Eighty percent of the New Year’s resolution gym crowd drops off by the second week of February per a study from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association. This is why I don’t believe in resolutions because most don’t last. But the new year can be a good reminder to start making ongoing commitments to yourself -- which can happen any time of the year and should be an ongoing process.

We’re setting our sights on something bigger: real transformation through personal innovation, balanced with a mindful approach to every day. It’s about making each moment count, blending our professional ambitions with personal well-being.

As the calendar year draws to its close, we're presented with a natural pause – a moment to step back and engage in thoughtful reflection. It’s not just about marking the end of another year.

The holidays. They can evoke joy… and stress as well. While the holidays usually conjure up pictures of cozy homes, warm fires, and fluffy snow, they can be a period of stress and unpleasantness for many. Add in what's been going on the last two years, and you have a recipe ripe with stress. The pandemic has exacerbated the feelings of isolation, expanded workloads, and increased burnout.

Acheiving Business, Balance, & Bliss isn’t about grand resolutions that fizzle out by February. It's about making small, sustainable changes that accumulate to create a significant impact in our lives.

A loveable business is built on purpose. It's that simple and that complicated.

Employees and customers will love being a part of your business if it has a "why," a reason for existing that runs deeper than profits and sales goals.

Deadlines. They loom over the professional world like perennial storm clouds, often igniting a frenzy of last-minute work marathons.

Research confirms that monotasking—not multitasking—is the secret to getting things done.

The digital revolution promised to change our lives in ways we couldn't have imagined. And in ways, it has. 

From our professional endeavors to our personal connections, technology is intertwined in virtually every facet. But with its vast advantages come challenges that beg us to ask: How do we use technology without losing ourselves?

Failure is inevitable in business. It's a lot of trial and error to get something right whether it be for your internal processes or systems with staff, which is the stuff your customers don't see, or whether it be with your product or service, what you provide to your end customer.

We've all experienced it—ascending the corporate hierarchy, achieving objectives, and receiving the well-deserved praise that accompanies these milestones.

When autumn leaves start their vibrant transition, it's not just a visual spectacle—it's the universe's cue for us to embrace cycles of renewal, balance, and transformation.

Despite AI advances in streamlining numerous functions, the need for real human connection remains strong. This is particularly true in business, where seasoned leaders recognize the value of relationships and the art of understanding beyond numbers.

Today’s complex business landscape requires more than traditional skills and strategies. Leaders are now recognizing the vital importance of not only intellectual but also emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and human connection.

We live in an age marked by quicksilver technological shifts, and the business landscape is no exception. Amidst this evolution, a crucial factor quietly orchestrating transformational change isn't a disruptive innovation or a cutting-edge service.

The lifeblood of any successful accounting firm is its ability to attract, convert, and retain clients. Central to this is understanding the sales cycle—the process from identifying a potential client to closing a deal and beyond.

Leadership and client onboarding—two concepts that, at first glance, may not seem connected, but delve a little deeper, and you'll discover that they are intertwined more than you'd think.

Running an accounting practice is no walk in the park; you know that as well as I do. In an industry constantly shifting and fiercely competitive, it's not just about number-crunching.

Are we truly present in our work? In the pursuit of success, the transformative potential of mindfulness often gets overlooked. This concept, central to becoming a Connected Leader®, can revolutionize leadership and company culture.

Every day we craft narratives and tell stories about events at work, home, and everywhere in between. We take our experiences, thread them together, and add our unique interpretations.