This is the Accounting Answers Podcast, hosted by Rob Brown. Formerly known as the Best Practice in Accounting Podcast, this show asks and answers critical questions of the experts, leaders and influencers who shape the decision-making of accountants, CPAs and finance professionals.

In today's episode 17, "What Soccer Can Teach Accountants About Leadership" with special guest Carl Reader, founder of d&t accountants and bestselling author of BOSS IT.

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Key takeaways from this episode include:

• the comparisons on leadership with accounting practices and professional sports clubs
• the most important job for a leader in any business, including accountancy firms
• the trust required to delegate tasks as an accounting leader to people that may not be as good as you
• the impact of desire and ego in assigning roles in a professional firm or sports club
• why the leader should not actually the hero in the story of a professional organisation
• what it looks like when a leader's laziness is bigger than their ego
• shout out to Hungerford FC and Southend United soccer clubs in the UK
• what £1000 moments and £1m ideas look like for leaders in accounting practices in delivering big benefits
• what bad leadership looks like and what happens to organisations with poor leadership
• practical tips for 'wannabe' leaders to channel their ambition in the accounting and fintech world
• the importance of dress and professionalism for leaders wanting to set the right example
• the need for young or new leaders to revisit their management books to get the basics right with vision and communication
• why ongoing skills development is vital for today's leaders to stay relevant and impactful with their people

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