Category: Business, Leadership, Performance

Undervalued Essential Skills

Jul 13, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Performance

When you hear people talk about the future of the accounting profession, how do you feel? Excited? Uneasy? Anxious? Many believe the future will look much like the past, with a few adjustments along the way. Others expect significant disruption. Whatever the future...

You Can’t Calm the River, But You Can Lead Through It

Jul 6, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence – it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” – Peter Drucker There’s a temptation for leaders to believe our job is to eliminate uncertainty. If we could just create the perfect plan, answer every question,...

Are You The Right Person?

Jun 29, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Performance

Many leadership teams look around the leader table for someone to coordinate a strategic initiative, based on capacity, expertise, or experience. But that person may not be the right one to make it happen. Consider an initiative to create a new department to serve an...

As AI Handles More Tasks, Leadership Matters More Than Ever

Jun 22, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Performance

There’s no question AI is changing the accounting profession. Many of the technical and repetitive tasks that once consumed our time are becoming faster, easier, and more automated. That’s exciting because it creates something most firms desperately need:...

The Weight of Being Trusted

Jun 16, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Performance

One of the most respected phrases in our profession is trusted advisor. We all know trust matters. In many ways, it defines the quality of our relationships. But what is trust, really? Think about what happens when someone chooses to trust you. They are making...

How Do You Show Up to a Conference?

Jun 8, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

Recently, I was coaching a manager who was preparing to attend a multi-day industry conference. Like many professionals, she was feeling a mix of excitement and pressure. She wanted to maximize the opportunity, but she also knew that three full days of networking...

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Category: Business, Leadership, Performance

Undervalued Essential Skills

You Can’t Calm the River, But You Can Lead Through It

Are You The Right Person?

As AI Handles More Tasks, Leadership Matters More Than Ever

The Weight of Being Trusted

How Do You Show Up to a Conference?

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