The world is full of conflict. We are surrounded by it 24/7. Sometimes we see it clearly, while other times it is more “under the surface.” In all human interactions and relationships, there is some level of conflict that drives the ongoing need to have difficult, uncomfortable, sometimes even painful conversations. Here are just a [...]
“Keep, Stop, Start” is a useful format or formula for analyzing and evaluating any job, position, project, process or venture, or anything you’re doing, playing, possessing, owning or working on in your life. For ease of discussion, let’s simply refer to all of these as your “things.” Keep, Stop, Start is a handy way to [...]
Accounting and tax professionals call this time of the year the “busy season.” But since we’re chronically busy year round, shouldn’t January through April actually be referred to as the “busier season?” One thing I know for sure: when it comes to working and progressing on our personal and professional goals, busy season is an [...]
CPA firms are simple and complex at the same time. Simple because they consist primarily of people – the clients and the professionals. Granted, firms also require workspace and technology to operate, grow and succeed, but people are the primary value drivers. CPA firms are also complex for the same reason they are simple: because [...]
This week I had my six-month dental check-up. Laying in the chair with the light in my eyes and various dental “paraphernalia” in my mouth, I discovered that the dental chair is a good place for reflecting back on the past six months and looking ahead to the next six. “How’s your summer?” asked Kathy, [...]
Since 2014, seemingly by design, I have been asked to write one of the first blogs of the New Year. January feels like a time of fresh starts and new beginnings; it is a good time to both reflect back and look forward. All in all, January is a good month to invest some time [...]
This summer, I had the opportunity to share “words of wisdom” with several high school graduates all of whom had plans to attend college this fall. I simply said to each one, “Now you understand how fast four years goes by.” And each graduate gave me a look that confirmed their deep understanding of exactly [...]
When I was young, I knew my dad loved me both by his actions and his words. He taught me how to throw a ball and tie my shoes. He spent time and played games with me. He let me help him on his projects even though I wasn’t helpful. He took me with him [...]
In my last blog, I examined what is essential to goal setting and achieving, and concluded that “telling others” was the most important and essential action you can take. Yes, it is important and necessary to set big, hairy, “stretch” goals, while also being realistic about your current “as is” state or condition. And it [...]
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