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 in what I have to say and share on the topic of the Chief Financial Officer.
Is ‘being CFO’ an art or a science?
I believe that ‘being CFO’ is more social science than pure science. Yes, math is a key part of the delivery of the finance group, but success at the financial leadership level is more about building successful relationships. Numbers that balance are a given. Getting things accomplished in a multi-stakeholder environment is what makes a successful CFO stand out from his or her peers.
I am about to embark on a project that will challenge me in ways I have never been challenged before.
I will be writing a book.
The book, unnamed as of yet, will focus on what it takes to become a successful CFO. The goal is that my upcoming book will benefit the CFO of today and tomorrow. CFOs who read my book will not only be able to become better CFOs for their current employer, it will help them with their career as well.
So, as I embark on this new and exciting project, I would like your input. I am writing this for you.
What would you like me to include in your new book?
Please email me and let me know what you would like to be included in your new CFO book.
Samuel,
My interest lately has been on innovation (latest Treasury Cafe blog post subject). Innovation can range between incremental to transformational. In my research, much of the design thinking folks like to investigate the “user experience”. My question is: how can a CFO’s finance organization deliver the CFO a better “user experience”?
Walking in the CFO’s shoes for a week, where would the frustations occur? What is the CFO doing that could be “handed off” if things were designed correctly?
Any thoughts?
At some point I will be making a similar transition to you, so I will be interested in the process you undertake.
Good luck on the book!
David,
Interesting question!
I will contact you offline to discuss further. Thanks for your support!
Samuel
I’m going to have think about input I can give you, but let me be the second to say Congratulations!
Joel,
I appreciate your good wishes and your continued support.
Samuel
Samuel,
Best of luck in this pursuit. I’m sure you’ll nail it.
Cheers,
Brad
Thanks Brad!
Do you have anything you would like addressed in your new CFO book?
Samuel
Samuel,
Great books share both knowledge and wisdom. Thus, include pointers and ingredients for success….and then include stories teaching the readers how to apply that knowledge and judgment (wisdom).
Warm regards,
Paul Herrerias, CPA, MS Managing Director- San Francisco
Paul,
Thanks for guidance and support.
The good news is you’ll be called upon to ensure that the book will make a difference to CFOs.
Samuel
Awesome…one worthy of this opportunity! Really happy for you Samuel!