Can a CFO easily become the CEO of a company?

Chief Financial Officer A person in a financial leadership role, such as a CFO, often uses more of the left side of the brain. Biologically, these types of persons are logical thinkers, reasoners, and analysts. This all makes sense when you are sitting in a room full of financial-minded people! The conversations and body language are different. The type of person best suited for a CFO position needs to have the ability to point out the problems and figure out a solution to fix them. Some characteristics and skills that effective CFOs possess include: Logical Analytical Improving Profits and Cash Flow Finding the Problem and Fixing It Chief Executive Officer Cerebral_lobesWhile the CFO tends to use left side of the brain, the CEO often relies more on the right side of the brain where the imagination, creativity, and intuition centers lie. The CEOs role is to think outside the box, lead the company forward, and set an example. Some characteristics and skills that effective CEOs have include: Emotional Intelligence (EI) Servant Leadership Problem-Solving Skills Active Listening Brainstorming Distilling Ideas and Concepts Communicating Effectively While the list above does not fully encompass the characteristics that a CEO needs, it highlights the difference in the role of a CEO from that of a CFO. It requires more people skills, communication skills, and creativity.

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