Monthly Archives: December 2008

A Resume is Only the Gift Wrapping

Almost every CFO or finance executive who calls me does so because they “want” a resume, a professional–looking document that will win them their next job. Were it only that easy. The truth is, a resume is only the gift … Continue reading

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Are You an Explorer?

If you are, recruiters are looking for you! What, exactly, is an Explorer? Earlier this week, Lou Adler delivered a teleseminar for ERE.net entitled “A Story About Bulls and Bears – How to Tame the Economic Cycle.” The purpose of … Continue reading

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CFOs Paring Payrolls

Cold Cuts posted at CFO.com addresses the need for CFOs to cut payrolls … in every manner possible. At least the beginning of 2009 is going to be bumpy for a lot of people. What was interesting to me was … Continue reading

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Operational CFOs

For the past couple of years, I’ve suggested that CFOs with a proven track record and deep understanding of operations would be the most in demand and valuable CFO candidates of the future. Is the current financial crisis driving that … Continue reading

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More from the Kennedy Conference

Thanksgiving was here and gone and it’s already December. Only 3 weeks & 2 days until Christmas, and then we will speed right into the New Year. Are you already thinking about your New Year’s resolutions? Dreaming about what you … Continue reading

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