Navigating the CFO-CEO-Board Relationship

In today’s business landscape, the relationship between the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors is a pivotal axis that can either drive an organization to new heights or lead it astray. To better understand the intricacies of this relationship, Melissa Howatson and Tom Seegmiller enlist the help of someone with a unique point of view: Kim Eaton, Operating Managing Director at Vista Equity Partners. Kim has served as both a CEO and a board member, giving her unique insights into what causes this relationship to flourish (and what makes it fall apart).Join us as we discuss:How CFOs can help build a shared trust with their CEO and boardTips for managing a productive board meetingHandling disagreements in a way that preserves relationshipsThe importance of pre-meeting touch points (e.g. the board dinner)Traits of the most effective CFOs from the board’s perspectiveAdditional resources:Managing Your Relationship as the CFO With the CEO and Board of Directors: https://bit.ly/451EpM1

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With today's increasingly challenging business conditions, finance leaders are taking on more responsibilities and facing more change than ever.  Join Vena’s CFO Melissa Howatson for The CFO Show, a weekly podcast featuring interviews with forward-thinking finance and business leaders. Get timely commentary on today’s biggest issues in business, hear from finance leaders on how their work is transforming their organizations and get practical advice for ushering your finance team into the future.  The CFO Show isn’t just a podcast; it’s your forecast for the future of finance.