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Rainmakers vs. Mistmakers: Building a Culture of Practice Growth
Every firm wants a rainmaker: a supremely talented professional who’s the linchpin of revenue generation for the entire firm. When it comes to...
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The Value of Innovation
It’s long been my view that the accounting profession is one primarily made up of followers. I don’t mean that in terms of leadership – there are...
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The Great Spin-off: How Firms Can Prepare for Advisory Spin-offs
With the news that both Ernst & Young and Deloitte are actively exploring spinning off their advisory businesses, the accounting industry stands on...
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Change Management: A Leadership Skill every Managing Partner needs to Master
Change is inevitable. Great business leaders have practices in place that help them see a shift in the status quo and proactively plan for it. All...
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Addressing Conflict as a Managing Partner
How to handle difficult conversations and know when to get involved. Addressing conflict as a managing partner and leading difficult discussions with...
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How Do You Train a Remote or Hybrid Workforce?
This is a question on many of our minds. As we face the reality of long-term remote and hybrid work arrangements, the facts are clear: Accounting...
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Why Invest in Health and Wellness at Your Firm?
I remember one particular day during my 38 year tenure at my firm with great clarity. I drove into the parking lot and had an epiphany. Seeing all of...
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Leadership Training: the Problem isn’t “What,” it’s “Who”
Firms are making efforts to invest in leadership training programs which inevitably experience a low ROI. After the first few attempts,...
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Strategic Planning: How to Pass the Baton With Greater Success
Building and executing a long-term strategic plan is the cornerstone of success for every firm. And yet, managing partners often fail to set aside...