Why Technical Brilliance Isn’t Enough Anymore: Reflections on Leadership Capability in Professional Services

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There’s a conversation I’ve been having more and more lately with leaders across professional services, financial services, and accounting firms.  And recently, I had the opportunity to unpack it further on the Accounting Industry Insights Podcast with Mark Holton.  You can listen to the full episode via Mark’s page here. The topic? The growing leadership capability gap that many firms are quietly battling right…

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The Thing That Matters Most (And We Often Forget) 

As we head into the Easter break, I always find myself reflecting on the last 16 years of being a mum at this time of year.  My girls lived for it, the Easter egg hunts, big family breakfasts, friends staying the whole weekend, endless swims in the pool… and yes, chocolate before lunch.  But when I really…

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The Six Levels of Authority: The Leadership Tool That Fixes Delegation

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Delegation is one of the most talked-about leadership skills. And one of the most misunderstood. Most leaders think delegation simply means handing over a task. But effective delegation is actually about something much deeper: Clarity of authority. Because when authority is unclear, teams hesitate.They delay decisions.They second-guess themselves.And productivity slows down. Over the years, I’ve…

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