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Monthly Archives: February 2010
2010 Manufacturing Sector CFO Outlook
There are some key statistics noted in Bank of America’s annual Manufacturing Sector survey. If you are in that sector, it’s a great read to understand what skills will be in demand in the upcoming year. A caveat … 78% … Continue reading
Will this be the Decade of the CFO?
At the end of 2008, The Economist published this prediction for 2009 … “As financial skills are valued more highly, CFOs will make it to the corner office in greater numbers than before. Recession, credit crunch and the increasingly complex … Continue reading
Ethics and Executives
Perhaps because integrity and honesty are high values for me, I was intrigued by the 2009 National Business Ethics Survey: Ethics in the Recession. Because of my personal branding work, this statement encouraged me to keep reading. “Transparency and accountability, … Continue reading
Posted in CFO Careers, Current Affairs
Tagged CFOs, ethics, executive compensation, executives, finance leaders, governance, transparency
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What Employers Want from CFOs
Executive coach Mike Smith did a great job of summarizing comments made by Spencer Stuart’s Karen Quint at a chapter meeting of FEI. Some very key points from that presentation include this one … “Karen mentioned that the time to … Continue reading
Posted in CFO Careers, Recent Statistics
Tagged Board, CEO, CFO, CFOs, Chief Financial Officer, CPA, CPA CFO, Karen Quinn, Mike Smith, people skills, Spencer Stuart, strategic business partner
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CFOs: Extroverts or Introverts?
There is a wild conversation going on in the Chief Financial Officer Network group on Linked In around whether CFOs are extroverts or introverts … and who is better! WOW!! There are certainly some interesting observations and a few, like … Continue reading
Posted in CFO Careers
Tagged bean counter, CFO, Chief Financial Officer, executive table, Linked In, strategic
16 Comments
There is a Difference!
Most Connected vs. Well Connected Have you noticed these types of monikers attached to members on Linked In, Facebook, and Twitter? The “most connected” statement always makes me think Rolodex. Is it really possible to have a relationship with 16,000+ … Continue reading
CFO Recession Impressions
The November 2009 CFO Magazine contained a survey of Senior Finance Executives’ thoughts on the impact the recession was having on their role/career. Very interesting results particularly because responses were categorized by Chief Financial Officers, VPs of Finance, and Controllers. … Continue reading
Posted in CFO Careers, Current Affairs, Recent Statistics
Tagged career opportunities, CFO, CFO Magazine, CFO.com, Chief Financial Officers, Controller, CPA, investment banking, IPO, MBA, restructuring, treasury, VP Finance
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A Gasoline Rag Tune Up
Some of you may recognize the name Matt Bud. If you don’t, he is the Chairman of The Financial Executives Networking Group (FENG). Several times a week, he emails a newsletter containing an editorial he writes. This is his most … Continue reading
Posted in CFO Careers, Recruiters, Resumes
Tagged CFO, Chief Financial Officers, FENG, Financial Executives, Matt Bud, resumes
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Lessons Learned from my Skechers Shape-Ups
While working out is not among my favorite things to do, I really enjoy walking. A few tunes in the iPod and a brisk 40-minute walk 5 times a week energizes me and sets the tone for my days. However, … Continue reading