--- title: The Career Advice That Transformed Marie Myers Into a Game-Changing CFO description: Marie Myers, CFO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, joins us to chat about what it takes to be a strategic leader—it’s not just about crunching numbers. image: https://blog.leadr.com/hubfs/LeadrPulse%20podcast%20Season%202.jpg --- [![Leadr Logo](https://blog.leadr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leadr%20Logo.png?width=140&height=45&name=Leadr%20Logo.png "Leadr Logo")](https://www.leadr.com/) [![Leadr Logo](https://blog.leadr.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Leadr%20Logo.png?width=90&height=29&name=Leadr%20Logo.png "Leadr Logo")](https://www.leadr.com) - Resources - [LeadrPulse Podcast](https://insights.leadr.com/leadrpulse-podcast) - [Webinars & Events](http://www.leadr.com/webinars-events) - [Downloads](http://www.leadr.com/resources) - [Blog](https://blog.leadr.com) - [Order Management is Dead](http://www.leadr.com/book) - What We Offer - [Software](http://www.leadr.com/software) - [Manager Training](http://www.leadr.com/academy) - [Customer Stories](http://www.leadr.com/customer-stories) - [Release Notes](https://blog.leadr.com/release-notes) - Partnerships - [Leadr & Lencioni](http://www.leadr.com/table-group) - [Maxwell Leadership](http://www.leadr.com/maxwell) - [Become a Partner](http://www.leadr.com/affiliates) - [About Us](http://www.leadr.com/about-us) - [Our Story, Values & Culture](http://www.leadr.com/about-us) - [Leadr News Room](https://blog.leadr.com/news-room) - [Careers](http://www.leadr.com/careers) - [Contact Us](http://www.leadr.com/contact-us) More results [Request A Demo](http://www.leadr.com/request-demo) [Sign In](https://app.leadr.com/) [REQUEST A DEMO](http://www.leadr.com/request-demo) [![Request a Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9096015/de3254a8-05b4-4bfd-9906-97203d8a919c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9096015/de3254a8-05b4-4bfd-9906-97203d8a919c) - Resources - [LeadrPulse Podcast](https://insights.leadr.com/leadrpulse-podcast) - [Webinars & Events](http://www.leadr.com/webinars-events) - [Downloads](http://www.leadr.com/resources) - [Blog](https://blog.leadr.com) - [Order Management is Dead](http://www.leadr.com/book) - What We Offer - [Software](http://www.leadr.com/software) - [Manager Training](http://www.leadr.com/academy) - [Customer Stories](http://www.leadr.com/customer-stories) - [Release Notes](https://blog.leadr.com/release-notes) - Partnerships - [Leadr & Lencioni](http://www.leadr.com/table-group) - [Maxwell Leadership](http://www.leadr.com/maxwell) - [Become a Partner](http://www.leadr.com/affiliates) - [About Us](http://www.leadr.com/about-us) - [Our Story, Values & Culture](http://www.leadr.com/about-us) - [Leadr News Room](https://blog.leadr.com/news-room) - [Careers](http://www.leadr.com/careers) - [Contact Us](http://www.leadr.com/contact-us) [![Request a Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9096015/de3254a8-05b4-4bfd-9906-97203d8a919c.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9096015/de3254a8-05b4-4bfd-9906-97203d8a919c)[![SIGN IN](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/9096015/558f6c6e-53c1-4343-a844-6925dbb7f750.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/9096015/558f6c6e-53c1-4343-a844-6925dbb7f750) LeadrPulse Podcast #### Share this [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://blog.leadr.com/leadrpulse-podcast/marie-myers-2&text=The%20Career%20Advice%20That%20Transformed%20Marie%20Myers%20Into%20a%20Game-Changing%20CFO) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.leadr.com/leadrpulse-podcast/marie-myers-2&t=The%20Career%20Advice%20That%20Transformed%20Marie%20Myers%20Into%20a%20Game-Changing%20CFO) [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.leadr.com/leadrpulse-podcast/marie-myers-2&t=The%20Career%20Advice%20That%20Transformed%20Marie%20Myers%20Into%20a%20Game-Changing%20CFO) # The Career Advice That Transformed Marie Myers Into a Game-Changing CFO by [**Holly Tate**](https://blog.leadr.com/leadrpulse-podcast/author/holly-tateleadr-com) on Feb 13, 2025 12:00:00 AM Marie Myers, CFO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, joins us to chat about what it really takes to be a strategic leader—hint: it’s not just about crunching numbers.  Marie’s career has been anything but a straight line, and she credits those twists and turns with teaching her the power of “enterprise acumen”—a fancy way of saying you need to understand the bigger picture by stepping into different roles and embracing new experiences. What really stands out about Marie is her no-nonsense approach to corporate politics. Instead of getting bogged down, she stays laser-focused on three key questions: What would a customer want? What would an employee want? What would a shareholder want? It’s simple, actionable, and incredibly effective. So, what did we take away from our conversation with Marie? - Stepping into new roles broadens your perspective and helps break down silos. - Don’t waste energy on politics—focus on what really matters. - Keep customers, employees, and shareholders at the center of your decisions. After talking with Marie, Matt and Holly dig into their own tips for building a career you love and knowing when it’s the right time to speak up. Spoiler: your voice matters more than you might think! **Actionable Insights for Leaders:** - Get diverse experiences. The more you learn, the better you lead. - Think big picture. Decisions should benefit the whole organization. - Share your opinions. 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