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Leading with Certainty: Anchoring Leadership in Vision and Values
Effective leadership is grounded in the certainty of what is known: the long-term vision, enduring values, and guiding principles that define an organization’s identity. In a recent coaching conversation with a senior leader navigating a period of rapid change, this...
Courageous Leadership: Understanding Fear in Times of Change
In the midst of writing last week’s Monday message, I was preparing to facilitate a session titled Courageous Leadership: Navigating Change, Fear, and Uncertainty. During that session, one of the attendees questioned the use of the term fear. She didn’t feel that fear...
Navigating Change: Leading with Strength and Vision
Change can feel unsettling, but great leaders know that navigating uncertainty requires two critical elements: certainty and relatedness. When people feel secure in their direction and connected to those around them, they can embrace transition with confidence. Create...
Why People Resist Change
It’s Not a Mystery In accounting firms—where structure, predictability, and precision are part of the culture—resistance to change is often interpreted as stubbornness or a lack of buy-in. But resistance isn’t irrational. It’s a natural form of self-protection. When a...
Change—Again?! Seriously?
The Frustration Let’s be honest—we’ve all felt the irritation that comes with change. Just when you’ve finally mastered something—figured out all the shortcuts, found the little workarounds that make things run smoothly and efficiently—bam, everything shifts....
A LA CARTE TRAINING: Why It Falls Short
Result of a la carte Senior leaders often ask: Why don’t our senior managers want to become partners? And when some do, they lack critical competencies? A patchy skillset is a major reason why many managers either hesitate to pursue partnership or struggle once they...
Comfort vs Growth: It’s Your Choice
We are faced with a constant choice between staying in our comfort zone (or status quo) and opting for growth. These decisions can significantly impact our personal and professional development. When professionals are given the chance to try something new, like a...
The Art of the Intentional No
Last week’s Monday Message challenged us to create an ideal workday or week—a blueprint for productivity and balance. But dreaming up this ideal is only half the battle; turning it into reality is where the real work begins. The biggest obstacle? Our tendency to pile...
Embracing the New Season: Crafting Your Ideal Workday
In a recent presentation, I discussed creating an ideal workday, inspired by Michael Hyatt. As CPAs, we often shy away from “ideal” because we pride ourselves on being realists. However, designing an ideal workday can be transformative, particularly during seasonal...
Are You Coasting or Advancing?
For many professionals, the spring season was demanding and intense. Now that it has passed, rather than dwelling on it, it's time to look ahead. The summer and fall present opportunities for growth, learning, and meaningful personal and professional development. The...
