five ways how not to implement a system of partner accountability
and seven ways to build the right culture.
by august aquila
if you’re thinking about the quality of leadership at your firm, think on this: read more →
leadership
ten do’s and don’ts for giving and taking feedback
cpas sound off about performance reviews. next question: how hard are you working? join the survey. get the results. by rick telberg/at large i’ve been hearing a lot lately from accountants and finance managers about annual performance reviews – the … continued
is your company headed for a flameout?
the five steps to failure and three warning signs cpas cannot ignore. how are cpas handling the new economic realities? join the survey; get the answers. by rick telberg at large if there were only three financial metrics you needed … continued
thinking about leadership vs. management
this sums it up, from an accountant, in new research i’m poring over today: “management is great… cash management, budgeting, hiring, scheduling, etc. however, leadership is nonexistant. no vision, no communication, no partner retreats, no strategic plans, no marketing, no … continued
how to judge cpa firm leaders
hint: it’s not about billable hours. by rick telberg at large does an accounting firm operate by different rules than any other company? when it comes to public responsibility and legal liability, the answer is surely “yes.” but some new … continued
arnold sanow: 50 ways to make a lasting impression
tip #1: make people your passion arnold sanow, mba, csp, asks “wouldn’t you agree that life is about quality connections?” “our success, happiness, and well-being,” he says, “are largely the by products of our ability to get along well with … continued
the new rules for your career
why cpas need to re-think their goals in this economy. by rick telberg with the economic and business landscape shifting dramatically, finance and accounting career strategies need to change too. leaders, managers and staff alike need to understand the new … continued
accountants rank soft skills as more important for leaders than technical skills
doing more with less, motivating the workforce and pursuing growth opportunities rated top priorities for leaders in difficult economic times via prnewswire accountants have strong opinions about what constitutes leadership in this economy, according to a new survey by ajilon … continued
the news about the economy is not as important as what you decide to do about it.
“too often, accounting firms head immediately for the bunker and dwell on any negative news,” practice management consultant gary boomer says. he tells firm leaders: “the challenge for you is to maintain personal confidence while building the same in your … continued
how leaders lead in tough times
four traits for a new generation of management. by rick telberg if you’re feeling a little shell-shocked from this recession, you’re not alone. all across the nation, accounting and finance professionals are dealing with the emotional fallout of cutbacks and … continued
seven reasons why it’s time to start holding the partners accountable
especially in these trying times, partners must show leadership by accepting the consequences of their actions — or their inaction. accountability is the essence of your success, according to management consultant august aquila, ceo of aquila global advisors, llc. … continued
how to close “the knowing-doing gap?” just do it. do it now.
the problem is not a lack of theories, tools, or programs. the problem is execution. in research for his recent book, execution revolution, author gary harpst discovered: an astounding 90% of well-formulated strategies fail due to poor execution! only 5% … continued
12-question test of your firm’s leadership
how does your firm measure up?
after using many different varieties of opinion survey, the gallup organization came to the conclusion a few years ago that the responses to just 12 questions can show why one organization, division, department or any other managerial unit is happier and more profitable than another.
on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being “no, or rarely,” and 5 being “yes, mostly,” how would you score? read more →