Yes, public accounting is changing. Firms are offering the coveted work-life integration and fulfilling relationships that match what people want in the office of the future. There are many different roles and specialties that accounting associates and certified public accountants can gravitate to, and not all of them include spreadsheets or QuickBooks.® There is a misconception that it’s all math,…
In a recent documentary, Elon Musk spoke about his business in a way that truly demonstrates the importance of developing an inspiring corporate vision. He is not in the business of building cars or rockets. His vision is to colonize Mars and save the human species. Talk about an ambitious vision! The ability to effectively communicate a vision, even one as…
By Barry Tidwell CPA, CVA Part 2: Four Traits of ‘Present’ Remote Leaders Several years ago, I made the purposeful decision to work much of the week remotely to pursue a more aggressive M&A growth strategy. This decision to manage remotely was both strategic and necessary, given our firm’s growth into a multi-state, multi-office organization. Working remotely has given me…
By Barry Tidwell Part 1: Effective leadership is often best demonstrated in times of crisis. Crisis situations have a remarkable way of either showcasing strengths or exposing weaknesses in leadership. The words and actions of leaders quickly align (or don’t) to transcend moments of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA*)… potentially destabilizing dynamics that require more than just logic. When…
By: Robert Boot Everyone approaches the concept of self-promotion differently. Some people consider self-promotion arrogance, while others view it as a necessary part of building an effective career. Fortunately, a compromise exists… a powerful strategy referred to as “Personal Branding.” (more…)
Pablo Picasso once said, “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” This sentiment rings true for the employees of Tidwell Group. The Firm is vested in affordable housing beyond providing value-driven professional services to its clients through acts of community service. We believe it takes a village and a…
No one should go hungry. But in the United States, about 37 million people are hungry or “food insecure,” which means they do not know where their next meal is coming from. Every state has its fair share of hunger crises – with Alabama and Louisiana tied for the highest food hardship rates in the nation. Children who do not…
When it comes to job satisfaction, the importance of finding a healthy balance between the rigors of full-time employment and the increasingly hectic personal schedules of career professionals . . . particularly those of professional women, cannot be overstated! In fact, a recent study showed that when companies do what it takes to help facilitate that balance, the payoff with…
