Coaches Corner

The Coach is back like he never left! Join Peter as he provides an update on where he's been and what he's been doing since our last episode a month ago.

Description

This episode answers 7 key questions on delivering constructive feedback:

1. What is constructive feedback?

2. Why is constructive feedback important?

3. Who delivers constructive feedback?

4. When should you deliver constructive feedback?

5. When does feedback become "destructive"?

6. What does constructive feedback sound like?

7. How can I deliver constructive feedback?

Resources

• https://online.champlain.edu/blog/giving-constructive-feedback

• https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/careers/soft-skills/constructive-feedback/

• https://www.valamis.com/hub/types-of-feedback#types-of-feedback

• https://www.valamis.com/hub/constructive-feedback

• https://blog.jostle.me/blog/constructive-feedback#difference-between-criticism-constructive-feedback

• https://hr.tsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/givingeffectivefeedback.pdf

This episode focuses on music and its effect on productivity, including:

• Using music to block out distractions

• Employees' perceptions about music and productivity

• Research on music and productivity

• How to build the perfect work playlist

Resources

• https://www.businessnewsdaily.com/11294-music-effect-on-productivity.html

• https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200317-does-music-help-us-work-it-depends

• https://www.shrm.org/ResourcesAndTools/tools-and-samples/exreq/Pages/Details.aspx?Erid=1385

• https://www.commercialcafe.com/blog/listening-music-work-can-improve-productivity/

• https://www.zenefits.com/workest/music-in-the-workplace/

• https://risepeople.com/blog/music-at-work-productivity/

In June 2022, the SEC announced a $100 million fine to Ernst & Young (EY), one of the "Big 4" accounting firms in the United States, for unethical conduct regarding their employees and the CPA exam. In this episode, we dive deeper into the situation, how it occurred at EY, and what we at UHY can do to prevent something like this happening in the future.

References

• https://www.npr.org/2022/06/28/1108044858/accounting-giant-ernst-young-admits-its-employees-cheated-on-ethics-exams

• https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/06/28/ernst-young-cheating-sec-fine/

• https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/28/business/ernst-young-sec-cheating.html

• https://www.wsj.com/articles/ey-paying-100-million-to-settle-probe-of-auditors-cheating-on-ethics-exams-11656410401

• https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2022-114

• https://www.sec.gov/litigation/admin/2022/34-95167.pdf

For the first time as a firm, UHY is celebrating Juneteenth. This special episode explores the history of Juneteenth, it's importance in American history, and how you can celebrate it in your local community.

Resources

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth

• https://www.juneteenth.com/

• https://www.history.com/news/what-is-juneteenth

• https://www.nytimes.com/article/juneteenth-day-celebration.html

• https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth

• https://www.pbs.org/wnet/african-americans-many-rivers-to-cross/history/what-is-juneteenth/

Susan Orr, a Partner out of our UHY St. Louis office, stops by the Corner to talk more about kind leadership. We learn more about her career journey with UHY, what kind leadership means to her, who in her career is a kind leader and how they've impacted her development, and how every leader can practice kind leadership.

This episode is all about leadership...kind leadership! Specifically, we'll talk about:

• Why kind leadership is important

• How kind leaders act

• What you can do to demonstrate kind leadership

Resources

• https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/kindness-in-leadership-how-to-become-an-effective-leader

• https://hbr.org/2021/05/dont-underestimate-the-power-of-kindness-at-work

• https://www.accountingtoday.com/list/4-ways-to-cultivate-a-positive-firm-culture

• https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/why-its-important-to-thank-your-team

Happy end of busy season! We ran back our interview with Jim Skrobosinski last year where we discussed what to do at the end of a long busy season to get some well-deserved rest and recovery.

Note: some parts of this episode refer to past regulations and guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic that are no longer in place.

On this episode we discuss mindfulness, including:

• What mindfulness is

• Why it's so important in the accounting/consulting profession

• How you can be more mindful throughout your day

Resources

• https://www.journalofaccountancy.com/newsletters/2019/jan/accountants-mindfulness.html

• https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/marriottstudentreview/vol3/iss4/37/

• https://www.accountingtoday.com/opinion/accountants-under-pressure-creating-a-more-mindful-workplace

• https://www.accountabilityresources.com/resource/mindfulness-and-meditation-for-accounting-professionals/

This episode focuses on the following elements of Impostor Syndrome:

• Definition

• Identification

• Characteristics

• Causes

• Types

• Coping techniques

References

• https://www.verywellmind.com/imposter-syndrome-and-social-anxiety-disorder-4156469

• https://www.apa.org/gradpsych/2013/11/fraud

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/imposter-syndrome

• https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/imposter-syndrome

• https://www.themuse.com/advice/5-different-types-of-imposter-syndrome-and-5-ways-to-battle-each-one