Accelus Insights:
The Leadership Narrative

I recently heard this saying, “A rut is simply a grave with both ends kicked out.” How does that strike you? When I first heard the phrase, my reaction was, “Oh my, too true, and what a way to put it.” A little research reveals the original version to be:...

When things aren’t going as smoothly as we planned or in the direction we imagined; when we find our life and our business a far cry from what we have envisioned, our mind defaults to the thought that something needs “fixin” – that is Texan for the verb “to fix.”...

Last week I shared an article on LinkedIn about closing the lid on your laptop for the weekend. Little did I know when I selected the article that it would soon be just the advice I needed. You see, I do truly practice the habits and insights I share with...

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) recently released its third practice management research report through its Research & Practice Institute (RPI). The focus is “Client Communication” and the report touches on many of the topics one would expect, such as frequency and type of communication, segmentation of clients and service level...

Last week’s message Get Inspired with Music! emphasized two themes: The need for celebration The acknowledgement that things don’t always go as planned In my work with clients, I encourage them to find a way to celebrate successes. Hard work, diligence and persistence reward us with results. Acknowledge your role...

We have just passed the mid-point of the year. I hope each of you are celebrating some successes as you move forward personally and professionally. If things haven’t quite gone as you have planned, set aside some time to review and reflect (helpful in either situation!) and either chart a...