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Gear Up for Growth

With Jean Caragher

For CPA Trendlines

Leadership in accounting firms requires a shift from technical expertise to guiding and empowering teams. Jason Blumer, founder and CEO of Blumer CPAs, discusses the journey of embracing leadership roles, overcoming self-doubt, and fostering a service-oriented mindset on Gear Up for Growth, 

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“Effective leadership involves creating future leaders and tackling difficult conversations head-on,” Blumer said. “It's about fostering a culture of accountability and trust while confronting the discomfort that often accompanies leadership responsibilities.” 

Blumer encourages firm owners to view themselves as leaders despite initial doubts and embrace the sacrifices and challenges of guiding a team. His approach includes coaching team members to take ownership of their roles and cultivating a new generation of leaders within the profession.