The Leadership Files

The chief of CLA shares the importance of empathy, authenticity and drive.

For the head of Top 100 Firm Schellman, leadership starts with self-aware people who don't hesitate to challenge the status quo — or their leader.

The CEO of Grant Thornton shares the importance of recognizing your own mistakes and keeping an open mind.

The managing partner of Market Street Partners — now heading into a major merger with Smith + Howard — says accounting firms are ripe for a fresh approach.

The chair and senior partner of PwC shares why it's important for firms to have their employees' backs.

The managing partner of GRF CPAs & Advisors is paving the way for future accounting leaders to pursue non-traditional careers.

The chair of the U.S. firm of Deloitte talks about how to have an exponential impact in the profession.

For the CEO of Forvis, an open mind is key to making the most of a merger of equals.

The CEO of BDO USA shares the importance of not taking credit, and how to go from $1 a day to $2.8 billion a year.

The CEO of Top 50 Firm Cherry Bekaert advises accounting leaders to listen carefully — and keep pushing, no matter what happens.

The Aprio CEO shares why he changed his firm's name — and his own — and the importance of unlearning.

The PE pioneer and head of Eisner Advisory Group shares his mantra: 'Be curious, and have respect for everybody'

KPMG's CEO shares his path to leadership, and his priorities at the helm of the Big Four firm.