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Joey Havens, CPA is the author of Leading with Significance. He is currently a partner with HORNE LLP a top 25 CPA firm. He previously served as managing partner of the firm from 2012 to 2021, leading more than 1,800 team members to build the Wise Firm© while passionately living out his life’s calling to help others see and reach their full potential. Prior to being named managing partner in 2012, Joey served as the managing partner of healthcare services and the managing partner of government services, respectively.

He actively challenges the mainstays of business culture and strategic planning. Joey advocates growing leaders faster using holistic approaches and intentional sponsorship. In addition to his weekly beBetter blog, he is the author of numerous whitepapers and articles, including Becoming the Firm of the Future published by the AICPA. He has co authored four books during his career at HORNE. Joey is an active member of CPA Practice Advisor’s Top 30 Thought Leaders, where he works with other accounting professionals to help lead and shape the industry.

Joey is a frequent presenter/ teacher/ facilitator on creating a culture of belonging, strategic planning, leadership development and loves to teach young professionals the ABCs to Outstanding. Joey joined HORNE in 1984 and earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Mississippi.

Joey currently serves on the board of The Mustard Seed, a Christian community for adults with developmental disabilities and Empower Mississippi. He is past board member with HORNE LLP, Friends of Children’s Hospital, JDRF, Make A Wish Foundation, AICPA Women’s Initiative Executive Committee and attends St Francis Catholic Church with his wife Cathy.

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Good Decisions Are Made Right

Have you been procrastinating on a decision, hoping for a perfect answer?  We've all been there. Today, it’s important to make quick decisions and commit to them.

Have you been procra…

Have you been procrastinating on a decision, hoping for a perfect answer?  We've all been there. Today, it’s important to make quick decisions and commit to them.

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People Engage When Affirmed and Seen

When we affirm others, let them know we see them and understand their needs — people lean in, they engage. How can we better see and affirm those around us this week? 

When we affirm other…

When we affirm others, let them know we see them and understand their needs — people lean in, they engage. How can we better see and affirm those around us this week? 

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My TEDx Experience

My TEDx talk on workplace culture is officially out. Hear more about this calling and watch 3 Secrets to Magnetic Energy In Workplace Culture.

My TEDx talk on work…

My TEDx talk on workplace culture is officially out. Hear more about this calling and watch 3 Secrets to Magnetic Energy In Workplace Culture.

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Home Is More Than a House

Home is more than a house; our work is more than a job. Are we treating them with the intentional care that they deserve? 

Home is more than a …

Home is more than a house; our work is more than a job. Are we treating them with the intentional care that they deserve? 

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Significance or Success

We have two choices in life. We can live a life of significance or a life chasing success.

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We have two choices in life. We can live a life of significance or a life chasing success.

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3 Secrets To Magnetic Energy – Secret 3: Dare To Connect

You can’t have trust without connection, and we must be vulnerable to connect. The power to transform lonely jobs into thriving teams rests in our hands.

You can’t have tru…

You can’t have trust without connection, and we must be vulnerable to connect. The power to transform lonely jobs into thriving teams rests in our hands.

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3 Secrets To Magnetic Energy – Secret 3: Dare To Connect

You can’t have trust without connection, and we must be vulnerable to connect. The power to transform lonely jobs into thriving teams rests in our hands.

You can’t have tru…

You can’t have trust without connection, and we must be vulnerable to connect. The power to transform lonely jobs into thriving teams rests in our hands.

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3 Secrets To Magnetic Energy – Secret 2: Dare To Trust First

It is a game changer for teams, friends, and even family when we trust first and provide each other the benefit of good intentions. Who will you trust and provide the benefit of good intentions this …

It is a game changer…

It is a game changer for teams, friends, and even family when we trust first and provide each other the benefit of good intentions. Who will you trust and provide the benefit of good intentions this week?

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3 Secrets to Magnetic Energy – Secret 1: Dare To Believe

There are three secrets to Magnetic Energy in workplace culture, and it takes all three to transform the workplace from lonely, meaningless jobs to thriving teams. This blog will explore the first se…

There are three secr…

There are three secrets to Magnetic Energy in workplace culture, and it takes all three to transform the workplace from lonely, meaningless jobs to thriving teams. This blog will explore the first secret.

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The Great Detachment

We are all impacted by the workplace Great Detachment. The great news is that we are also part of the solution to transform workplace culture. 

We are all impacted …

We are all impacted by the workplace Great Detachment. The great news is that we are also part of the solution to transform workplace culture. 

