Prioritization tips, sticky-note strategy, and The Princess Bride
Marie Brilmyer, CPA, shares advice on prioritization, how she uses sticky notes to stay organized, and her sleeper pick for a top line from one of her favorite movies.
Leadership
Marie Brilmyer, CPA
Successful leaders know how to listen and help others make the most of their abilities, according to Marie Brilmyer, CPA, a partner with Cohen & Company in Akron, Ohio.
How to develop a growth mindset
In today’s competitive global field, those who want to grow and move into leadership roles must demonstrate they’re willing to push themselves beyond their comfort zone to learn and try new things.
5 leadership books accountants should read right now
We asked several CPAs what leadership books they’re reading right now to help them navigate the changing landscape.
Delegation is the key to Sir Richard Branson’s success
Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group, speaking at an exclusive online event prior to AICPA & CIMA ENGAGE 2021, gave listeners advice for hiring and managing the right people.
Helpful feedback: Give it. Receive it. Encourage it.
Providing and receiving professional critiques can be challenging. Operating with empathy and authenticity can help.
Advice for building trust when everything’s changing
Examples from finance professionals show how they’ve found a way to lead amidst major change.
3 ways to defeat imposter syndrome — and build executive presence
Feelings of “intellectual fraud” could affect an estimated 70% of the U.S. population. For finance leaders, adopting a questioning style and making a specific plan can help.
Tom Hood on leadership and adapting to a role stretch
The Association’s Tom Hood is one of the featured speakers at next week’s CFO Conference. He shares previews on his sessions, leadership lessons, and more in this quick interview.
Leading and managing amid disruptive demographics
Paying attention to demographic trends can help organizational leaders make wise, forward-looking decisions. Those who ignore these statistics risk being left behind.
Primers on creativity and mental toughness
Hear from two speakers at the upcoming AICPA & CIMA CFO Conference on fostering creativity and developing mental toughness.
Keys to striking an effective balance as a manager
This article offers tips on balancing empathetic leadership with critical business goals.
6 tips for mitigating and recovering from burnout
This article offers strategies for dealing with burnout at your accounting firm.
Award celebrates powerful women in accounting
Twenty-five leaders in the accounting profession received 2020 Most Powerful Women in Accounting Awards, which were created by CPA Practice Advisor and are administered jointly with the AICPA.
How one government auditor improved employee training
Stephanie Palmertree, winner of the 2020 state-level Outstanding CPA in Government Impact Award, discussed the tools and tactics she and her senior staff used to improve the state auditor’s CPE program.
Why investing in employees matters more than ever
A Robert Half executive explains the retention worries of senior managers and what employees expect from their organizations amid the pandemic.
4 ways to enable resilience
Sometimes the simplest values can help organizations succeed in troubling times.
Help interns grow their emotional intelligence
Accountants need soft skills as well as technical acumen to succeed in the profession. Discover some easy-to-implement ways to help interns increase their emotional intelligence.
Promoting resilience helps firms and people in turbulent times
Amid the coronavirus pandemic and social upheaval, taking a fresh look at your practice and leading with emotional intelligence can lead to improvements in business results and employee welfare.
