFinance Blog: http://uvafinance.blogspot.com/2018/06/uvaforward-2018-virtual-recap.html

 

Shout out to the 2018 UVAForward Planning Team:  Kirby Armentrout, Mary Brackett, Matthew Darring, Tonia Duncan-Rivers, Thomas Kim, Jasmin Perez, and Erika Priddy

Interested in helping out with forward next year?  Email Erika Priddy!  

"So Much to Learn, So Little Time": Finance Matters

Here at UVA, we don't suffer from lack of opportunities to learn new things.  We can take advantage of courses in professional and personal development, and we often must learn new computer programs or business approaches to be successful in our work.  With so much learning available and/or necessary, it can be hard to prioritize it and manage it within our already busy schedules.  In this pod, Patty and Brandi welcome Linda Leshowitz from Finance Outreach & Compliance, for a conversation about how to manage so much learning in so little time. 

Resources:

www.foc.virginia.edu

http://leadershipexcellence.virginia.edu/classes  

"Build Your Confidence" : Finance Matters

The topic of today's pod is Confidence.  Some people seem to have it, all of us want it.  Patty and Brandi talk about six steps to becoming a more confident leader. 

Read Patty's blog post about this:  http://uvafinance.blogspot.com/2018/06/6-ways-to-build-your-confidence-as.html 

Talent Development site:  http://leadershipexcellence.virginia.edu/classes

Search for personal and professional development content on Lynda.com:  http://foc.virginia.edu/lyndacom 

"Who moved my cheese?": Finance Matters

It's time for another UVAFinance Book Club selection.  We're tackling "Who Moved My Cheese?" by Spencer Johnson.  Get the book here.

Read more about UVAFinance Book Club  There's still one more chance to talk with the group about the book:  join us June 19!

"Let's have a conversation": Crucial Conversations part 4

It's time to talk about the actual conversation (finally, after all that prep and soul-searching!).  In this podcast, Patty walks us through how to keep your thoughts straight and get the best results during a high-stakes conversation. 

Resources mentioned: 

Center for Leadership Excellence Classes:  http://leadershipexcellence.virginia.edu/classes

A summary of Crucial Conversations Concepts from the book:  http://www.wikisummaries.org/wiki/Crucial_Conversations:_Tools_for_Talking_When_Stakes_are_High

Get the book:  https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Tools-Talking-Stakes-ebook/dp/B000OV1BNA

 

"Control Yourself": Finance Matters, Crucial Conversations Part 3

In situations where emotions are high and there's a lot on the line, the only thing you can control is yourself.  That's why it's so important to do some introspection before you actually have a crucial conversation.  On this episode of Finance Matters, Patty and Brandi walk through a common example of how easy it is to mistake feelings for facts.