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Busy Doesn’t Mean Effective

It’s often easier to be busy than effective. But this question is a great tool to help us #beBetter as we become more effective at work and home. 

It’s often easier …

It’s often easier to be busy than effective. But this question is a great tool to help us #beBetter as we become more effective at work and home. 

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Generosity Always Begets Generosity

When we are generous, we are constantly blessed. Let’s make sure to be intentional with an act of generosity this week.

When we are generous…

When we are generous, we are constantly blessed. Let’s make sure to be intentional with an act of generosity this week.

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Check the Puddle Before Diving In 

As I reflected on the ducks in their new pool of water, it occurred to me that these ducks are behaving like many organizations do when they only focus on the short term.  What do I mean by that? 

As I reflected on th…

As I reflected on the ducks in their new pool of water, it occurred to me that these ducks are behaving like many organizations do when they only focus on the short term.  What do I mean by that? 

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Learn Fast, Learn Forward, Learn Together

We are in an exponential world where change is the slowest it is going to be today. This concept presents learning as a positive mindset.

We are in an exponen…

We are in an exponential world where change is the slowest it is going to be today. This concept presents learning as a positive mindset.

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When Life Gives You Splinters

Just like my wood splinter, our life splinters also get worse if we leave them uncared for.

Just like my wood sp…

Just like my wood splinter, our life splinters also get worse if we leave them uncared for.

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Who Are Your Grace Friends?

We all need grace friends in our lives. Let me describe what it is like to be with a grace friend and see if you can identify yours.

We all need grace fr…

We all need grace friends in our lives. Let me describe what it is like to be with a grace friend and see if you can identify yours.

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Taxi Driver Reflection

This leadership lesson applies to every relationship, business and friend. 

This leadership less…

This leadership lesson applies to every relationship, business and friend. 

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Home Runs and High Fives

We all enjoy some praise from time to time. Are we applauding others enough when they do the right things? 

We all enjoy some pr…

We all enjoy some praise from time to time. Are we applauding others enough when they do the right things? 

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Your Feedback Helps Spread Significance to Others

Each review plays a role in telling the story — capturing moments where words touched your hearts or sparked a new perspective.

Each review plays a …

Each review plays a role in telling the story — capturing moments where words touched your hearts or sparked a new perspective.

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Seek First to Understand

My hearing is bad and when I am distracted — it's worse.  I believe this happens to a lot of us, whether we have good hearing or not.

My hearing is bad an…

My hearing is bad and when I am distracted — it's worse.  I believe this happens to a lot of us, whether we have good hearing or not.

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How To Kill a Plant

I already knew I was not good at taking care of plants but trying to keep this one alive taught me two surprising life lessons.

I already knew I was…

I already knew I was not good at taking care of plants but trying to keep this one alive taught me two surprising life lessons.

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Persistence is Key

When we are the most frustrated, it's our persistence and how we respond that will determine our outcome.

When we are the most…

When we are the most frustrated, it's our persistence and how we respond that will determine our outcome.

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A Picture of Love

It really doesn’t matter how we might have failed to love abundantly in the past, what matters is how we express our love and caring today and in the future.

It really doesn’t …

It really doesn’t matter how we might have failed to love abundantly in the past, what matters is how we express our love and caring today and in the future.

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Counting My Blessings: A Path to Contentment

This practice keeps me grounded and opens my heart wide to gratitude, reminding me that there are people who dream of having a sliver of what I often take for granted.

This practice keeps …

This practice keeps me grounded and opens my heart wide to gratitude, reminding me that there are people who dream of having a sliver of what I often take for granted.

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A Little Push Can Deliver Big Results

We all have these days, and the better we understand how we can create our little push, we will always be able to deliver big results. 

We all have these da…

We all have these days, and the better we understand how we can create our little push, we will always be able to deliver big results. 

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Red Light Ahead

How often do we ignore the signs of change in our career or business and wait, hoping the status quo will hold a little longer? 

How often do we igno…

How often do we ignore the signs of change in our career or business and wait, hoping the status quo will hold a little longer? 

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Car Wash Unexpected

Sometimes, when we're covered in what seems to be a mess, we can find something sparkling underneath if we push forward.

Sometimes, when we'r…

Sometimes, when we're covered in what seems to be a mess, we can find something sparkling underneath if we push forward.

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Small Decisions Matter

I hope this helps you avoid a wasted opportunity or day and continue on a journey that keeps you aligned with your values.

