Part 1: Are You Living to Work or Working to Live?

People who live to work are motivated by professional success. They want to move up within their industry, secure their dream job, and be respected by their managers and peers.  Conversely, people who work to live perform their best at work and home. They spend enough time at work to pay their bills and save […]

How to Earn Credibility and Influence Results

Showing up with confidence helps you build credibility at work. Displaying confidence at work is more important than having a specific title or background. Behaving confidently helps your voice be heard, valued, and respected. Choose among these methods to earn credibility and influence results. Encourage Strategic Thinking Develop your knowledge, skills, and mindset for strategic […]

The Importance of Meaningful Work

Having meaningful work provides you an abundance of benefits. For instance, you likely put in additional time each week, contribute at your best level, and rarely are absent. You probably remain engaged and productive and have a high level of job satisfaction as well. This typically results in longevity with your organization and ongoing career […]

What Soft Skills Do You Need for A Successful Professional Career?

Throughout your accounting career, you need to exhibit both soft and hard skills. You want the technical savvy and interpersonal skills to continue advancing professionally. Building these skills not only make you more confident in your career but more marketable in an ever-changing career landscape. What Soft Skills Do You Need for A Successful Professional […]

Separating Work and Home: Daily Habits That Help

Working from home during the coronavirus pandemic can be challenging. Many have been doing this for a year! You may still be wondering how to set up a work area, fit in your personal and professional responsibilities, and have time to unwind at the end of the day. The main key to the integration of […]

Being a Team Player Also Means Saying No Sometimes

As an accounting and finance professional, your role sometimes involves additional work, longer hours, and tasks not included in your job description. Since you want to be seen as a team player, you go above and beyond expectations to help your team perform its best. However, you need to keep an eye on how much […]