The saying, “we manage what we measure” is a phrase we have heard many times, but how often do we reflect on the way we manage those measurements? We use measurements and metrics daily in our personal and professional lives to achieve results. We use them to track progress and success, but what we may [...]
In the past, I have been very good at focusing. But in the last few years, I have noticed a real decline in my ability to do so. I’ve been finding my thoughts jump from topic to topic like clicking the hyperlinks in the middle of online articles. My retention of new information hasn’t been [...]
I have been so blessed with the opportunity to coach truly talented future leaders in this profession. Their firms believe in them, they are skilled and have high potential. Yet many of them – and us -- are impacted by a critical, sometimes unempowering inner voice. The thoughts racing through their minds give them a [...]
Most leaders in the accounting profession are looking for solutions to the same issues: staffing shortages, managing the rate of change, managing a remote or blended workforce, and more. We are asking ourselves and each other many of the same questions and looking for those who have figured out the answers. In this last quarter [...]
When we think of collaboration, images of people sitting around a table usually come to mind. Perhaps you remember the idea that blossomed from a chance encounter in the hallway, or a conversation you heard over a cube wall. All these visual images include being physically present with others. With the move to a blended [...]
We are all at an inflection point. John O’Leary, author of “ON FIRE: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life,” defines this as a moment in life that changes everything that comes after it. These moments can be caused by almost any event, including a chance encounter, or a global pandemic. And one [...]
The light at the end of the tunnel is shining and we are envisioning a reopening of our economy. You may be thinking, “let me just get through this busy season, and then I can return to in-person events and meetings and start re-filling our pipeline.” But wait! Can we really expect things to EVER [...]
Various sources have stated that technology adoption accelerated by years in a matter of a few months during 2020. Most firms have known there was untapped potential in the technology available, but resistance to change and lack of prioritization delayed implementation. Progressive firms that implemented cloud solutions were able to transition to remote work without [...]
“What is one behavior, or habit, we all should develop as a result of the events of 2020?” This was a question posed to Simon Sinek in a webinar this summer. His response, after some thought, was LISTENING. Is that what came to your mind initially? I will admit it wasn’t what came to mine, [...]
