As seasons of life come and go, priorities inevitably change. A couple of years ago, I was establishing myself in my career; learning all that I could and applying it, pining to become a valuable, difference-making member of my team. While that ambition still exists within me, the season of my life has shifted. Since [...]
Firm leaders are struggling to balance the desire to grow and the squeeze we’re all feeling with the talent shortage. Becoming a thought leader is an answer by helping you focus your time to make a difference in areas where you are most passionate. To become a thought leader, you first have to answer the [...]
Living in this time of physical distancing, we may also find ourselves distancing emotionally without intending to do so. After all, it helps us to feel more comfortable if we can convince our hearts that it will be okay not to see or touch our loved ones for extended periods of time. It is especially [...]
“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away” … it is a period of social distancing, moving deadlines and changing regulations within the Profession. Although a vaccine has been released to the masses, talent has been driven to intense levels of stress and a tipping point may be approaching. The evil lord Burnout, [...]
In the April 30, 2021 Leadership Lunch Chat, Jennifer Wilson and Amy Vetter discuss the challenges and approaches for providing feedback, including upward feedback. Join us next week for a live discussion of all things leadership -- in the profession and in our communities every Friday at 11am CT/12pm ET!
On Monday morning, a very good friend’s 52-year-old son died of COVID-19 complications. He left his wife and two children, his brother and his widowed mother behind. His state wasn’t yet vaccinating his age group when he was infected. His death, and the deaths of nearly 600,000 people who have died from this virus in [...]
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 [...]
With this month’s trial of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, reflections about the past year’s events involving George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Christian Cooper, and Jacob Blake are stirring new support for racial justice and equality. Organizations and CPA firms have been making public declarations, posting in social media and funding [...]
Compassion isn’t an emotion that comes naturally to me. On the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Personality Assessment, I’m an ISTJ, and it’s those last two letters that get in my way. TJ’s are rational and logical versus emotional. We prefer to address problems objectively using data – create a pros and cons list, compare the [...]
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