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Monthly Archives: April 2010
A No Win Scenario
In yesterday’s coaching session, my client (we’ll call him Jim) told me that, before engaging my services, he received a phone call from a contingency recruiter in California. Jim didn’t know the recruiter, but was told by the recruiter that … Continue reading
Posted in CFO Careers, Coaching Tips, Networking, Recruiters
Tagged career builder, CFOs, coaching, ERE.net, Executive, job boards, job search, recruiter, resume, senior-level executives
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I’m Sorry, What’s Your Name Again?
Forbes recently ran an article on tips for remembering names. Now, different things work for different people … and you might find something in the article that works for you. But for me, my mind gets so wrapped up on … Continue reading
How Fast Do You Fail?
It’s a serious question. Do you fail quickly, recognize what you might be doing wrong, and then move on? Or, do you keep doing the same thing even when your results are not what you want, hoping today will be … Continue reading
Posted in CFO Careers, Networking, Recruiters
Tagged Ask the Headhunter, CFO, CFO.com, CFOs, finance leader, headhunter, job search, networking, passive candidates, recruiters
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To CPA … or Not?
It’s tough love time. A coaching session with one of my clients around what skill sets he might need as he moves towards his dream of being a CFO got me thinking about the old “to CPA or not” dilemma … Continue reading
Posted in CFO Careers, Current Affairs
Tagged CFO, Chief Financial Officers, CPA, high-value target, MBA, operational CFO, target audience
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The Buzz is Audible
I've noticed some increasing buzz in the corporate finance space. Opportunities that seemed to be flat-lining over the past year have a pulse again. CFOs who spent the last 12-15 months hunkered down in positions they hated are now cracking … Continue reading
CFOs, Social Media, and Email
Remember when … –The Post Office was actually relevant because all correspondence came through your mailbox? –IBM Selectric typewriters and “White Out” transformed office environments? –30-second jingles heard on TV were “the” advertising medium? And then … –Mail was first … Continue reading
Job Search, Advertising, & Personal Branding
Do you record live TV so you can fast-forward through commercials? Or, if you are watching live TV, do you hit the mute button or head to the refrigerator during commercials? Conversely, do you seek out blog posts, articles, magazines, … Continue reading
Posted in Branding, CFO Careers
Tagged CFO, Chief Financial Officer, finance skills, inbound marketing, job search, personal branding
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The Rise of Personal Branding
Personal branding is not a fad. It’s trending north. You can get in the game, or not. You certainly have that choice. However, you would be wise to choose carefully! A couple of Fast Company expert bloggers summed it up … Continue reading
Posted in Branding, CFO Careers, Digital Footprint
Tagged brand, branding, buzz, CEO, CFOs, Fast Company, finance executives, independent executive, personal branding, rising stars, strategic CFO
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Are You … Tainted?
One of my CFO clients called me yesterday to get my thoughts on a conversation he had with a recruiter in New York earlier this week. The recruiter told him, “if you don’t find a position by June (which would … Continue reading
Posted in CFO Careers, Digital Footprint, Recruiters
Tagged CFO, high-value targets, job search, Linked In, recruiter, search, socially well-connected, unemployed candidates
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How Do You Want to be Known?
A good article on defining your leadership brand was recently published in Harvard Business Review. The five steps offered are truly anything but easy. But, isn’t that the case with most things that are worth doing? One key step that … Continue reading
Posted in Branding, CFO Careers, Digital Footprint
Tagged 360-degree, CEO, CFO, executive brand, Google, Leadership, leadership brand, strategic CFO
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