CHANGE IS
INEVITABLE, GROWTH IS INTENTIONAL
Read it out loud, say it with me, "Change is inevitable,
growth is intentional."
Say it like a mantra: "CHANGE IS INEVITABLE, GROWTH IS
INTENTIONAL."
Doesn't it resonate with you? Don't you know it to be true?
CHANGE IS INEVITABLE.
While it may often seem like more of the same, this year
same as last year, there are many changes that are
inevitable. First of all, there are the changes to tax
legislation that affect your work every year; there are
professional requirements to keep up with; there is always
new technology to review; there are clients requirements and
changes; and, of course, staff - always staff changes
(coming or going, up or out).
So change is inevitable. The problem is largely our attitude
towards change that makes a difference.
Do we embrace it and look for the opportunity or do we curse
it and long for the tide to stop?
People react differently, to different stimuli (situations,
opportunities, changes). Who we position on our teams and in
our alliances will help determine how our business attitudes
adapt to change.
For professionals in the accounting industry, that time is
NOW. If you're not using the fall months (basically
September through December) to do the things you wanted to
and said you would do, to help build, grow, and define your
business then it's likely not going to get done. You'll put
if off. Again!
I know, I know, maybe before the worst of tax season
approaches you'll work on it - or maybe it should wait until
next May (I love that one - next May, okay, sure) - or, you
know, I think it would be better to wait until Fall after
all the well deserved vacations are over and everyone is
ready to hit the ground running. Wow, that takes us to next
Fall. How did that happen?
Change is inevitable, but -
GROWTH IS INTENTIONAL
Of course, there are amazing exceptions to every general
rule: One of my best clients is a testament to the basis
that growth is intentional.
This client contacted me IN MARCH (!!) to initiate a
consultation meeting, and we actively forged ahead IN APRIL
(!!) to begin intentional growth for his firm. He has
continued to display this kind of commitment and attitude in
our work together, consistently, for over two years. The
changes to his business and his lifestyle have been worth
it! He's on track for almost 200% growth this year since the
time we started working together.
Prior to making this determined step to intentionally grow
his practice, he would probably tell you that he was like
most practitioners - he complained, he grumbled, he
sometimes put his head in the sand and changed few things,
if any, just enough to keep him satisfied that he 'did
something'. But he wasn't happy. He wasn't satisfied. He
wasn't performing or living his full potential. He was
getting by and could have gone on many more years like this.
No one else would have noticed. But it was leaving him
wanting a lot more. So he decided to pursue intentional
growth.
What about you, in your business? Is it time to pursue
growth intentionally?
These are some keys areas to focus your intentions
on:
· Building Strong Teams
· Attracting, Selecting, and Hiring the Right Talent
· Develop Your People
· Motivate Your People
· Retain Your Valuable Employees
· Conflict Resolution
· Offering Outstanding Service
· Retain your Key Clients
· Attracting Clients
I'd love to hear your stories of intentional growth!
Debra
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