I've met and talked to many CFOs around the country. We're rational, analytical, and can be direct at times.

Some of us these CFOs are rare in that they have great people skills. But I'm not sure that's the case for the majority of financial leaders.

Gilbert Eijkelenboom is the author of People Skills for Analytical Thinkers, our guest on this week's episode where we talk about the tools of gaining better communication skills.