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Carrie Steffen: Leadership Is About Energy, Not Tenure | Gear Up For Growth

Carrie Steffen: Leadership Is About Energy, Not Tenure | Gear Up For Growth

Update: 2025-11-14
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When you're too tired to lead, step aside.

Gear Up for Growth
With Jean Caragher
For CPA Trendlines

“Leaders who realize they’re too tired to keep managing change should recognize that it might be time to transition to somebody who has that energy,” says Carrie Steffen, CEO of the Iowa Society of CPAs, during her appearance on Gear Up for Growth, hosted by Jean Caragher of Capstone Marketing. “The longer you hang on when you don’t have the energy for change, the more of a disservice you’re doing, not only to your firm, but to the profession as a whole.”   

In addition to highlighting self-awareness as a key leadership skill, Steffen offered valuable insights for CPA firm leaders navigating today’s dynamic environment. 

In her interview, two major takeaways stood out. 

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Carrie Steffen: Leadership Is About Energy, Not Tenure | Gear Up For Growth

Carrie Steffen: Leadership Is About Energy, Not Tenure | Gear Up For Growth

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