Leading From the 50-Yard Line Financial Strategy in High-Stakes Industry

Overview

Small business, big visibility. Step inside the world of NFL finance through the eyes of four senior financial leaders from the NFC North: Laura Anderson (Chicago Bears), Allison Maki (Detroit Lions), Kate Shibilski (Minnesota Vikings) and Maureen Smith (Green Bay Packers). Explore how financial executives operate in organizations where “success” is measured on the field as much as it is by the numbers and gain insights on how collaboration is vital even when rivalries are heated. Hear personal and professional insights from their experiences as women and working parents in senior leadership roles and walk away with practical guidance on what it takes to be an effective leader in your organization.

Highlights

• Strategic decision-making when the stakes are high.

• Approaches to balancing short-term performance with long-term stability.

• Key considerations in navigating revenue sharing, salary caps and league economics.

• What it takes to lead when responsibilities expand beyond finance.

• The measure of “success” at the individual, team and league levels.

• Practical leadership lessons you can apply immediately in your role.

Designed For

Accounting, finance and business professionals interested in leadership and strategic decision-making within high-profile organizations (or just fans of football, of course).