In about two months, Corey Ciocchetti will deliver a keynote session at the AICPA & CIMA Governmental and Not-for-Profit Training Program. He previewed that session in this episode of the Journal of Accountancy podcast.

In the conversation, Ciocchetti discusses how he chose what law school to attend, why his more recent presentations mention the importance of civil discourse, and what he remembers about a speech by the founder of a prominent mutual fund company.

What you'll learn from this episode:

· Why he thinks people have a hard time prioritizing friendships and pursuing a sense of contentment.

· His decision on where to attend law school and that decision's link to a different keynote speaker at an AICPA & CIMA event.

· What the phrase "real rabbits" means to Ciocchetti.

· Ciocchetti's recall of one early student interaction that changed how he viewed audience engagement.