Perhaps the most influential driver behind Evolve Now’s mission is perpetual learning and growth. As we all know, this requires consistent and regular consumption of information, staying up to date on trends, and constantly being reminded of the important skills and thought patterns. We often hear information that is not novel, yet we rarely put the information we learn into practice because we don’t take the time to engrain it into our minds.
Breaking Free of the Box serves to offer a weekly reminder of leadership skills, productivity motivation, and success inspiration to all industry professionals so that the necessary reminders and repetition of critical skills and information become a regular part of daily work life. Each episode is just a couple of minutes long, and the tidbit is provided by a different host, thought leader, or professional each time, as an opportunity to show the many facets of the profession. Feel uplifted and inspired to keep investing in yourself and growing in your career with this weekly motivation and chunks of wisdom.
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Episodes
BFOTB: Time Management
We’ve all said it, there aren’t enough hours in the day! But with proper time management, you’ll be able to find all the hours you need, to succeed. Join Garrett, to get the knowledge you need to break free of the box and punch above your...
BFOTB: Advice to young Accountants
Change is constant, and the accounting space has changed to offer new growth and advancement in ways we never thought possible. Join Garrett to get the knowledge you need to break free of the box and punch above your weight.
BFOTB: Entrepreneurs Are Everywhere
Entrepreneurs are everywhere, so how do we begin to understand this new trend in the profession? Start your week with the knowledge you need to break free of the box and punch above your weight.
BFOTB: Client Positioning
How should you position yourself to your clients to embrace your role as a relevant advisor? Start your week with the knowledge you need to break free of the box and punch above your weight.
BFOTB: Stop the Blame
Are you consumed by negative thoughts about how others have it easier than you? Break the cycle and focus on what you can control first. Start your week with the knowledge you need to break free of the box and punch above your weight.
BFOTB: Getting Paid
When working with clients, sometimes the hardest step is the final step, talking about getting paid. Don't loose sight of the value you provide and embrace the idea that getting paid isn't a bad thing. Start your week with the knowledge you need to...
BFOTB: Clarifying Direction
Being a relevant advisor is more important now than ever, but simply providing information or doing tasks is not enough - you need to add value.
BFOTB: Stop
Stop living in the past, embracing change will help you become the firm of tomorrow. Get the knowledge you need to break free of the box and punch above your weight.
BFOTB: Process
You can’t take steps towards success if you don't have a good process to start with. Get the knowledge you need to break free of the box and punch above your weight.
BFOTB: Our Own Fears
Self-reflection is not just important for philosophers...it's important for everyone! It's not always the easiest thing to do, but we each need to take time to recognize our own fears. Our fears are the things that hold us back; they are the...
BFOTB: Email Tips
Staying on top of your emails and inbox is one of the most useful project management productivity areas to address - get rid of the clutter, so you can focus on being the advisor to your clients that you need to be.
BFOTB: Don’t Forget to Live
At the end of your life, you won’t want to regret having been so focused on billable hours that you forget to enjoy the things you are passionate about – so don’t forget to enjoy your life!
BFOTB: The Overlooked Compliance Component
Professional liability insurance, or E&O (errors and omissions) insurance, is critical to be understood properly by professional service firms – don’t miss this major tip on a common mistake!
BFOTB: A Cybersecurity Message to Partners
The world of cybersecurity is full of confusing and comprehensive matters, but our expert Joe Brunsman can help with this little "the more you know" factoid on cyber breaches.
BFOTB: The Hack to Stay Motivated
What if I told you the secret formula that I use to stay perpetually motivated? Building upon the need to stay committed, motivated, and using hacks to do it, here is just one of many ways to continue pushing forward! Want to never miss a new...
BFOTB: Finding Your Own Life and Career Hacks
Hacking isn’t just for computer geeks! Anyone can hack any part of their life by finding out a better way to take advantage of a process or situation. You can hack your mind, your body, your career, or any part of your life. Start looking beyond...
BFOTB: Commitment To More Than Motivation
A lot of people get spurts of motivation – but few carry through with their commitment to their goals. Think about how many people start going to the gym after New Years, and how many are still going by Easter, and even fewer by the 4th of July....
BFOTB: Pay Attention to Posture
Did you know the way you sit (or stand) while you work can impact your productivity? Have you ever considered the long term lasting effects of a sedentary lifestyle? Don’t let your health suffer during your pursuit of wealth – they go hand in hand!...
BFOTB: Clear Space Clear Mind
Sometimes decluttering your workspace is the best way to declutter your mind. It’s difficult to become more efficient and effective if you aren’t starting from a clean space of organization. Want to never miss a new episode? Follow @EvolveNowOnline...
BFOTB: Strong, Yet Flexible
Controls and rules are important, but there must be built in ability to be agile, otherwise a company will be too stuck to adapt to quickly needed changes. We learned this last year, so it’s time to implement that concept. Want to never miss a new...
BFOTB: Setting Priorities is the First One
If you constantly put off prioritizing the things needed to grow as an individual, in your life and your career, you’ll never see the changes you want to see happen actually occur. You have to prioritize your life, and you have to make it a...
BFOTB: A LinkedIn Tip for Accountants
LinkedIn is for more than just recruiting employees or getting recruited for jobs! It is valuable for any accountant or CPA looking to grow their own book of business, whether as a firm leader or within their company. This is done through niche...
BFOTB: Health Is Wealth!
Don’t ignore your health! It is just as important to you being productive and successful in business as anything else. Remember, we must live fully in all aspects of our life to be the best version of ourselves. Want to never miss a new episode?...
BFOTB: Don’t Be Insane!
Insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and over again, while expecting a different result. Don’t be insane! Start making changes today, and share this with someone else who needs to hear it! Want to never miss a new episode? Follow...
Process Management FTW
Process is the underlying crutch that enables all accounting work to be performed. With this much important, we must put focus on it to succeed.
Advice to Young Professionals
The future is bright for young, ambitious, and entrepreneurial minded accounting professionals!
Inspiration for Self Growth
Do you need a little inspiration to acknowledge the possibilities for yourself and your career in this world? Placeholder video for Breaking Free of the Box during alpha/beta testing and launches until official videos are made. Breaking Free of the...
Motivation To Take Action
Do you need a little bit of motivation to keep you going? Placeholder video for Breaking Free of the Box during alpha/beta testing and launches until official videos are made. Breaking Free of the Box serves to offer a weekly reminder of leadership...
