Don’t you hate it when someone asks you a question, looking to get something for no charge? You know the answer to their question and you’d like to help. But you also feel taken advantage of. But you may not realize that you have done this to yourself for as long as...
What if the key to growing your firm faster isn’t fixing what’s broken, but investing more in what’s already working? A well-known McKinsey study found that high performers can be up to eight times more productive than their peers. That’s not just a statistic –...
Leaders establish reality by the way they talk about something. If a firm leader talks about a situation as unimportant, their followers will not take it seriously. If a leader refers to a decision as ill-advised, others will also resent it. If a leader reinforces a...
In the fast-paced and often high-stress world of accounting, taking a moment to practice gratitude can be transformative. Gratitude isn’t just a fleeting emotion; it’s a deliberate choice to acknowledge and appreciate the positives in our professional...
For the next several Messages this spring, we will offer a brief thought to carry you through the week. You are very busy and it will be a quick read, but hopefully meaty enough to get your attention. Let us know what you think. One of my first jobs was as a...
Your Business Did you know that you are actually in the stress reduction business? Your profession is often spoken of as rewarding and fulfilling, but hardly ever referred to as stress-reducing. But your work actually decreases stress—for your clients. The Research I...