re-engineering partner accountability
marc rosenberg explains why change needs to start at the top…
management
firms expect 3.7% revenue gain for 2011
after 0.5% in 2010.
despite what the economists say, a return to “healthy” growth rates and profit increases for accounting firms is “nowhere in sight,” according to marc rosenberg of the rosenberg associates.
based on a nationwide survey of 49 managing partners at “successful, mid-sized firms,” rosenberg tells cpa leadership forum report:
people don’t buy what you do [video]
they buy what you stand for.
do you have the “it” factor for leadership?
and nine more principles for leadership communication
great management begins with effective communication and setting the right tone at the top. but more than that, true professionals need a signature point of view. robert p. gandossy, north america practice leader for hewitt’s leadership consulting practice, calls it the “it” factor.
“it’s much easier to have consistent communication when you have a clear brand or market-facing value proposition and core values — whatever you want to call it,” gandossy says.
“but whatever you call ‘it’, you better have it. just be sure ‘it’ is clear, easy to remember, makes sense for the business, has an element of inspiration, differentiates you, will hold up for at least ten years, and is everyone’s job to live ‘it’ — and that means you.”
attitudes are contagious
are yours dazzling or deadly? by arnold sanow www.arnoldsanow.com your attitude reflects your thoughts and feelings and is revealed in your voice, your words, and your facial expressions. your attitude has a direct impact on the quality of your relationships … continued
only 1 in 3 firms has a succession plan in place
87 percent expect to find themselves in transition within the next 10 years.
the best leaders bounce back
and women may have the edge. corporate leaders around the world believe that resilience — the ability to overcome challenges and turn them into opportunities — is key to keeping your job. but are women more resilient leaders than … continued
he said, she said: ten big reasons men and women clash in the workplace
let’s face it: men and women work and communicate differently. people are as different as fingerprints, and many of us are loathe to generalize. however, some generalizations are both appropriate and necessary, according to workplace consultants victoria simon, ph.d., and … continued
marc rosenberg: why cpas aren’t making more money [video]
marc rosenberg, author of the rosenberg map survey, says too many cpa firms fail to heed their own advice to clients: they don’t run their firms like a business.
a game plan for business, as in life
what i learned from coach lou holtz. by jean caragher lou holtz, author, espn commentator, and legendary college football coach, was the opening speaker at last week’s winning is everything conference. i had high expectations for his presentation and was … continued
10 planning steps every leader should practice
where do you rank on a 10-point scale in executing this year’s plan? by matt lauth six disciplines for finance and accounting leaders, there are 10 key annual planning steps that need to be completed: 1. get external feedback – … continued
for 2011: flexibility trumps efficiency
values, not structures, drive effective organizations. and three more lessons from a mogul who knows how to thrive in chaos. by rick telberg for accountants and finance managers, the new year 2011 dawns on one of the most uncertain and … continued