Samuel's CFO Blog
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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
I’m writing a book for CFOs. You’re invited to participate.
I previously announced that I will be writing a book. I’m pleased and excited to announce that I signed a book deal with Wiley! The book I will be writing, which is tentatively titled A Guide to CFO Success: Leadership Strategies for Corporate Financial Professionals, targets CFOs (and future CFOs) who want to invest in strategies … 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
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
CFOs: Can you afford NOT to have an Excellent Finance Function?
As CFO, you would like your team to provide you and the business with correct and timely information that will allow your organization to make timely and profitable business decisions. You would also like your finance team to be lean and cost as little as possible. It may seem that being able to deliver on … 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
2 Types of Knowledge Required for Career Success
I have a theory that there are 2 elements required for career success: What you know – you are hired and compensated because you have excellent skills and abilities that are in demand and few others have. Who you know – you have an ability to make things happen because people like you and trust … Continue reading
5 Reasons why Talent Development is a Challenge for CFOs
Ever meet a CFO who wasn’t busy? I didn’t think so. CFOs have lots of demands on their time. Unfortunately, when CFOs do not manage their priorities properly, they can end up with surprises. As someone who has received calls from CFOs in a panic when a key person on their team has left, I … Continue reading
Your Next CFO
Dear Reader, I came across this article that I was interviewed for that originally was published this past June. In doing a Google search, it came to my attention. I hope you find the article of interest. (On a separate note, have you ever Googled yourself?) +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Too often, companies only miss good chief financial … Continue reading
Samuel Dergel at Lunch with DriveThruHR
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! Listen to internet radio with Wempen and Tincup on Blog Talk Radio
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