Igniting the Spark

Jul 7, 2025 | Business, Leadership

In February, a senior manager attended our Leading Your Team course. The program explores how managers can better understand and lead their team members by recognizing different working and relational styles. For him, this experience marked a turning point. He walked...

Why People Resist Change

Jun 9, 2025 | Business, Leadership, Performance

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?

Jun 2, 2025 | Business, Leadership, Performance

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

May 26, 2025 | Business, Leadership, Performance

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...

Are You Coasting or Advancing?

Apr 28, 2025 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

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...