How to have hard conversations with your CFO
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Timestamps:
- 00:11 Intro - Bob's Story
- 02:03 Bob's first challenging conversation with his CFO
- 05:27 How Bob created a powerful advocate in the finance team to earn the trust of the CFO and the board
- 7:08 How Bob earned credibility in the company by working with the finance team
- 9:10 Why Bob advises being the bringer of bad news and how he does it
- 10:50 The importance of paying attention to data to spot potential difficult situations early
- 12:38 What to do when "the board doesn't get it" - how Bob works with board members to de-risk board approval meetings
- 15:18 Why having patience is the biggest virtue in dealing with potential blockers
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