Category: Business, Leadership, Personal Management

Stop Assuming Your Managers Will Figure It Out

Jan 26, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

The role of manager is often the weakest link for firms in transition. When managers fulfill their responsibilities, they create bandwidth for partners to do firm-building work, they develop staff to be competent and engaged, and clients enjoy working with them. Yes,...

What Are You Making Space for This Year?

Jan 19, 2026 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

As CPAs, we enter 2026 carrying the weight of tax and audit deadlines, not to mention keeping up with the ever-evolving regulations. But leadership isn’t just about managing compliance, it’s about creating capacity for what truly moves the needle. This year, what are...

Closing the Year with Gratitude and Renewal

Dec 15, 2025 | Business, Leadership, Performance, Personal Management

As the calendar winds down, professionals everywhere find themselves reflecting not only on goals achieved but also on the deeper meaning of this season. The end of the year is more than a checkpoint on a timeline – it’s a powerful reminder of resilience,...

Protect Your Attention

Nov 10, 2025 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

As we’ve written and said so many times (here, here and here), no one aspires to be mediocre. Everyone wants to do well. So why don’t we? A major reason is we aren’t protecting our attention. Our attention is precious and it’s a huge influence in our...

Bring the Sunshine: The Power of a Positive Attitude

Sep 8, 2025 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

Let’s be honest, work isn’t always smooth sailing. Deadlines loom, inboxes overflow, and meetings multiply. But here’s the secret weapon that can transform even the most mundane Monday: your attitude. A positive attitude isn’t about ignoring challenges or pretending...

YOUR SIGNATURE IS YOU

Sep 1, 2025 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

NOTE: For the next several weeks, these Monday Messages will be brief so you can get a dose of encouragement, support and inspiration as you go through the fall season. Let us know what you think of these short bursts. Your signature is your unique mark: your personal...

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Category: Business, Leadership, Personal Management

Stop Assuming Your Managers Will Figure It Out

What Are You Making Space for This Year?

Closing the Year with Gratitude and Renewal

Protect Your Attention

Bring the Sunshine: The Power of a Positive Attitude

YOUR SIGNATURE IS YOU

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