The Hidden Cost of Unbalanced Life and Work in Accounting
Despite all the talk about flexibility and well-being, burnout in accounting is still the norm — not the exception. Research shows 99% of accountants experience some level of burnout. That’s not a personal problem. It’s a systemic one.
Beyond Compliance: Building True Accountability
Accountability isn’t the same as compliance. Compliance is doing something because you must. Accountability is doing it because you’ve committed to it.
When accountability is missing, firms feel the effects: stress, frustration, and eventually burnout. But when its present, people work at the right levels, focus on the right priorities, and create sustainable growth.
Don’t Waste the Quiet Months: 17 High-Impact Moves to Energize Your Team and Your Firm
This quieter stretch in the year can feel like a welcome breather. And it should be. Your team deserves a moment to reset.
But here’s the truth: what you do during these months sets the tone for the year to come.
Stop Persisting and Start Quitting
Sometimes, the best move a leader can make is to quit. Not out of frustration. Not because it’s hard. But because it’s no longer the right thing to keep doing.
Our profession has celebrated perseverance for so long that we’ve forgotten — quitting can be strategic. And it can be the key to your firm’s future.
The Allred Metric
How your team feels about Monday’s says a lot more than you think. Upstream’s founder, Sam Allred, believed it was one of the most powerful indicators of a firm’s culture. Read more about what we now call “The Allred Metric”
Coaching for Improved Performance
Stress may be inevitable in a demanding profession, but burnout doesn’t have to be.
In his latest article, Dealing Successfully with Workplace Stress, Jeremy Clopton outlines a straightforward, five-step approach to managing stress without sacrificing performance or well-being.
Dealing Successfully with Workplace Stress
Stress may be inevitable in a demanding profession, but burnout doesn’t have to be.
In his latest article, Dealing Successfully with Workplace Stress, Jeremy Clopton outlines a straightforward, five-step approach to managing stress without sacrificing performance or well-being.
Intentional Retention in Times of Pressure
Retention starts with leadership. High-pressure seasons don’t have to drive people away. Leadership under pressure isn’t just about meeting deadlines — it’s about creating an environment where your team thrives. Jeremy Clopton shares tips on how to lead even when stress is at its peak.
Proactive Burnout Prevention for Leaders and Teams
How we lead—how we communicate, model balance, and recognize our teams’ efforts—determines whether our people simply push through or actually thrive.