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Choosing Again: Why I wouldn’t change my mind about being a CPA

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
November 7, 2024  ·  3 Min Read

Unity in Diversity: Flourishing in a Multi-Generational Workforce

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
October 3, 2024  ·  3 Min Read

Leaders: Are you showing that you have “It”?

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
September 3, 2024  ·  3 Min Read

Don’t Let A Crisis Go to Waste

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
September 3, 2024  ·  4 Min Read

What Can We Learn From Taylor Swift?

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
August 1, 2024  ·  4 Min Read

Reframing Challenges as Opportunities: Why We Need Optimism

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
July 11, 2024  ·  3 Min Read

Governance: The Winds of Change

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
June 6, 2024  ·  4 Min Read

Charting Your Firm’s Future

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
May 16, 2024  ·  3 Min Read

The Intersection of Performance & Culture: How to Evaluate What’s Next

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
May 2, 2024  ·  3 Min Read

“Let’s talk”: How to Navigate Our Firm Through Capital Solutions, Mergers, and Independence

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
April 18, 2024  ·  4 Min Read

Navigating the Profession’s Disruption

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
April 4, 2024  ·  8 Min Read

Success Doesn’t Have to Mean Satisfaction

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
March 7, 2024  ·  4 Min Read

The Difference Between a Leader and a Martyr

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
February 1, 2024  ·  3 Min Read

What Does Your Company Really Stand For?

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
January 4, 2024  ·  3 Min Read

Goal Setting: Don’t Dwell on “No”

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
December 14, 2023  ·  4 Min Read

The Practice Leaders Critical Role in Governance

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
December 5, 2023  ·  3 Min Read

What People Want

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
November 2, 2023  ·  5 Min Read

The Secret to Achieving Freedom Through Discipline

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
October 5, 2023  ·  3 Min Read

Better to Be Lucky and Good

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
September 7, 2023  ·  3 Min Read

Too Busy Being Busy

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
August 3, 2023  ·  3 Min Read

If You Can’t Change the People, Change the People

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
July 6, 2023  ·  3 Min Read

Productive Pause

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
June 1, 2023  ·  5 Min Read

Vision: Are You Clear?

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
May 4, 2023  ·  3 Min Read

Glory in the Sacrifice

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
April 6, 2023  ·  3 Min Read

Managed Chaos

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
March 9, 2023  ·  3 Min Read

The ‘Art and Science’ of Succession Planning

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
December 6, 2022  ·  3 Min Read

Are You ‘Owning It?’

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
November 16, 2022  ·  4 Min Read

Are You Ready to Turn Off Your Growth Faucet? Read This First

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
October 13, 2022  ·  4 Min Read

Are You Afraid of Hearing ‘No?’ Let’s Change That

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
June 20, 2022  ·  4 Min Read

Thinking About a CPA Firm Merger or Acquisition? Trust Me, You’ll Want Help

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
May 31, 2022  ·  4 Min Read

Won’t Make a Decision? You Actually Just Made a Decision!

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
April 6, 2022  ·  4 Min Read

Don’t Get Caught in the Spin Cycle!

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
March 24, 2022  ·  5 Min Read

Need to Refocus? Don’t Overlook Your Strategic Planning Retreat

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
March 17, 2022  ·  4 Min Read

Do You Go Deep Enough Into Survey Results to Create Meaningful Change?

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
November 29, 2021  ·  4 Min Read

It’s Been a Long and Tiring Run, but You Don’t Have to Go it Alone

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
October 11, 2021  ·  6 Min Read

I, Too, Struggled With Letting Go During My Succession Efforts

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
August 10, 2021  ·  4 Min Read

Is Your Bench Ready to Take On Your Firm’s Succession Planning Strategy?

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
August 3, 2021  ·  4 Min Read

What If It’s All Up to Me? Answering The Call for Growth Leadership

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
July 12, 2021  ·  5 Min Read

Gain the ‘Accountability Advantage’ to Drive Higher Performance

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
June 21, 2021  ·  5 Min Read

It’s Time for Nontraditional Thinking to Battle Fatigue and Burnout

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
June 1, 2021  ·  4 Min Read

6 Ways You Can Lead With Optimism During Uncertain Times

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
May 28, 2021  ·  4 Min Read

The Intersection of Performance and Culture

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
April 22, 2021  ·  4 Min Read

Why partner alignment is the key to unlocking your firm’s potential

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
April 14, 2021  ·  4 Min Read

Leadership for the reluctant leader

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
April 9, 2021  ·  4 Min Read

Stretch yourself… even if your fingers hurt!

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
February 8, 2021  ·  4 Min Read

The “Big Four”

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
March 9, 2020  ·  3 Min Read

Introducing “How I Think”

Gary Thomson
Gary Thomson
February 18, 2020  ·  2 Min Read

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