Samuel's CFO Blog
CFO Search
CFOs: When interviewing for your next role, make sure you have one of these
Yes, having a resume is important. So is a LinkedIn profile. I’ve blogged previously about whether a CFO needs a resume, or a LinkedIn Profile is enough. But this is not what I’m recommending today. I recently spoke with a CFO who is in process of interviewing for his next Chief Financial Officer role, and he was asked if … Continue reading
I’m not ignoring you
Followers of my blog will have noticed that I am not posting as often as I have in the past. My personal goal for creating content on my blog was to have one post up each week. My book has been taking me away from you. “Guide to CFO Success”, to be published by Wiley … Continue reading
Listen to: Samuel Dergel at Lunch with DriveThruHR, March 14, 2013
Listen in to my Interview with Bryan Wempen on DriveThruHR from earlier today. Please feel free to share your comments, input and questions… Thank you to Bryan and William Tincup for inviting me! You can listen to the show in the player below or in iTunes. Listen to internet radio with Drive Thru HR on Blog Talk Radio
Why do CFOs Leave?
What does it take for a CFO to move on in their career? We asked this question to CFOs in January 2013 and had over 150 responses to this question. The responses shown in the graph give a good indication why CFOs leave. What I found more interesting (and personal) was the detailed reasons given … Continue reading
Do CFOs need to master IT to succeed?
As the person responsible for all things financial in an enterprise (of any size), the Chief Financial Officer needs to combine people, process and technology to drive results across the enterprise. Solutions for organizations and finance departments that were best in class only a few years ago may well now be obsolete, and incapable of … Continue reading
CFOs: Do you want to become a Controller? This CFO did just that.
Non-CFOs might think that CFOs are people that look backwards, not forwards. I speak with Chief Financial Officers every day, and I can tell you that they look are interested in moving forward with their careers. They want to improve, grow and succeed. They want their next career opportunity to be bigger, better and have … Continue reading
Different companies need different CFOs
CFOs are capable people. Sometimes, when a CFO is actively looking for their next opportunity, they are less selective in the type of company or CFO role that they choose. When they make a career choice that is not appropriate for them, they can spend years trying to repair the choice they made. 2013 has … Continue reading
Top 12 Samuel’s CFO Blogs of 2012
2012 sure has been an interesting year. And I’m looking forward to 2013! I’m looking forward to: Working with my clients at Stanton Chase and providing them with excellent service and value in retained executive search. Staying close to CFOs in my network, and continuing to add value to their businesses and careers. Continuing my … Continue reading
From Blogger to Author
I have been writing Samuel’s CFO Blog for the past year and half. The goal of my blog is to connect with and make a difference to CFOs, those on the path to CFO, as well as those that work with CFOs. I am grateful to have found an audience that appreciates and is interested … Continue reading
Advice to Drive-by LinkedIners
I visit LinkedIn every workday (and some weekend days). It is a tool that I use to keep informed of the activity of people in my network. I find that there are 3 types of LinkedIn users. Active users. These people have regular activity on LinkedIn, are most visible, and continue to try to get … Continue reading
Like what Samuel has to say?
Great! The goal of Samuel's CFO Blog is to engage with CFOs and those who work with CFOs.
Please feel free to comment on any of the issues raised in Samuel’s CFO Blog. Your input, positive or not so positive, encouraging or critical, will add value to all readers of the blog.
You can reach Samuel...
Telephone: +1 (415) 738-2070
Email: [email protected]
