Soft Skills

Properly Communicating Layoffs Builds Trust With Employees
Workplace Issues

Properly Communicating Layoffs Builds Trust With Employees

Remember that a layoff is an intensely personal event for an employee, and recognizing it as such conveys that the layoff decision was difficult.
By Cass Bailey | March 3, 2023
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8 CFO Strategies to Communicate More Effectively
Leadership

8 CFO Strategies to Communicate More Effectively

Strong communication skills are more vital than ever for CFOs. Here’s how to become a more effective communicator.
By Steve McNally | December 20, 2022
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CFO Leadership: How to Develop and Practice Empathy
Human Capital Management

CFO Leadership: How to Develop and Practice Empathy

CFOs lacking investment in empathy will needlessly struggle to build and scale high-functioning teams.
By Erik Kellener | November 18, 2022
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The CFO’s Role in Leadership Development
Leadership

The CFO’s Role in Leadership Development

Ongoing leadership development can reinforce organizational stability, even in a difficult economy.
By Michael Pickrum | October 14, 2022
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5 Tips to Help CFOs Become Better Negotiators
Leadership

5 Tips to Help CFOs Become Better Negotiators

Here’s how to get better at negotiating both inside and outside the company.
By Sandra Beckwith | September 29, 2022
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Leading With Empathy: CFO Revati ‘Rani’ Puranik
Q&A

Leading With Empathy: CFO Revati ‘Rani’ Puranik

“A core fundamental to developing trust in any organization is empathy,” says the global CFO of Worldwide Oilfield Machine.
By CFO Editorial Staff | July 29, 2022
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CFO Communication Skills: ‘Invest in Empathy’
Leadership

CFO Communication Skills: ‘Invest in Empathy’

Strengthen your communication skills by being self-aware, getting feedback, and investing in professional development.
By Sandra Beckwith | July 15, 2022
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7 Core Skills of Great CFOs
Leadership

7 Core Skills of Great CFOs

Communication, data analysis, and tech savvy are just some of the core skills needed to further the company's mission.
By Sandra Beckwith | June 6, 2022
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Metric of the Week: CFOs Prefer Strategy Over Management
Strategy

Metric of the Week: CFOs Prefer Strategy Over Management

CFOs are thriving in their strategy and tactical roles, but are lagging in soft skills.
By Andy Burt | April 18, 2022
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Finance Leaders Bemoan Talent Shortage
Training

Finance Leaders Bemoan Talent Shortage

Corporate finance executives rate few of their direct reports as effective in the behaviors and skills that drive the finance function to excellent performance.
By David McCann | April 24, 2013
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