Leadership: Responsible Decision-Making
“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.” Max DePree, Chairman Emeritus of Herman Miller Inc. I love this quote because it sets out a challenge for leaders. In an era of mistrust and “fake news” the responsibility of a leader is to demonstrate and define what is real and what is not, so that the organization, community or family can make sound decisions about the future.
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Fill Your Knowledge Gaps: Women and Finance
March 8 is International Women’s Day and one of the many things to celebrate is that women are becoming far more financially active. This is a positive trend which enables better conversations about tax, retirement and estate planning, But advisors who fail to engage women, may well find themselves failing.
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It’s Your Lucky Month if You’re Still Training Tax Staff!
Is March your lucky month? Traditionally, leprechauns celebrate pots of gold at the end of rainbows this month. But, it was Buddha who really put the concept of luck into perspective, “Being deeply learned and skilled, being well trained and using well spoken words: this is good luck.” That strategy has better odds of success, too. That’s why we are offering you some of each: the opportunity to be more skilled and a bit of the pot of gold.
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