A Day In The Life Of A CFO At Compass Diversified
Ryan, Compass Diversified's CFO, highlighted communication and listening as the most crucial skills in their daily routine, emphasizing the need to "communicate clearly, effectively" with diverse stakeholders and "listen to team members' concerns." This underscores the importance of strong interpersonal skills for senior leadership roles in navigating complex organizational dynamics.
Communication, Leadership, Problem-Solving, Teamwork, Listening
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Ryan Faulkingham
CFO
Compass Diversified
Lehigh
Fordham MBA
Accounting
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Finance
Video Highlights
1. Effective communication is critical for interacting with diverse stakeholders.
2. Active listening is crucial for understanding team concerns and solving problems.
3. Strong leadership skills are essential for guiding and supporting team members.
Transcript
What are the most important skills to your job?
When I think about the skills most important to my job, I'd say number one is communication. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively is very important because I'm dealing with many stakeholders from different backgrounds and cultures. Ensuring I communicate effectively is critical.
In addition, I'd say listening is key. I'm a senior leader, and I need to be able to listen to my team members, to their concerns and problems. Problems don't get solved unless you listen effectively. So, those are the two key skills for someone in my role.
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