2,600 CFOs. 1 Global Community. What Jack McCullough Learned from Leading Them All

CFO Chronicles: The Secrets Behind Success

2,600 CFOs. 100+ interviews. One framework every advisory-first firm should know.

Jack McCullough, founder of the CFO Leadership Council and host of the globally ranked Secrets of Rockstar CFOs podcast, shares what the best financial leaders do differently, and how to position your firm for where the industry is going.

This episode covers:

• The CREATE Framework: 6 traits great CFOs consistently show
• Why strategic thinking now matters more than technical skill
• How to build CEO-level trust as a financial advisor
• Lessons from interviewing 100+ top CFOs across industries
• The mindset shift separating the rising stars from the stuck

Whether you're building your firm or advising one, this is the playbook serious leaders are listening to.
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1. Introduction to Jack McCullough (00:00:00)

2. The CREATE Framework for Great CFOs (00:01:57)

3. Building the CFO Leadership Council (00:06:00)

4. Traits of Standout Finance Leaders (00:09:02)

5. Decision-Making in Uncertain Times (00:16:31)

6. AI's Role in Financial Leadership (00:20:30)

7. Best Career Advice for Success (00:24:32)

8. Episode Closing and Call to Action (00:30:33)