Category: Business, Leadership, Personal Management

You Can’t Calm the River, But You Can Lead Through It

Jul 6, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence – it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” – Peter Drucker There’s a temptation for leaders to believe our job is to eliminate uncertainty. If we could just create the perfect plan, answer every question,...

How Do You Show Up to a Conference?

Jun 8, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

Recently, I was coaching a manager who was preparing to attend a multi-day industry conference. Like many professionals, she was feeling a mix of excitement and pressure. She wanted to maximize the opportunity, but she also knew that three full days of networking...

National Accounting Day: Your Story Matters More Than You Realize

May 25, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

National Accounting Day isn’t just an annual celebration of a profession. It’s a celebration of you – the CPA with a story that’s uniquely yours. Somewhere along the way, something sparked your interest in accounting. Maybe it was a love of numbers, a desire for...

A Lesson From the Back 9

Apr 13, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

Last Monday, my daughter teed off in the first tournament of her spring golf season. The weather was unseasonably warm, the sun was shining, and there was just enough breeze to keep you cool without impacting ball flight. Days like this are rare for March golf in...

Are You Moving Forward – or Just Moving?

Mar 16, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

As CPAs, we’re always moving. During busy season, we’re moving toward the next deadline. The next return. The next client request that lands in our inbox. Outside of tax season, we’re moving toward the next engagement, the next meeting, the next initiative. Movement...

Same Goals, Near Year?

Feb 2, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

The start of a new year brings fresh goals, fresh energy, and fresh intentions. But if we’re being honest, many of those goals look suspiciously like last year’s. You know, the ones that quietly fell apart and we barely even noticed. So, before we roll out the same...

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Category: Business, Leadership, Personal Management

You Can’t Calm the River, But You Can Lead Through It

How Do You Show Up to a Conference?

National Accounting Day: Your Story Matters More Than You Realize

A Lesson From the Back 9

Are You Moving Forward – or Just Moving?

Same Goals, Near Year?

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