SUMMER CAMP FOR YOU

By Jason Thompson, CPA/ABV, ASA, CFE, CFF

Partner, Director of Valuation and Litigation Services

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Success is about continuous learning, not crossing a finish line beyond which there is nothing but smooth sailing. (A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor!) Many of those at the supposed top of their game keep striving to reach greater heights. For instance, many Academy Award-winning actors still turn to coaches and take acting lessons to improve their versatility.

This summer, as your kids head to camp and your company welcomes new interns, think about what new skills YOU should acquire. While it can be easy to get lost in the daily grind and think you're doing just fine at your current skill level, continuous learning and improving are important not only for professional success but for personal satisfaction, confidence and self-esteem.

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BALMS FOR ZOOM BURNOUT

By Eric Woodruff, CPA, CCIFP

Partner, Director of Audit & Assurance Services

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At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zoom was an emergency alternative to in-person meetings. Now, it appears it's here to stay.

But are you "Zoomed out?" Totally understandable!

Video meeting tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams and WebEx have their ups and downs. The biggest upside is their recreation of a face-to-face meeting when not everyone can get together in one place. The downside is that we can have trouble being present in the moment when we're distanced from people. When we meet in cyberspace, we don't think anyone can see our eyes shifting to our inboxes or looking down at our phones. All in all, you may not be as focused during a Zoom call as you are within the four walls of your office's conference room.

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