Greg was a new partner in a CPA practice when the Tax Reform Act of 1986 took effect. The tax changes were dramatic and created tremendous chaos and change for tax preparers. At midnight on April 15th 1987, Greg remembers that their lobby was full of irate clients waiting for their tax returns, and Greg’s staff was all stressed from ...
As I crossed the stage to receive my college diploma, I will always remember my father shouting out his affirmation. It was a day of celebrating years of hard work and accomplishment. Unfortunately, this year, most seniors had their schooling disrupted and their final year filled with disappointment. Their hard work will likely not receive the level of affirmation they ...
A recent article from Multichannel Merchant suggests four steps to foster effective teamwork during difficult times. First, establish safety and credibility for all team members. Second, put everything on the table. Third, align around the goals and processes. And fourth, evaluate the results of the team and make changes as needed. It’s important to recognize during challenging times, everyone on ...
The recent movie, “Breakthrough,” is a true story about John Smith, a teenager who drowned in Lake St. Louis. Miraculously, God restored life to John. During one scene, the doctor had given up hope on John’s recovery. While warning John’s parents of John’s impending death, John’s mother became indignant. She told the doctor, “I understand you’re a world renown specialist. ...
When Jeff began leading his family’s 4th generation business, he was anxious, knowing that most businesses never last beyond the 3rd generation. He worked hard, but nothing seemed to succeed. The business struggled and Jeff began feeling like a failure. Desperate, Jeff bowed down on the shop room floor and dedicated his business to God. Soon thereafter the business began ...
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