Prevent Pollution In Your Firm

Sep 26, 2021 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

Firm Pollution When we hear about pollution, we naturally think of the physical environment.  But what about the environment in your firm? Could it be tainted by pollutants as well? I’m speaking about the relational and emotional environment with your colleagues and...

The Role of Partner

Aug 29, 2021 | Business, Leadership

Incomplete View Because I spend most of my time with managers and partners, my observations and perspectives are particularly attuned to the issues that affect them. One observation about new and aspiring partners is that they have an incomplete view of partnership on...

The Full Freedom You Celebrate

Jul 5, 2021 | Business, Leadership, Personal Management

Celebration This past weekend we celebrated Independence Day in the US. The family gatherings, concerts and fireworks culminate in a celebrated annual extravaganza. We have no difficulty celebrating our freedom—the ability to choose. But sometimes we forget the other...

Compliance is Necessary. Advisory is Valued.

Jun 28, 2021 | Business, Leadership

What Matters When I ask professionals in my training what they do, they basically report that they prepare and review tax returns or audit reports. Too many managers believe that this is their job. They are taught to add a sprinkle of relationship and voila—they are...