I hope this helps yo…

I hope this helps you avoid a wasted opportunity or day and continue on a journey that keeps you aligned with your values.

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In Awe of Hampton

Let’s take Hampton’s lead and practice our ability to adapt, to seek new learning opportunities, and, when we are down, move forward with a better attitude quickly. 

Let’s take Hampton…

Let’s take Hampton’s lead and practice our ability to adapt, to seek new learning opportunities, and, when we are down, move forward with a better attitude quickly. 

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The Doorway to a Better Day

The power of a smile cannot be overstated.  It is magnetic and energizing.  So, when I saw this post, I had to watch it and share it. 

The power of a smile…

The power of a smile cannot be overstated.  It is magnetic and energizing.  So, when I saw this post, I had to watch it and share it. 

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Adventures in Tree Planting

Are you ready to get your hands dirty? We are planting something that will benefit others, and we can see the benefits for years to come. 

Are you ready to get…

Are you ready to get your hands dirty? We are planting something that will benefit others, and we can see the benefits for years to come. 

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Focus Is No Laughing Matter

If we want to be outstanding and have high performance, learning to stay focused is one of the keys.

If we want to be out…

If we want to be outstanding and have high performance, learning to stay focused is one of the keys.

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Living with Gratitude, Celebrating Life and Freedom

As we celebrate one of Mom's favorite holidays, I pray our gratitude will flow freely for the many freedoms we enjoy and for those who love us and show us the joy in living each day to its fullest.

As we celebrate one …

As we celebrate one of Mom's favorite holidays, I pray our gratitude will flow freely for the many freedoms we enjoy and for those who love us and show us the joy in living each day to its fullest.

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Laughter Prevails Again

Being stranded with two flat tires and following that up with some violent stomach bug — you could say it’s a pretty bad day. Yet, we made the most of it...

Being stranded with …

Being stranded with two flat tires and following that up with some violent stomach bug — you could say it’s a pretty bad day. Yet, we made the most of it...

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Navigating Change: Lessons from Ireland

Just as my ability to learn the left side of the road opened new sights and opportunities for CeCe and me, the same will be true for you, your business, and your career as you push to the forefront to…

Just as my ability t…

Just as my ability to learn the left side of the road opened new sights and opportunities for CeCe and me, the same will be true for you, your business, and your career as you push to the forefront to be a lifelong learner.

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Client Referrals Are Golden

As I watched, it struck me how these spontaneous, genuine recommendations were a lot like the business referrals I've been chatting about with my clients lately..

As I watched, it str…

As I watched, it struck me how these spontaneous, genuine recommendations were a lot like the business referrals I've been chatting about with my clients lately..

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Hard to Believe – Davis is College Bound

It’s the little moments spent with family that create the most cherished memories. Are you taking the time and focus to prioritize family time? 

It’s the little mo…

It’s the little moments spent with family that create the most cherished memories. Are you taking the time and focus to prioritize family time? 

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Your Boat Is Not for Everyone

It is so important to protect what we have. Just like I wouldn't let a stranger take my boat out for a spin without knowing their experience and intentions, we shouldn't rush into hiring someone just …

It is so important t…

It is so important to protect what we have. Just like I wouldn't let a stranger take my boat out for a spin without knowing their experience and intentions, we shouldn't rush into hiring someone just because they say they want to be a part of our organization.

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No Parking Tow Away Zone

In today's fast-paced world, we would be well advised to keep this sign in sight as a daily reminder. 

In today's fast-pa…

In today's fast-paced world, we would be well advised to keep this sign in sight as a daily reminder. 

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Communicate for Clarity

It’s so very easy to miss the message or to do a poor job of delivering it. Things will smell much better if we each take 100% responsibility for communicating with Clarity. Source

It’s so very easy …

It’s so very easy to miss the message or to do a poor job of delivering it. Things will smell much better if we each take 100% responsibility for communicating with clarity. Source

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Is Your Organization Experiencing ROT?

If we don't understand the challenge of ROT and address it aggressively, especially in periods of Growth, the decay will eliminate the ability to become a high-performance team. Source

If we don't understa…

If we don't understand the challenge of ROT and address it aggressively, especially in periods of growth, the decay will eliminate the ability to become a high-performance team. Source

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Laughing at Ourselves

Never underestimate the importance of laughter. It feels great and helps ground us in ways that make us better.  Source

Never underestimate …

Never underestimate the importance of laughter. It feels great and helps ground us in ways that make us better.  Source

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