Category: Business, Leadership

Rebalance Your Engagement Initiatives

Jan 6, 2025 | Business, Leadership

My coaching call with a senior leader began on a note of irritation and confusion. He had just received the firm’s employee engagement survey results and wasn’t pleased with what he saw. During our conversation, he mentioned that the firm had been conducting the...

The Challenge of Leadership

Dec 16, 2024 | Business, Leadership

Leadership comes with numerous challenges, and managing people is one of the foremost. Leading a high-performer, who is also challenging to work with, adds a layer of complexity. If not handled effectively, these situations can become intolerable. A Common Issue As...

Focus on the Next Step

Dec 9, 2024 | Business, Leadership

Navigating difficult situations is a universal challenge, yet how we approach and handle these moments can define our resilience and growth. No matter the challenge we are faced with, the strategies we employ can transform turmoil into a learning experience. Delaying...

When There Is No Best Option

Dec 2, 2024 | Business, Leadership, Performance

Problems With A Best Option Firm leaders are really good at problem-solving. They have the ability to analyze a situation, weigh the pros and cons, and arrive at a solution that makes the most sense. Through countless such decisions, they have consistently...

On a Scale of 1 to 6

Nov 25, 2024 | Business, Leadership

Managers play a pivotal role in any organization. As a CPA, I would say, it’s especially true in a CPA firm. They are the connection point between the Partner group and the employees. Their responsibilities are vast, including project management, communicating...

Hopeful or Expectant?

Nov 18, 2024 | Business, Leadership

Recently, many of my coaching calls have focused on the topic of the upcoming annual performance reviews. While some professionals anticipate these reviews positively, many do not share the same sentiment. A common thread among the managers we have spoken to is their...