The CFO Show The CFO's Path to the CEO's Office
Oct 17, 2023
Lincoln Greenidge, a seasoned finance executive turned CEO, shares insights from his 35-year journey across diverse industries like banking, life sciences, and mining. He discusses the essential skills CFOs need to excel as CEOs, emphasizing the importance of listening and humility. Lincoln highlights the challenges of managing people and the necessity of aligning finance with broader organizational strategies. He offers valuable advice for aspiring leaders, urging them to seek mentorship and embrace authenticity in their roles.
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Embed Operations Into Finance Work
- Finance leaders must understand operations because finance is a support function, not a silo.
- To prepare for CEO roles, embed operational knowledge into finance work and focus on cash drivers.
Get Comfortable With Investment Bankers
- Shore up investor and investment banker navigation skills because they view value differently.
- Lincoln recommends sticking to fundamentals and focusing on cash generation when negotiating value.
CEO Work Is Mostly About People
- The CEO role is overwhelmingly people-focused, with over 80% of the work about motivating different individuals.
- Success requires tailoring leadership to varied personalities, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
