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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![Adventures In Tree Planting 1 Adventures In Tree Planting &Raquo; Unknown 2 2 E1721800908148 300X250 1](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Unknown-2-2-e1721800908148-300x250-1.jpeg)
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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![Less Columns And More Conversations 2 Less Columns And More Conversations &Raquo; Shutterstock 2365744089 300X152 1](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/shutterstock_2365744089-300x152-1.jpg)
Data can give us lots of insights, however, to become actionable, they must be communicated.
Data can give us lot…
Data can give us lots of insights, however, to become actionable, they must be communicated.
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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 4 Living With Gratitude, Celebrating Life And Freedom &Raquo; Unknown 6 E1719980367810 300X241 1](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Unknown-6-e1719980367810-300x241-1.jpeg)
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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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 6 Navigating Change: Lessons From Ireland &Raquo; Shutterstock 472882675 300X200 1](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/shutterstock_472882675-300x200-1.jpg)
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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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 8 Hard To Believe – Davis Is College Bound &Raquo; Unknown 3 E1717548838461 300X197 1](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Unknown-3-e1717548838461-300x197-1.jpeg)
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 9 Your Boat Is Not For Everyone &Raquo; Shutterstock 2400928791 300X199 1](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shutterstock_2400928791-300x199-1.jpg)
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 10 No Parking Tow Away Zone &Raquo; Unknown 2 E1716347842583 300X204 1](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Unknown-2-e1716347842583-300x204-1.jpeg)
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 11 Communicate For Clarity &Raquo; Shutterstock 709519294 300X200 1](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shutterstock_709519294-300x200-1.jpg)
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? 12 Is Your Organization Experiencing Rot? &Raquo; Shutterstock 1944640078 300X200 1](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/shutterstock_1944640078-300x200-1.jpg)
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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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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What has our attention this week that is taking us away from our priorities? Source
What has our attenti…
What has our attention this week that is taking us away from our priorities? Source
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![Purpose Fuels Energy And Passion 15 Purpose Fuels Energy And Passion &Raquo; Shutterstock 609086588 300X196 1](https://babyboomer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/shutterstock_609086588-300x196-1.jpg)
The first step on the journey to becoming a leader is to recognize our purpose as individual team members. Source
The first step on th…
The first step on the journey to becoming a leader is to recognize our purpose as individual team members. Source
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How often do we miss the opportunity to release this motivation on our teams, our organizations, our families, and even our friends? Source
How often do we miss…
How often do we miss the opportunity to release this motivation on our teams, our organizations, our families, and even our friends? Source
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While it was a moment of unexpected luck, it’s not entirely a wild fluke. Here's why. Source
While it was a momen…
While it was a moment of unexpected luck, it’s not entirely a wild fluke. Here's why. Source
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Let’s walk out of the closet today and use a positive attitude and confidence to help us reach our full potential. Source
Let’s walk out of …
Let’s walk out of the closet today and use a positive attitude and confidence to help us reach our full potential. Source
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