The Finance Gem 💎 #102: The 5 Financial Skills Every CEO Needs to Master

Hi everyone,

There are two types of CEOs and founders. 

The first type doesn’t just know the numbers—they get what’s behind them. In boardrooms, investor meetings, or team discussions, they connect strategy to financials. They can explain how stock compensation shows up in the P&L, how capital decisions affect the balance sheet, and how it all ties back to cash and value.

The second type depends on their CFO for every financial conversation. They make major calls based on instinct, not insight—because they can’t grasp the impact or understand the outcomes themselves.

Which one are you?

If you're in the second group, you're not alone. But you're also not reaching your full potential as a leader.

So in today’s issue of the Finance Gem, I’m breaking down the 5 financial skills that matter most for every CEO.

But first, a quick reminder:

Free masterclass for CEOs & C-suite executives this Friday

Join me this Friday (August 1st) for a free masterclass about 6 budgeting mistakes that kill growth and valuation.

…and that often also get CEOs fired.

We'll cover:

• The 6 budget mistakes that get CEOs fired

• How to link your budget to strategy

• A framework for tracking performance before it's too late

• Why most budgets destroy board trust

This is for CEOs and C-suite executives who make capital decisions. Because when results miss expectations, the board looks at the CEO, not the CFO.

Plus, I have two surprises for everyone who attends live.

Now, let's get to those five essential skills...

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