Guide to CFO Success

Praise for Guide to CFO Success: Leadership Strategies for Corporate Financial Professionals "Samuel Dergel's book is the best-ever guide to building a successful and meaningful CFO career. The book bursts with insights and cautions grounded by practical experiences of the many CFOs Sam tapped for input. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the evolving role of the CFO-and everyone who hopes to catch the next wave. " - Mary Driscoll, Senior Research Fellow for Financial Management, APQC, a business research and benchmarking firm Moving beyond the technical acumen required for the job, Guide to CFO Success: Leadership Strategies for Corporate Financial Professionals teaches Chief Financial Officers the specific leadership skills they need to contribute positively to an organization while also maintaining an awareness of their role in a global economy. It discusses not only how to build and navigate a successful career path, but also how to effectively build teams and manage relationships. It was written as a strategic blueprint for CFOs to help them learn the skills they need to maximize their career success. Written by Samuel Dergel, widely known as "The CFO Expert," this book teaches current and aspiring CFOs to: Recognize the non-technical skills they need to become a thriving leader Plan a winning career roadmap while avoiding occupational dangers Transition effectively to a new CFO role or organization Properly manage all internal and external business relationships Build and develop a winning finance team, including succession planning With numerous real-world examples of successful and not-so-successful CFO relationship management strategies, Guide to CFO Success is the only book on the market dedicated exclusively to the leadership management skills of the CFO.