Great relationships take work to build and can be destroyed very quickly. This is particularly true for CFOs who are focussed on numbers and results and are usually driven to performance. Its easy to get lost in the job and be seen as stand-offish. You don't ever want this to happen. If you want to make an impact on your company, you have to build relationships with people throughout your company. Here are some keys to building and maintaining great relationships.
- Smile - Be friendly, happy and upbeat
- Don't criticize, condemn, or complain
- Avoid arguments
- Become genuinely interested in others
- Give encouragement
- Make others feel important
- Give honest and sincere appreciation
- Listen more, and actively / Talk less
- Cultivate relationships
- Be a diplomat
- Temper your ego
- Show loyalty
- Help others win
- Be trustworthy
- Never lie or exaggerate the truth
- Never, ever cheat
- Keep your word
- Never demand respect
- Be worthy of respect
To your adding, figuring, and analyzing - add a little relating!