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leadership resources in 2025

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5 Great Resources to Grow as a Leader

In 2025, strong leadership will require a proactive approach to learning, adapting, and staying ahead of industry trends. To help you build your...

rusted advisor

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Is the Trustsed Advisor a Dead Concept - from the eyes of M.P., Brandon Hall

Recently, a friend of WRC and former client - Brandon Hall - put together his perspective on Gary Shamis's latest article around The Trusted Advisor....

elevating leadership

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Winning Ways 2024 Recap: Elevating Leadership, Driving the Future of Accounting

110 attendees come together in Chicago for the 3rd Annual Winning Ways Conference In the heart of a rapidly changing profession, where firms must...

Less Taxing

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Less Taxing: How Nichols & Company CEO Gwen Nichols Is Building a Better Model for Small Firms

In a recent episode of Making Waves, David Toth, Chief Growth Officer of Winding River Consulting, sat down with Gwen Nichols, Owner & CEO of Nichols...

retaining talent vs. retaining people

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Retaining Talent vs. Retaining People

One of the toughest challenges in any organization, particularly in our industry, is understanding the difference between retaining talent and...

essential steps when making partner

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5 Essential Steps to Take After Making Partner at an Accounting Firm

Becoming a partner at an accounting firm isn't just a career milestone—it's a transformative leap that redefines your professional identity. While it...

Partner Criteria

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So, What Makes a Partner? Establishing Criteria for Partnership in an Accounting Firm

Over the years, I’ve consulted with numerous accounting firms, and a recurring theme is the lack of clear and transparent criteria for becoming a...

cover image - trusted advisor

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Is the 'Trusted Advisor' a Thing of the Past?

Reprinted with permission from Accounting Today When the CPA profession was born many years ago, we started as bookkeepers, tax preparers and...

basic training bootcamp

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Winding River Consulting Announces Launch of “Basic Training Bootcamp” for New and Emerging Accounting Firm Partners

Cleveland, OH, June 25, 2024 — Winding River Consulting is excited to announce the launch of its newest leadership development program — Basic...