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Newsletter #30: Do CFOs Make Great CEOs? The Data Reveals All
Sue Mysko
September 19, 2024
SCALE UP Newsletter #30
Welcome to Scale Up, the smarter way to grow with fractional executives.
In this edition:
š āFounder Modeā Is Missing A Key To Growth
š° How To Sell To A CEO (Or High-Level Business Executive)
š» Responding To Work Emails After Hours Contributes To Burnout
Letās dive right in. šš¼
Do CFOs Make Good CEOs?
More CEO roles are opening up to highly qualified CFOs who have strong stakeholder networks.
Acuity looks at the trend of CFOs ascending to CEO. What skills are needed to take on the top job?
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Iām A FounderāAnd āFounder Modeā Is Missing A Key To Growth
Have you seen Paul Grahamās recent post, āFounder Modeā? The author of this Fortune article dissects the essay and talks about the ābadā things it says about leaders.
In the essay, Graham said: āC-level execs, as a class, include some of the most skillful liars in the world.ā
Why Companies Should Consolidate Tech Roles in the C-Suite
Recently, some organizations have begun to consolidate senior technology and data roles. These individuals ā referred to as āSuperTechā leaders ā are most likely to be known as chief information officers, but they also have broad responsibility for data and technology functions, and many also have operational responsibilities within the business.
How To Sell To A CEO (Or High-Level Business Executive)
Five top sales and business experts offer their best tips for selling to the C-Suite.
As B2B deals grow more complex, you engage more with CEOs, CFOs, and other high-level executives. Their needs differ, and they're less focused on money and product features, requiring a different approach than that used with end users.
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Responding To Work Emails After Hours Contributes To Burnout, Hostility
Working late into the night, or over the weekend, can backfire.
Constant connectivity comes at a cost.
How does one avoid personal time from becoming an extension of their workday?
