Donna Peters interviews career Chief Financial Officer, Kelly Battles.  This episode offers so much in such a short time.  Treat yourself to this episode. 

Learning from the early death of her mom and the immigrant experiences of her father, Kelly shares both nature and nurture stories--and practical tools--for how to lead a balanced, happy life. 

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EPISODE:

• We each need a Mission (purpose), Values and Goals.  Set personal Goals annually, and be forgivingly intentional / intentionally forgiving about your progress against them.
• The amazing role of the CFO (historian, futurist, policeman), and what we can learn from the CFO mindset to enrich our daily lives.
• The 5 Elements of a Happy Life: Family, Friends, Faith, Work, Me
• As a female working in male-dominated everything (Finance, Tech Start-ups, Harvard MBA, Investment Banking, Consulting), Kelly shares the necessity, and the power, of being your authentic self in everything you do.

Kelly's Purpose: Lead a happy life and leave things better than you found them.
Kelly's Core Values:

1. Life is short.  Make each day count.
2. Balance
3. Authenticity
4. Be Accountable and Hold Others Accountable
5. A Positive Attitude Matters

Check out other episodes such as:
Don't Mistake Kindness for Weakness
Managing Your Personal Fear
Embrace the Hard Things
Servant Leadership
The Innovation Ninja Shares His Powers
Storytelling with a C-Suite Leader
Think Like a CFO: Dollar Scholar Shines a Lights at a Dark Time
Improv Can Improve Your Work and Play
How to Have a Growth Mindset
Do You Know Your Core Values?
Build Your Personal Board of Directors
A CEO Gets Real About Real Life
Creating the Culture You Want to Live In
Shape the Future You Want
Options Are Power

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