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The Power of Gratitude for CPAs: Embracing Professional Joys
In the fast-paced and often high-stress world of accounting, taking a moment to practice gratitude can be transformative. Gratitude isn't just a fleeting emotion; it's a deliberate choice to acknowledge and appreciate the positives in our professional lives. By...
When You Are Most Vulnerable To Mistakes
The Hidden Danger of Cognitive Fatigue Whether it's the final hour of a ski weekend or the closing days of an intense work season, we are often at our most vulnerable just as we approach the finish line. Fatigue sets in, patience wears thin, and motivation dwindles....
Shifting Perspectives: Viewing the World Through Different Lenses
Ever wondered why two people can witness the same event yet describe it in very different ways? This is the mystery of perspective, a concept that is as old as time. Our perspectives are like the lenses through which we view the world. These lenses are shaped by our...
Will You Choose Stress Or Gratitude?
If you know how your brain works, you can manage it better. Here is a timely lesson. Stress arises when we perceive a potential threat to our well-being, even if there is no actual danger. For example, feelings of overwhelm or loss of control instinctively triggers a...
What Can I do to Make Our Firm Better?
Our success hinges on the collective efforts of every team member, working in sync to deliver exceptional results for our clients. You may recall the Monday Message from a couple of weeks ago, where I referenced a quote by Mufasa from The Lion King: “While others...
Seeking What You Can Give, Not Take
This past Saturday night, our family gathered for movie night, watching the new version of The Lion King. Naturally, we couldn't resist revisiting the original afterwards. One quote, in particular, from the classic film has always resonated deeply with me: “Everything...
Your Attitude Is Your Signature
For the next several Messages this spring, we will offer a brief thought to carry you through the week. You are very busy and it will be a quick read, but hopefully meaty enough to get your attention. Let us know what you think. One of my first jobs was as a...
Elevated Feedback: Give Staff One More Chance
[This is a fourth Message in a series responding to a frustrated manager who inquired about what he should do when his staff won’t respond his feedback, even after repeated requests. You can find the first Message of the series here.] In our coaching calls with...
A Productive Dialogue: Corrective Feedback
Feedback is an essential part of our growth and development. The challenge is, especially as accountants, we don’t like giving feedback. According to a study performed for this article, in the Harvard Business Review, we prefer to avoid giving corrective feedback....
Catch Them Doing It Right
Catch Them Doing It Right By Guy This message builds on last week’s discussion, which stemmed from Justin, a manager seeking advice on handling staff who do not respond to feedback. He and his colleagues struggle with employees who seem to ignore their directions. You...
