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How To Make Sure You Follow Through
Do you find it challenging, or even impossible, to stick to what’s on your schedule? Join the club! So many of us, especially busy accountant moms, have a hard time not only managing our time, but actually following through with what we schedule, or what we plan to...

IRS New Authentication Option
As you may or may not be aware, the IRS received heavy backlash regarding the use of facial recognition as a verification tool for creating an IRS Online Account. Understandably, privacy concerns arose as a result of requiring taxpayers to submit a form of government...

Leadership Series – Excelling In Your Zone Of Genius
We’ve all heard the term “Zone of Genius”, but when it comes to leadership, it’s important to understand why your zone of genius matters and why it’s also important to spot it in those you lead as well. In the book The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks, he explains that there...

Leadership Series – Generating Appreciation
Let’s face it - good leadership doesn’t just happen. It’s a skill that is developed and honed. One of the most important leadership skills that is often lacking, especially in corporate environments, is the skill of generating and showing appreciation. Appreciation...

Who Is Mothering You, Mom?
Typically I would save a podcast episode about mothers for Mother’s Day, but I think it’s important to discuss this topic now, especially during the busiest time of the year for accountants. With everything you already have on your plate on the off season, I thought...

Leadership Series – Practicing Integrity
There’s a reason why integrity remains one of the most important leadership traits - people want to work for those who are ethical. Most of us want to be led by individuals who treat others fairly and who do what’s best for the business, but also what’s best for the...

If You’re An Intrapreneur, Let’s Talk
Have you ever been in a restaurant or somewhere where someone who was doing their job just seemed to be doing it at such a high level, you were amazed or impressed? Maybe it was the waitress at a restaurant whose service far surpassed any of the other waitstaff or...

Leadership Series – Eliminating Gossip
One of the surefire ways to damage your reputation as a leader, or damage the success of your company, is to not get a handle on gossip. As a leader, you are responsible for developing healthy relationships with your direct reports, your colleagues, and your clients,...

How To Deal With Goal Impatience
So did you set any goals for this year? Did you join the gym, start a new diet, or set a financial goal? Each year we are encouraged to take time in December to reflect on the previous year, and to decide to set goals in January for the upcoming year, but...

Leadership Series – Speaking Candidly
If you’ve ever had an awkward or uncomfortable conversation with someone, it might be due to the fact that your message was missing candor. In other words, you were lacking the ability to speak plainly, with respect of course, but also not holding back. The ability...