I recently facilitated a breakout session at the Barron’s Teams Summit in Las Vegas. The panelists were three heavy hitters: high-performing large firm leaders – Jeff...
A recent Gallup study states, “workers who feel strongly connected to their team’s culture are 55% less likely to be actively looking for job opportunities and more than...
For the most successful advisor firms emphasizing organic growth, competing for top talent to strengthen their ranks and enhance client service capabilities has become...
As an advisor, much of your day revolves around numbers—setting financial goals, managing portfolios, and ensuring the financial well-being of your clients. Although...
In today's fast-paced world, staying up-to-date with the latest financial trends, insights, and strategies is crucial—especially as you strive to offer your clients the...
Every successful leader knows that delegation is essential to achieving maximum capacity. The key question, however, is whether or not you’re approaching delegation...
When developing professional relationships, there's simply nothing quite as valuable or productive as a well-structured, one-on-one meeting. We’re all incredibly busy...
Recently, I was coaching a group of larger ($1+ billion in AUM) advisory firm CEOs. Our objective was to develop a CEO scorecard they could all commit to holding...
As the leader of a dynamic, growing wealth advisory business, several times each year, you and your leadership team should engage with your strategic planning...
As we embark on the journey of a new year, fully present, with clear heads and open minds, this is the perfect time to commit to a ‘growth restart.’ From carefully...
At ClientWise, we often stress the critical importance of developing an interdependent team rather than an autonomous work group. But how do you objectively determine...
Carol Dweck, Ph.D. and author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, defines a growth mindset as believing “the hand you’re dealt is just the starting point for...
“Don’t ask how we can motivate people. That’s the wrong question. Ask how we can provide the conditions within which people can motivate themselves.” — Edward Deci,...
This week at the Barron’s Advisor Independent Summit, a group of self-made leaders gathered for an invitation-only event to learn and grow, sharing ideas and insights....
Recently, I attended a leadership meeting for one of our clients. As everyone was gathering in the virtual zoom room for the virtual meeting, it was clear there were...