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How are trusted advisors revolutionizing the way businesses operate and grow? Don’t miss your opportunity to take this national survey and weigh in. Avalara, the Center for Accounting Transformation, and CPA Trendlines are on a mission to find out and enlighten the profession. https://lnkd.in/g5-6G9RZ

Check out Brian Kush, PCC, CPA’s article, Power play: Coaching as a leadership style, published by the Virginia Society of CPAs last month. Discover how getting the best out of employees may require shifting your mindset and upgrading your skillset. https://lnkd.in/gs7Kx7VV

🤔Q: I’m a first-year Partner and I feel overwhelmed. Help! 😀A: Get clear on your definition of success. Instead of asking how you can be successful, ask: How can I be successful in year one. This question ties into the imposter syndrome we talked about earlier this month in our full article. https://lnkd.in/gBrxwFqE New Partners often define success based on what they see senior Partners doing, which sets the bar to an unhelpfully high level. Yes, it’s wonderful to learn from more senior Partners and let them inspire your longer-term goals. But, also go easy on yourself and focus on more short-term goals to ease your overwhelm. Break your goals and measures of success into smaller time frames. Allow yourself to work on what needs to happen right now, in your first year, not 10 years into your Partnership. ➡️The second question you need to ask: What does success look like, to me? We often see first-year Partners questioning themselves: ●      Am I good enough? ●      Am I doing well enough? ●      Did they make a mistake by promoting me to Partner? Instead of doubting yourself, reset your expectations of yourself. You undermine your own path to success when you compare yourself in your first year to experienced Partners and think you need to be where they are. You’re comparing how it feels to be you in this moment (on the inside), with how it looks to be someone else (on the outside). You don’t know what they feel like, you only know what you see. 🪄The only way to truly succeed is to decide who you want to be on the inside, how you want to feel, and how you can enroll those around you (peers, senior Partners, your team) to help you get there. Do you need more help to answer these questions and create a strategy for getting the support you need during this transition? Let’s connect. #thetimeisnow #dimensionofpossible #accountingfirms #cpa #futureready #newPartners

The Center for Accounting Transformation has released its latest research report detailing the DEI Journey in the accounting profession. The report explores the landscape of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging within the accounting profession. Get insights into recommendations by downloading the DEI Journey Research Report today! https://lnkd.in/gb5HCJjt

Attention #accountants! Are you proud of the positive change you create through your advisory services? The Center for Accounting Transformation is on a mission to quantify that impact and they need your help! Take their survey to share your insights and shape the future of the profession. Click the link to get started. Together, let's redefine what it means to be an accountant! https://lnkd.in/g5-6G9RZ

Check out Sarah Elliott, CPA, PCC (she/her)’s article, Leading change in accounting: A step-by-step guide, published in this month’s AICPA Journal of Accountancy. Learn how adjusting your mindset, skill set, and habits can transform your leadership approach and help the profession evolve. https://lnkd.in/g4M_as5T

New Partners: The struggles of impostor syndrome for new Partners are real. So, this month, we wanted to share some common questions related to this challenge that we’re often asked by new Partners. Check out our latest blog post to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gBrxwFqE

New Partners: One of the biggest challenges you have this year is shifting your mindset away from imposter syndrome and feeling like you need to be perfect, to inviting in this new experience, what it can teach you about yourself and your team, and how you can be the leader you want to be.

New Partners: Reaching out to your colleagues and peers going through their first year at the same time as you can be a lifeline. We often work with groups of new Partners, and we’ve seen that when they reach out and connect with one another around their challenges, they feel more confident, comfortable, and less alone – faster. Leveraging this peer network expands your area of influence as well, and that amplified influence can help you affect the changes you’d like to see at your firm.

🤔Q: I’m used to being on the Partner track. How do I know what support and mentoring I need now that I actually am a Partner?   😀A: Look internally first. Ask yourself some core questions, and then ask others for help.   Your leadership development is definitely not over once you get promoted! You’re essentially starting over on a new career path, and it’s up to you to chart your course. This is your opportunity to look internally and discover the kind of Partner and leader you want to be, and where you need to grow to get there. Then, it’s up to you to seek out the resources to support you along the way. ✨It’s helpful to ask yourself some core questions: 1. What does success look like for me as a Partner? 2. How can I authentically prosper in my new role? 3. What's my Why? 4. What do I value most? What are the values that will guide my leadership approach and decisions? 5. What difference do I want to make at the firm? 6. How do I want to show up as a leader? We know this transition can feel chaotic because everything is new, the stakes are higher, and you probably feel like you don't have time for anything extra, especially self development. However, you still need to set goals and create new avenues of support, just as you did on your path to Partner. Now is when you need it most - investing in your own growth and development will ease your transition and set you up for the success you want! Are you seeking some support in your new role? We’ve been there and would love to help. Let’s connect. #thetimeisnow #dimensionofpossible #accountingfirms #cpa #futureready #newPartners