Accelus Insights:
The Leadership Narrative

Have you heard this one? That text tone that makes the sound of a whistle? The first time I heard it, I turned around. I was in a public space and truly thought someone needed my attention. A friend, a security guard; I didn’t know who — only that it...

In the recent webinar, “Top-Down and Bottom-Up: How to Get Your Life and Business Under Control” (download recording here), one of the first steps was to reduce clutter. This is important for several reasons: To have clear space in which to work and think To focus on the project, task...

I dismissed reading this book for several years due to unfavorable reviews from friends, as well as those on Amazon. You can find a nay-sayer in every group! While input and opinions can be helpful, in this case I missed out on some great insights that are extremely helpful to...

Just in time for the upcoming webinar, “Top-Down and Bottom-Up: How to Get Your Life and Business Under Control” the Financial Planning Association (FPA) Research and Practice Institute released its study on time management, “Doing More with Less.” You can find the full report and press release here. The study...

As you come into your work life every day, are you doing the highest value activities? Without a vision it is hard to know, yet so many of us come into our businesses without that clear vision. Quite frankly time is at a premium — so how do you get...

What is the first thing you did today for your business? Did you have coffee with a prospective client or draft the quarterly market letter? Was it interviewing a potential new employee or reviewing a client’s financial plan? How is the rest of your day shaping up? Will you be...