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4 Financial Metrics Every Leader Needs to Drive Business Success and Growth
Episode 926th September 2024 • The Mammoth in the Room • Nicolas Pokorny, PhD, MBA
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Mastering financial metrics can make you invincible as a leader if you use them correctly and to your advantage. You can make informed decisions, set realistic goals, and manage risks to achieve long-term success. You simply need to focus on the right metrics to drive results.

If you're a new leader and unsure where to start with the numbers, this episode breaks down four crucial financial metrics to help you assess and improve your business performance. You'll discover how to use revenue growth to gauge your company's health and market share for competitive positioning.


You’ll see how profit margins highlight your operational efficiency and why cash flow is truly your organization's lifeblood, ensuring long-term stability and growth.


Tune in to learn how these key metrics can help you make smarter business decisions. Also, don’t miss part two for a deeper dive into more financial metrics that every leader should understand!


In this episode:

- Why understanding business numbers is critical

- Revenue growth: the lifeline of the business

- Market share performance: the competitive edge

- Profit margins: gauging operational efficiency

- Cash flow: the lifeblood of the organization


Resources Mentioned in the Episode:

“Take Command Of Your Growth,” Published by Harvard Business Review: https://hbr.org/2004/04/take-command-of-your-growth 


“The Ten Rules of Growth,” Published by McKinsey & Company:  https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/the-ten-rules-of-growth 

 

“Profit Margin: Definition, Types, Uses in Business and Investing,” Published by Investopedia: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/profitmargin.asp 


“The Crucial Role Cash Flow Plays In Business Success,” Published by Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissahouston/2024/02/05/the-crucial-role-cash-flow-plays-in-business-success/ 



Preorder Nicolas’ book “The Mammoth in the Room: https://mammothleadershipsciences.com/book/ 


Get in Touch: 

Website: http://www.mammothleadershipsciences.com    

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaspokorny 

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MammothLeadershipSciences   

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