I have a confession to make.ionce lacked some of the soft skills that I look for in the people we hire today. Yes, like many accountants in the field, I started life as a dyed-in-the-wool, classic introvert. Early in my career, if people asked me questions, I would be forthcoming with information, but talking about myself unprompted just didn't occur to me. I was quiet. Overt candor was not a skill I could have put on my resume. But over time, with the help of mentors and lots of practice, I have become a more open and accessible person. So much so that I relish leading the successful Silicon Valley consulting firm that I co-founded in 1993, a job that requires a high amount of openness -not only with our fast-moving clients but with the smart consultants who work at our firm.
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