Accelus Insights:
The Leadership Narrative

Completing the trifecta of recommended reading on productivity, also known as time management, is David Allen’s detailed book on just how to get things done. I recommend three books when it comes to prioritizing and taking action in your life. Stephen Covey’s “First Things First” which begins with the end...

I selected this book as my latest read as I was searching for a resource for understanding our personal values. A little research on Amazon led me to this book which was a more wonderful choice than I could have ever imagined. Not only does it help us identify what...

How long did it take me to learn to delegate to my horse? “The Early Days” Answer: Not long and I am still continuing to learn! There are degrees of delegation, within your business and when riding — and in both cases, trust is critical. In the beginning, I trusted...

If you caught last week’s message on how not to control your runaway business, you are likely wondering just how does one delegate to a horse? In dressage, a concept we are confronted with early on is how to move away from our hand-focused way of management and to develop...

Do you ever feel like your financial services practice is barreling out of control? Like a racehorse heading for an undetermined finish line and you are simply a passenger? If you have ever had the experience of being on a horse determined to win the race (don’t tell my mom...

A long-time veteran of the financial services industry, Dr. David L. Lawrence has provided a comprehensive overview of practice management in his recently published book, “The Efficient Practice.” In the book, Dave, as he prefers to be called, addresses the concept of practice management and the efficiencies that can be...