Most under-performance doesn’t come from lack of intelligence or capability. It comes from choosing what is easy, comfortable, or convenient – small compromises that depreciate into mediocrity. High performers see it immediately. At first they push back. Over...
Albert Einstein once said, “Adversity introduces a man to himself.” (And I’m pretty sure it includes women, too.) What a powerful truth – because when life turns up the pressure, it reveals who we really are. Which version of you shows up when in the middle of...
As the October 15 deadline approaches, the pressure mounts. Our inboxes flood with messages, client questions pile up, and the temptation to rush grows stronger. But here’s the truth: speed without clarity leads to mistakes. And mistakes cost time, trust, and peace of...
Excellence does not happen by accident; it is the result of deliberate effort and focused intention. When we deliver outstanding work, it is because we choose to bring our best to the task at hand. By contrast, when we treat assignments as just another task in the...
Doesn’t it irritate you when you schedule a meeting and the other person shows up a half hour late? Once in a while, it’s not that bad, especially when there is a legitimate reason. But when it happens more than that, even explanations wear thin. Soon that person is...
As accountants, many of us are heading into the fall busy season with its intense demands. During this upcoming season, safeguarding your wellbeing isn’t just good advice – it’s a professional strategy. By embracing personal responsibility, positive self-talk,...