Significant Career Lesson From a Senior Finance Director at Parker Meggitt
Shawna, a Senior Finance Director, emphasizes the critical importance of relationships in a numbers-driven field, stating that "people really really are critically important." Success hinges not only on accurate data but also on building trust, actively listening, and understanding how to communicate effectively with others to ensure information is properly received and acted upon.
Communication, Relationship Building, Leadership, Trust, Finance
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Shawna Anderson
Sr. Finance Director
Parker Meggitt
California State University, Northride, 2009
UCLA Anderson School of Business, MBA
Finance
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
Finance
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Building strong relationships is crucial for success, even in a numbers-driven field like finance.
2. Trust is essential for effective communication and conveying information accurately.
3. Active listening and understanding diverse perspectives are vital for proper communication and audience engagement.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you've learned that's proven significant for your career?
Even though I work with numbers, people are far more important. If I have accurate numbers but haven't cultivated relationships or instilled trust in the people I'm communicating with, the accuracy of my information won't matter.
People are critically important. Building relationships, building trust, understanding how you come across, asking for feedback, and truly listening are key. This helps you understand where someone is really coming from.
What they think they're trying to say versus what they're actually trying to say are not always the same. This can be really important when you're trying to understand your audience and communicate properly.
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