Leadership: What Is in It for Me?
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Leadership: What Is in It for Me?

As members of a professional association, the time and talent that we dedicate to the organization helps benefit the community as a whole. However, what we receive in return can go beyond the satisfaction of a job ... NAEA Leadership Development Committee

It Is Election Season and Your Vote Counts
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It Is Election Season and Your Vote Counts

By the time you read this, the midterm elections will likely already be over. Whatever the outcome, the next Congress will have a critical impact on tax administration and the enrolled agent (EA) profession. As new legislators take office in early 2023, one of the first thi... Megan Killian

Transitions and New Beginnings
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Transitions and New Beginnings

I was jarred awake early one morning a couple months ago by the sound of chainsaws. Not necessarily a unique sound in my neighborhood in the spring as it seems everyone is having work done in or outside his or her home. But these chainsaws were taking down a tree. A very la... Megan Killian

Cooperation, Collaboration, and Community
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Cooperation, Collaboration, and Community

I am writing this at the beginning of my third week as the new executive vice president of NAEA. To say it has been a whirlwind the past few weeks would be an understatement. But with all new roles, there is so much to learn, there are relationships to build, and policies a... Megan Killian

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Learn to Lead at SSLA

Are great leaders born or made? This question has been debated for generations. In my opinion, the answer is a resounding, “both.” Some people do seem to have an innate something that makes others gravitate toward them and follow their lead. Yet leadership is also a skill that can be studied, practiced, and developed over time. Imagine what kind of leader you would be today if you had been taking 30 hours of leadership edu... Jerry Gaddis, EA, MBA

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Read Between the Lines

AN INTERACTIVE ORIENTATION AND PROJECT OF THE SCHULDINER/SMOLLAN LEADERSHIP ACADEMY By Raven Deerwater, EA, Ph.D The Schuldiner/Smollan Leadership Academy (SSLA) was designed to train volunteers for success as leaders of NAEA at the local chapter, state affiliate, or national level. At each training, participants are asked to create a project for themselves to take back and develop at the affiliate level. ... Raven Deerwater, EA, Ph.D