One of my favorite bloggers, Rita Keller, wrote a great post on her blog Tuesday about toxic energy in accounting firms brought on by Baby Boomer partners who stay too long and are reluctant to change because they are cozy in what they have built and where they are.
Keller, who is a well-known consultant in firm management, writes the popular blog, Possibilities for CPA Firm Leaders compared an Indiana senators decision to not run for re-election with that of those Baby Boomer partners who kick around their firm because well, they like it there, dont know how to do anything else, people are depending on them and they are, of course, collecting a fatty paycheck. The senator opted out of running for office again because he called Congress, um, dysfunctional.
I wont rehash the whole post because you can read it
The cool thing about the post is that Keller kindly challenges these Baby Boomers to be the best they can be and not be complacent, which is a state so easy to stay in when you are comfortable, good at what you do and unengaged. She encourages them to be agents of change and use their power and expertise to create a space that will not only help convince young CPAs to stay and invest in the firm but also help them to grow into the professionals they are meant to be.
As an added bonus, Rebecca Ryan of
Ouch, the truth hurts, people. Baby Boomers - what do you want your legacy to be? What's the message? Be real! Stay current! Be Present! Stay Relevant!
Ryan expresses her own wish for younger generation CPAs in her comment so if youre interested youll have to go check it