1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Abbas Udawala is the CFO of Hexagon Digital Wave who is a seasoned financial veteran with a track record of turning companies around. He joins us today to share his insights on leadership&amp;nbsp; and building a strong personal brand. With a resume that includes nine transactions and executive roles in multiple industries, Abbas knows a thing or two about navigating the complex world of business. He's been involved in everything from high-growth startups to turnarounds, giving him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing today's leaders. &amp;nbsp; During the conversation, Abbass discusses the importance of your personal brand: Earn the Trust- through authentic conversations Transparency-Open dialogue and trust building Self Awareness- be honest with yourself to maximize your strengths and identify areas to improve Two key takeaways: Honesty in leadership- have those direct conversations while being proactive&amp;nbsp; Operational ownership- you have to know your business In addition to Hexagon Digital Wave, Abbass has been a CFO for Custom Window Systems (sold to strategic buyers), US Fence Solutions, Antelope Oil Tool &amp;amp; Mfg. Co, Griffen Dewatering, PGI International (Sold to a strategic buyer) and more. He holds an MBA from Tulane University and volunteers with business and social nonprofits. &amp;nbsp; CXO Conversations https://ocns.co/podcast/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32641257/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/32641257