The Most Important List You’ll Make

Jun 1, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Performance

Everyone has a to-do list. We look at it first thing in the morning and immediately begin organizing our day around it. We prioritize tasks, rearrange responsibilities, and measure progress by what gets checked off. But what about your to-be list? Getting things done...

Avoid Making Clients Feel Let Down

May 18, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Performance

Client relationships vary depending on the level of trust involved – and trusted relationships have never been more important. With new technologies, changing regulations, and a shifting economy, clients increasingly look to their trusted advisors for insight...

High Performance Isn’t Talent – It’s Leadership

May 4, 2026 | Business, Leadership

A high-performance (HP) culture doesn’t happen by accident. It develops when enough people consistently demonstrate a high-performance mindset, take the right actions, and produce strong results – until that standard simply becomes “how we do things.” Bringing...

Don’t Wait Until You Crash

Apr 20, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Performance

Susan’s Message last week hit the mark: catching yourself when you start to fade – before you crash – is critical if you want to avoid mistakes and poor decisions. But here’s the real question: when do you plan for that moment? It’s a mistake to assume...

The Impact of Leader Silence

Apr 6, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Performance

During a recent call with partners, one name kept coming up. A senior manager – fully committed, but pushing himself at an unsustainable pace. Everyone agreed he was heading straight for burnout. We advised the partners to step in to help him sustain his effort...