If you have ever read any of Patrick Lencioni’s books then I know you are already a fan.  But if you aren’t already familiar with Lencioni, his latest book, “Getting Naked” might be a great place for you to start.  The book will likely evoke a very passionate response from you. In it, Lencioni talks about the three fears that can sabotage client loyalty.

Passion, and the biochemical release it facilitates in the brain, reduces stress and is shown to improve your overall health. Amazingly, it has a similar effect on those who cross your path. Now put the words Passionate and Accountant together in the same sentence and you have a formula for healthier people, businesses, firms, and the economy. Bottom line: if you are not passionate about what you do, if you don’t spring out of bed with enthusiasm for the day ahead, you have to ask yourself, “what ‘s missing?”

Let me start off by saying, I hate waste! The idea of getting the “biggest bang for my buck” or “killing two birds with one stone” has always appealed to me. Anytime you can use the same or fewer resources to get a greater result, that’s leverage right? Or is it efficiency? Most of the time, the terms leverage and efficiency are used interchangeably. However, when it comes to accounting firms, the distinction between the two terms can make the difference between just managing time and truly leveraging your firm’s talent.

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