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On the DEI front, following are some thoughts from a respected colleague and accounting specialist. I like what Ron had to say about diversity in noting that it seems there's more success in recruiting, than in retention. With so little representation within so many professions, it can be easier to attract a candidate when you're the only company they interview with that has someone that looks like them. The challenge becomes in creating the environment that induces them to stay and thrive. #dei #diversity #esg #mentorship #accounting

Congratulations to all companies in the Hoosier State who were named Best Places to Work. Reflecting on #MoralesGroup being named this year, I thought about 'why' our Teammates granted us this honor... And after spending most of Q1 interviewing potential Operational and Professional Recruitment Leaders, I continued to hear the same feedback as to 'why' they want to join #MoralesGroup... I get a sense of the answer... 👩❤️👨 Our People: We are led by and surrounded by a metric-ton of people who TRULY CARE about each other, about what we do - with everyone always wanting the best for one-another. 🏞 Our Mission: There is a reason WHY we are here, and 'do what we do' - and it's BIGGER than all of us. That resonates more than we know. 👁️🗨️ Vision: We're growth-minded, future-driven, and see beyond the horizon line. Our dedication to continued GROWTH has never wavered. 🌈 🍾 Culture: As Leaders, we're not perfect - but our relentless focus on being better for our PEOPLE has never wavered. We're proud of what has been built --- serving our communities, never-ending focus on diversity, living our core values, and employee engagement. While always acknowleding that our BEST is yet to come. #BestPlacestoWOrk #BuildingBetterFutures

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Yesterday, I had lunch with a retired Asia CEO of an MNC. He retired totally from corporate life and said he decided not to renew his membership with SID. He said he was disappointed that SID has refused to take a position on maximum number of directorships. We talked a bit about whether council members have vested interests as they may serve on many boards. Many years ago when I was on the SID council, BT published an article on busy directors and cited my research and comments. It was awkward when I attended the next council meeting as several of the council members were on the list! I’ve shared previously that my suggestion for SID to introduce a guidance on maximum number of directorships an ED can hold many years ago when I was on the council was knocked back because a council member who was in that position objected to it. As a body that aspires to raise CG standards, I have a few suggestions for SID. Firstly, council members should not take directorship opportunities when companies approach SID to search for directors. I’m not saying it’s happening now but they should just publish all such opportunities and council members should not compete with others. If companies approach them directly, that’s a different matter of course. Those who serve on the council should be prepared to make this sacrifice. Secondly, SID council and ex-council members should avoid recommending each other to their boards or as successor IDs when they retire from a board. Many years ago, I even saw a council member joined a company as ID where another council member was ED - and I did not see any reason why he’s the only or even a good choice (eg it’s not like he brought sector experience that was lacking among the IDs). More recently, I’ve observed council and ex-council members succeeding each other as IDs in listed companies. Those council members often have very different backgrounds so it’s not clear the boards have thought through the skills and experience they need. I’m not the only one who’s observed this as others have shared similar concerns with me. This undermines the moral authority of SID to set any best practice encouraging companies to have good search and nominating process and to cast the net wide when searching for directors. Thirdly, council members should serve on boards which practise what they preach. It doesn’t mean they tick every box. But they should not serve on boards which are clearly practising poor governance. They should choose to stay on those boards or stay on the council. If they choose to keep both seats, they harm the reputation of the council and SID.

Beyond proud to once again be listed in the UK’s Top 100 places to work. People think accountancy is boring but I can honestly say there hasn’t been a single minute of boredom from the day I joined CP. We work hard to make Cooper Parry a fun, inclusive and rewarding place to work. Do we always get it right? Of course not, but there is a shared vision to do everything we can to make CP be the place people want to join and more importantly, want to stay. It’s a tough market out there; and so to be named as THE No.1 accountancy firm to work for in the whole of the UK is pretty incredible - the Best Companies placing is always a special one as it isn’t awarded following a beautifully written, well marketed submission - it comes off the back of direct feedback from our people about how it feels to work at CP, and that is more valuable than anything else. #bestcompaniesawards #bestcompanies #topemployers #employerofchoice #employeeengagement #culture #peopleandculture #cooperparry

Unlocking Potential with Vistage: A Game-Changer for Leaders As a Vistage Chair with nearly two decades of experience, I can attest to the transformative power of this peer advisory network. Vistage isn’t just about business coaching; it’s about elevating leadership through shared wisdom and robust challenge from peers who are as committed to growth as you are. Key Benefits of Vistage: Diverse Perspectives: Gain insights from leaders across various industries, enriching your own decision-making process. Accountability: Regular meetings keep you accountable, ensuring you’re not just planning but also executing on your strategic vision. Enhanced Decision-Making: With access to a collective pool of experience, your decisions are informed by more than just your own expertise. Personal and Professional Growth: Continuous learning sessions and expert speakers offer ongoing personal and professional development. If you’re looking to scale new heights in leadership, consider the power of a peer advisory group like Vistage. Like Jason Lavin, it might just be the catalyst you need to transform your approach and accelerate your success. I invite you to share your thoughts, stories and strategies in the comments below or reach out directly to discuss how we can further enhance our leadership practices together. Your insights not only enrich our community but also pave the way for more meaningful and effective leadership. If you found this post helpful, give it a like or leave a comment. Don't forget to repost to keep the conversation going! Check out my daily Leadership post at 8:30AM Eastern/7:30AM Central! JP #Vistage Vistage Worldwide, Inc. #VistageFlorida Vistage Florida #CEO #LeadershipDevelopment #PeerLearning #ExecutiveCoaching

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Local leaders who 'get it' | Our final story in this series features the joint CEO's of CareSouth - an innovative community-based organisation making a real difference in people's lives. For many, its lonely at the top, but these co-ceo stars are bringing their unique skills together to make a formidable force. Learn how their roles work and what they've learned from each other at: https://lnkd.in/gg-xfbEj

6 months together, how time flies 💘* It has been 6 months since I was incredibly fortunate to be awarded the Employee Owner of the Year award at the annual eoa conference. It’s also just about three years since I was - again - incredibly fortunate to become an Employee Trustee at Stephens Scown 💕 Both milestones have me in a reflective mood. We’re currently running an election to appoint five new Employee Trustees as the terms of five of our current Employee Trustees end (Dave Robbins, Lexie Williams, Anthony Booth, Kia Pearson and myself). Those of us exiting these roles have given a lot and contributed a lot in that time, for the benefit of our fellow employee-owners and for our business. But I know that by handing over to colleagues new to the positions we will be adding new experience and perspective, not losing it. And, in our time we have raised the bar of what is expected from a Trustee at Stephens Scown – and when we step away the bar will be set to that level as a minimum, and then taken higher yet again by the new group, as we continually evolve our Employee Ownership. Before we part though, there is still the little-old task of delivering an outstanding EO Day event, so we all get to finish our time as Trustees with a bang! 🤯 It has been a pleasure to be of service. #EmployeeOwnership #EmployeeEngagement #Culture *I'm a Film graduate, not that you could tell from this (purposefully) simple piece, and I have never finished a short film with 'Fin' before...until now. But, after the roller-coaster of these 31 seconds, I thought it needed a punchy and charming and romantic ending.

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