Leadership Must Be Persistent and Consistent

Two businesswomen on sidewalk in a big city8 questions to check whether you walk the walk, or just talk the talk.

By Domenick J. Esposito
8 Steps to Great

To me, all of the planning to become a mid-market sustainable brand becomes a reality through persistent and consistent leadership. In the end this, arguably, is the hardest part of the equation, as mistakes are very costly.

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A leader in a CPA firm, be it the CEO, managing partner or a senior partner, is the quarterback. He or she is the one who has to set the tone at the top and has a very big impact on the firm’s culture, behavior and compensation of the other partners in the firm.
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Seven Habits of Lousy CPA Firm Leaders

Red 7 facing green 7Plus the flip side for successful leaders.

By Rex Gatto
Gatto Associates

Do you ever wonder how some people get promoted to a leadership position? Who did these people know to become a partner or director of tax in the firm?

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Billions of dollars are spent on training present and future leaders: there are special events for partners at prestigious universities, full-day trainings for partners and managers. But how is that benefiting the employees in the workplace? READ MORE →

How to Become the Firm of Choice

August Aquila: "At the end of the day, the partners are the culture of the firm."3 steps to take now.

By August J. Aquila
What Makes a Great Partnership

Just think for a moment. Your firm reaches the lofty goal of becoming the firm of choice in your given markets.

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You now win the best clients, you are able to recruit and retain the best people and you increase firm profitability. What’s not to like about this?
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The Two Most Common Management Styles

Senior businessman with his team at officeDo CPA firms need management or leadership?

By Bill Reeb and Dominic Cingoranelli

Let’s start out with a straightforward question. What is the difference between management and leadership?

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From one point of view, leadership is far different than management.
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When Coworkers Fight Flexible Scheduling

Man's finger pointing to watchSaboteurs can step in when they don’t realize they can benefit, too.

By Ida O. Abbott
Sponsoring Women: What Men Need to Know

A talented, ambitious woman who works less than full time or takes extended family leave is extremely vulnerable to being derailed professionally.

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Whether because she is “out of sight/out of mind,” or because people doubt her commitment, she may be disregarded for promotions or high-profile projects.
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Image Often Carries ‘Double Bind’ Baggage

Black woman working at deskHow to provide ‘soft skills’ advice.

By Ida O. Abbott
Sponsoring Women: What Men Need to Know

Feedback is important at any level of professional development.

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But for a woman trying to become a leader, honest, clear and practical feedback is essential. She needs to know both how well she is performing and how to project the image she wants others to have of her.
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9 Ways to Help Your Protégée Land Better Assignments

Woman shaking hands with a man as another man looks onHow are you promoting her to your coworkers?

By Ida O. Abbott
Sponsoring Women: What Men Need to Know

Promoting your protégée to others is an important part of sponsorship.

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Here are nine concrete steps:
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