By J. Barry Tidwell, CPA, CVA The VUCA – Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity – world has turned the business landscape into a maze of unpredictability. This rapid transformation has made staffing a Herculean task. As leaders, it’s our duty to steer our organizations through these choppy waters, providing a clear vision and robust training to our teams. (more…)
By: Robert Boot Personal branding is a proactive strategy to advance your career and stand out beyond your results and reputation. It elevates your first impression of others. This strategy is different from shameless self-promotion. Eagerly seeking opportunities to tout your skills in every situation is a surefire way to make yourself seem arrogant. Conversely, when talented people surround you,…
June 13, 2023 By Wayne Jordan, CCNA, MCITP Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves in just about every industry, and the finance and accounting world is no exception. AI-powered tools, especially Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4, are proving to be invaluable assets. This article delves into the benefits of using LLMs to assist in writing formulas for…
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…
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…
