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Say the phrase “self-care” to a room of leaders, and most of them picture time with the kids or maybe a massage. It conjures something pleasant, maybe indulgent, but definitely something optional, which means it’s the first thing to go when the week gets heavy. And yet, we talk about the oxygen mask being so critical to our daily functionality. There really should be a different name for this. Let’s use ”Executive Performance Management” instead. It more clearly speaks to how

There is a moment in the calendar always waiting for. It does not have a name, but you know exactly when it is supposed to arrive (SUPPOSED to). It is the period of time after the current crunch, when the deadlines clear, the calendar finally opens up, and you can lift your head and think about the bigger things. You can pick up your dry cleaning (if we still do that), get your haircut, and make that dentist appointment. It’s also the time for focusing on growth initiatives,

There's a story a lot of introverted professionals tell about themselves, and it goes something like this: I'm just not good at networking. I hate small talk. I’m just someone who won't “work the room,” so networking will never really be my thing. The tragic irony is that many of these people are some of the best relationship builders I’ve ever met. I personally love connecting with them, and after I scratch the surface, they have a very rich, meaningful set of relationships

I want to offer you a different mindset on networking. And fair warning: it sounds a little counterintuitive at first.

There’s a dangerous story that takes hold this time of year. It whispers that growth is a game of willpower. Effort can win the day, and sacrifice is totally normal. You’ll get there if you push a little harder, stretch a little further. And maybe you will. But at what cost?

It’s that time of year again. Performance reviews are on the calendar, goals are being dusted off, and leaders everywhere are busy evaluating team performance dashboards. Here’s a question we don’t ask enough or even at all: Have you reviewed yourself yet? I’m not talking about the draft performance evaluation you’ll hand in to your boss. It’s not the metrics and numbers you’ll highlight in a year-end presentation. I’m talking about a personal leadership check-in that starts

I've always been fascinated by how efficient the format of a small story can be when communicating complicated or important things....

Steve Saah's June 30, 2025, article in CPA Practice Advisor itemized a list of boss moves CPA firms can make when preparing for the...

If you're new to coaching, you're probably unclear on what to expect in a discovery session, sometimes also called an exploratory...

For those who are unfamiliar with what coaching actually is, here's a primer on the topic in a question-and-answer style. What does a...

Most fractional executives are independent professionals who provide temporary and/or part-time services. They can be sole practitioners...

I’m so excited to be doing a workshop for the CalCPA on May 19 at noon (pacific). I will be speaking on “Powerful Questions that Can...

You’ve heard it said, “well, we don’t want to recreate the wheel.” You’ve probably heard it a lot, and maybe you’ve said it a lot. It’s a phrase that comes to me often as I work with clients to grow their businesses and personal lives.

Hey, all. I'll be moderating a workshop next week, "Duplicate Yourself with Video: Save Time and Increase Sales." It's free to attend,...

Spring is in the air! (achoo!) It might be time to see if there are any "weeds" detracting you from your main mission. Here's a short article about weeding. And business. (achoo!)

If you had the chance to learn important work/life lessons before you started your career, would you take that chance? I would! In a heartbeat! But I probably wouldn't have known what a gift it was until later. (Irony!) Here's a quick story about a super business dad that gave his son a gift during a moment of failure.

Hey, everyone. I'll be moderating a webinar on April 2 at 12 noon (pacific) about how professionals can better leverage LinkedIn in 2025....