It was refreshing to interview Jennifer Prospero, CFO for Staffmark Group. You will hear how she makes it her purpose as CFO to focus on the people, support them, help them to have the tools to do their jobs, to grow the business. How do you manage the finances of the business while thinking of the people in the organization? • Still manage the compliance, cost and result is integral to the business • Right size the business for the cost and the volumes • Have a focus on people is key -- if we take care of the people, that will drive the business and it will drive results Business are more successful if they are cross-functional • By working together, it lends for different perspectives that would have not been seen otherwise Atypical things that CFOs are measuring and how do you view it? • Looking at cash flow, what is the exposure, • Looking at what you need in liquidity & borrowing • Looking at legislation, how can we maximize it and defer payments • There is a focus on relationships and partners – need to make sure those are strong How do you now look at the business differently and manage finances? • Cross functional management • Communication inside & outside of the business -- things change daily • Know your business, the rules and how it’s regulated based on geography • Look at what works well, what got better, take it into your new strategy • Leverage technology • Increase communication and engagement Advice: • Be resilient, positive, find a better way to fuel the business forward We are here to answer questions. Thank you for watching. Forward-Thinking Leveraged Solutions is here to help set up a strategic plan for your enterprise and it could be as simple as steps and processes to manage your business and people. #careforpeople #watchtransformation

This interview is insightful and moving to hear Lowe's VP of Talent Acquisition, Robert Daugherty, where he shares his experience, advice and proud to work with Lowe’s as an organization with authentic leaders that cares about people. How has it been to work with Lowe’s, an organization that thrived, during the pandemic? Lowe's believes in: • Taking care of its associates’ health and customers’ health • Supporting the right steps – clean stores, social distancing • Identifying how to best help the community - donates PPE • Building partnership with other companies going through furlough and be able to hire their employees What are you most proud of with Lowe’s? • Cares so much about our community, associates and customers • Takes action against social injustices and racism -- encourages and models conversations with teams to listen and understand how they feel What advice do you offer to other talent acquisition leaders? • Speak and understand what the business cares about -- speak their language • Identify what’s important to them • Be data driven • Show ROI in key metrics -- tied to strategies • Show improvement from set strategies • Layout strategy and business plan • Execute and show results, the impact on the business • Be agile to make changes, based on organizational needs -- Don’t fall in love with a plan It was a great interview with Rob and love that Lowe's leadership team is modeling the right behaviors in care for people.

Welcome entrepreneur and Imprimis Group CEO, Valerie Freeman. An experienced leader for 38 years, offers advice and her best practices to excel businesses during these times. Valerie's energy and optimistic ways to explore the market, test new technologies and deliver progressive services to her customers is an example of CEO agility. CEO Advice Valerie keeps her eye on the future, what impacts the business, coupled with her employee ideas to take advantage of opportunities and make the business better is a key tip to follow. Valerie and I are here to answer questions. Forward-Thinking Leveraged Solutions is here to help set up a strategic plan for your enterprise and it could be as simple as steps and processes to manage your business and people. #careforpeople #watchtransformation