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Rho Lind is the CFO & COO at Mood.com, an online retailer specializing in federally legal hemp-derived cannabis products. He is a finance and operations executive specializing in leading both startups and established companies through transformative growth. Prior to joining Mood, Rho served as Senior Vice President of Finance & Operations at ONE Jeanswear Group and as Senior Director of Financial Planning & Analytics at Polo Ralph Lauren. Throughout his career, he has led capital raises, streamlined global operations, and fostered strong cultures that support organizations during periods of rapid change.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

• [00:00] Introduction
• [4:02] Rho Lind reflects on why vulnerability matters in leadership
• [10:31] How to own mistakes and turn them into growth
• [13:01] Recognizing and addressing imposter syndrome in yourself and others
• [17:21] How to thrive amid volatility and evolving workforce dynamics
• [20:43] Balancing gut instincts with data for high-stakes decision making
• [25:13] Why finance leaders must drive company purpose forward
• [33:56] Embracing dignity, respect, and authenticity as daily leadership rituals

In this episode…

Some leaders rise by pushing harder, but others rise by letting go. It is surprising how often real influence comes from being open rather than being in control. What happens when a finance leader decides that vulnerability is not a weakness but the starting point for genuine impact?

Rho Lind believes the first move is changing your mental framework. Drawing from his experience as a seasoned strategic leader, he explains that leadership starts with the courage to stop pretending you have all the answers. From there, he builds a team of people who are smarter than he is, encourages them to challenge him, and keeps his focus on thinking ahead rather than getting lost in the day-to-day. He views leadership as a blend of learning and teaching, rooted in humility and a willingness to acknowledge mistakes. For Rho, authenticity is what inspires people to grow and face uncertainty with confidence.

In this episode of Level Up, Nick Araco is joined by Rho Lind, CFO and COO at Mood.com, to discuss how authenticity transforms modern finance leadership. They explore why leaders must surround themselves with smarter people, how to operate with foresight instead of reactivity, and what it takes to lead through volatility with clarity. Rho also shares advice on balancing data with intuition to make stronger decisions.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Nick Araco on LinkedIn -   / nick-araco-jr-37b834  
• CFO Alliance - https://www.thecfoalliance.com
• Rho Lind on LinkedIn -   / rhoanlindo  
• Mood.com - http://Mood.com
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