Make Yourself Indispensable

Sep 8, 2014 | Business

Professionals want to be indispensable. It’s how you do it that matters. You may choose to do so by hoarding your expertise, thinking that you have an advantage on knowledge and skill. So you won’t take the time to teach and coach others to do what you do. You give...

Be Noble. Quit Nobilizing

Jun 8, 2014 | Uncategorized

The more experience you gain, the more discretion you are granted regarding what you do and how you do it. Over time, you develop preferred ways of doing your work. Sometimes, those ways need to be examined because they have lost their usefulness or are more...

Things Don’t Just Happen

Mar 13, 2014 | Business

When an important client or key staff leaves, an engagement budget is blown, or something seems to just come out of the blue, it’s tempting to say “it just happened.” While it may appear to be out of your control or have any ability to anticipate it, the...

Winning IS Everything

Jan 26, 2014 | Business

I recently attended the Winning Is Everything conference for accounting firms. It was a great meeting with great people. It even has a great title. Because in the end, winning IS everything. But what does “winning” really mean? In sport, winning is clearly defined. At...

Serve For Their Benefit

Jul 15, 2013 | Business

You are in professional service because you enjoy contributing—making a difference. It’s the essence of why you chose and remain in your career. It’s what brings you satisfaction AND you get paid for it. What a deal. Since that’s the case, don’t forget those who...