The Leader-Manager Dilemma

Jul 24, 2022 | Business, Leadership, Performance

The Dilemma Being an effective firm leader has never been more difficult. Firm leaders must fill two roles simultaneously. They must manage their firm’s operations (doing things right) while moving in a proper direction (doing the right things). Of the two, managing...

The Complete Manager

Jul 17, 2022 | Business, Leadership, Uncategorized

Manager Today Being a manager today is a difficult task. With all the craziness around remote work, it has only intensified and makes it more difficult to be effective and successful. Here are two observations. First, we use the label loosely. “Manager” as a title is...

Engage Remote Employees

Jul 10, 2022 | Business, Leadership, Performance

THE Engagement Question How do you increase employee engagement in a virtual environment? This was one of the questions posed to me during my presentation, 3 Simple Ways to Make Your Employee Never Want to Leave at the @AICPA #ENGAGE2022 in Las Vegas last month....

Not Immediacy, But Importance

Jul 4, 2022 | Business, Performance, Personal Management

Deadlines Matter One of the advantages of hard deadlines is that they serve as a barometer to sort our priorities—what is more important than something else. Hard deadlines are the non-negotiable targets that are usually imposed from outside of you and create clarity...

Social Interaction or Work Transaction?

Jun 30, 2022 | Business, Leadership

  We’re Only Human The need for human connection has been known for thousands of years. While everyone’s belonging needs vary, all of us require social interaction with others. Even the most reclusive individuals have a modicum of interaction need. Prior to the...