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Ep 18: The Luck Myth: Why Proactive Leaders Win More
Everything CPA and Private Equity with Phil Whitman and David Wolfskehl
30 minutes 30 seconds
7 months ago
Ep 18: The Luck Myth: Why Proactive Leaders Win More
Do you believe luck plays a role in success? Or is it all about showing up and putting in the work?
In this episode of Everything CPA and Private Equity, Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio, joins Phil Whitman and David Wolfskehl to share powerful insights on mindset, leadership, and creating your own opportunities. They dive into what it really means to build a culture-first firm, why mindset drives results, and how the most successful leaders create their own momentum.
In this episode, you will be able to:
• Understand the difference between a fixed and growth mindset in leadership
• Discover how proactive behavior increases your chances of “getting lucky”
• Learn why showing up matters more than ever in today’s CPA landscape
• Hear how culture-first firms like Aprio align values with performance
• Gain perspective on navigating missed opportunities and staying future-focused
Tune in to the full episode!
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Everything CPA and Private Equity with Phil Whitman and David Wolfskehl
