Lessons from Leadership

From attitude to the future of professional services, Christopher Geier, Sikich Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, shares his thoughts and ideas on pressing topics and discusses his experiences and lessons learned as a leader.

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Recent insights from our Chairman and CEO

Earnings season signals

Earnings season is often dismissed as background noise by some. I’d argue it’s a leadership tool.

Leading through uncertainty

Leadership style is honed over time.

How early law enforcement shaped my leadership

Leadership style is honed over time.

Staying the course

CEO Christopher Geier and CFO Ryan Spohn talk perseverance, optimism, and more.

Building leadership in a trust-focused environment

You’re hiring a new role to manage four employees.

The AI revolution

Recent AI breakthroughs—especially generative AI—have unlocked tremendous opportunities.

LESSONS FROM LEADERSHIP

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Earnings season signals: a watchlist for private...

Earnings season isn’t just for Wall Street. Every quarter, public companies release results that dominate headlines. But for those of...

People turn potential into progress: A note on p...

Productivity is down and burnout is up, if we’re to believe the headlines. One statistic I saw had 40% of the workforce feeling overburdened by...

Leading Through the AI Era: Balancing Innovation...

My path to CEO was what you might call unconventional. I've worked extensively in M&A, buying and selling companies across a variety of...

Optimizing the Red Zone

In American football, the Red Zone refers to the area between the 20-yard line and the goal line. It’s a space where the field compresses, the...

Uncertainty and the Leadership Advantage

Yesterday’s decision from the Fed to keep interest rates unchanged, while signaling potential future cuts, garnered the expected: a mix of reactions...

How an Early Career in Law Enforcement Shaped My...

Leadership style is honed over time, and influences are often found in unexpected places. My own journey began in law enforcement, which might seem...

Staying the Course: CEO Christopher Geier and CF...

In May, Sikich secured a $250 million investment from Bain Capital to accelerate the company’s growth strategy. Unlike many competitors who have...

Nurturing Leadership in a Trust-Centric Environm...

Let’s say you’re competitively hiring for a new role at your company, in which this individual will oversee the performance and responsibilities of...