Thinking about hiring a CFO? Watch this first.

In this episode of Wouldn’t You Like to Know, we’re back with Tom, diving deep into what really makes a great CFO — and spoiler: it’s not just about crunching numbers.

We unpack how tools like DISC and Working Genius help predict if someone is actually wired for the CFO role — and how getting it wrong can cost you big time. From high C’s and low D’s, to discernment over invention, this convo breaks down what you *should* be looking for when you build out your executive team.

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💡 **What You'll Learn:**

• Why most finance hires miss the mark

• The DISC profile that actually works for CFOs

• What “high C, low D” really means in the boardroom

• Why discernment (not salesmanship) is key in finance

• How to avoid hiring someone who “sells you” the numbers

• What Working Genius reveals about team fit and communication

• Real stories from the trenches (yes, Enron gets a shoutout)

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🎯 Ideal for:

– Founders making their first finance hire

– CEOs scaling their leadership team

– Anyone obsessed with DISC / Working Genius

– Leaders tired of winging it and hoping for the best

📘 Tools Mentioned:

– DISC Profile

– Working Genius Assessment

– *Traction* by Gino Wickman (for accountability charts)

🌐 Learn More About Exit Strategy & Leadership – https://www.bydesignadvisors.com/contact-us

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📘 Finding Significance by Marty Osborne – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTQD79BH/?bestFormat=true&k=finding%20significance%20marty%20osborn&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_de_k1_1_12&crid=37ZRISVQPV8P3&sprefix=marty%20osborn

🧠 Take the DISC Assessment – https://profiles.innermetrix.com/VO/b2a2eb33/en

Website: https://www.bydesignadvisors.com/

Dale's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dalethrush/

Marty's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marty-osborn-78ba9b5/

Tom's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasrjoh

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