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Weak Link Choices
Most under-performance doesn’t come from lack of intelligence or capability. It comes from choosing what is easy, comfortable, or convenient - small compromises that depreciate into mediocrity. High performers see it immediately. At first they push back. Over time,...
From Fog to Finish Line: Celebrating the Season’s End
The calculators have cooled, the coffee cups are empty, and the spreadsheets have finally stopped multiplying. For CPAs, the end of busy season feels like stepping out of a financial fog into the sunlight. It’s more than just a sigh of relief... it’s a moment of...
Spread the Germ
Albert Einstein once said, “Adversity introduces a man to himself.” (And I’m pretty sure it includes women, too.) What a powerful truth - because when life turns up the pressure, it reveals who we really are. Which version of you shows up when in the middle of busy...
“Slow Is Smooth, and Smooth Is Fast” – A CPA’s Guide to the Final Stretch
As the October 15 deadline approaches, the pressure mounts. Our inboxes flood with messages, client questions pile up, and the temptation to rush grows stronger. But here’s the truth: speed without clarity leads to mistakes. And mistakes cost time, trust, and peace of...
Be An ACE
You are well into the fall season. If you have noticed, the Monday Messages for September were written to remind you of important disciplines that make your work both valuable and satisfying. In other words, these disciplines make you an ACE. To review, each Message...
Make “Excellence Mode” Your Everyday Standard
Excellence does not happen by accident; it is the result of deliberate effort and focused intention. When we deliver outstanding work, it is because we choose to bring our best to the task at hand. By contrast, when we treat assignments as just another task in the...
Prove Yourself To Be Credible
Doesn’t it irritate you when you schedule a meeting and the other person shows up a half hour late? Once in a while, it’s not that bad, especially when there is a legitimate reason. But when it happens more than that, even explanations wear thin. Soon that person is...
Bring the Sunshine: The Power of a Positive Attitude
Let’s be honest, work isn’t always smooth sailing. Deadlines loom, inboxes overflow, and meetings multiply. But here’s the secret weapon that can transform even the most mundane Monday: your attitude. A positive attitude isn’t about ignoring challenges or pretending...
YOUR SIGNATURE IS YOU
NOTE: For the next several weeks, these Monday Messages will be brief so you can get a dose of encouragement, support and inspiration as you go through the fall season. Let us know what you think of these short bursts. Your signature is your unique mark: your personal...
Thriving Through Busy Season: Protecting Your Wellbeing
As accountants, many of us are heading into the fall busy season with its intense demands. During this upcoming season, safeguarding your wellbeing isn’t just good advice - it’s a professional strategy. By embracing personal responsibility, positive self-talk, and...
