The Upstream Leader Podcast
Upstream Academy – Jeremy Clopton
High-yield and low-maintenance: This is your ultimate goal as an accounting firm member, regardless of where you are in your career journey. Brought to you by Upstream Academy, The Upstream Leader Podcast is your source for insights and education on becoming a high performing firm leader.
Join host Jeremy Clopton for interviews with insightful, engaging and entertaining experts, who share knowledge and expertise on firm best practices, processes, technology and more! With a focus on culture, teams, clients and growth, you've found your passport to building a better career. Join us to become an Upstream Leader!
Join host Jeremy Clopton for interviews with insightful, engaging and entertaining experts, who share knowledge and expertise on firm best practices, processes, technology and more! With a focus on culture, teams, clients and growth, you've found your passport to building a better career. Join us to become an Upstream Leader!
Episodes
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Sep 26, 2022 • 42min
A Discussion about Mental Health
The Upstream Leader Podcast's Jeremy Clopton talks with Randy Crabtree about his experience with mental health challenges while leading a firm in the accounting profession. The discussion includes how Randy overcame mental health challenges, his thoughts on how organizations can support employees, and steps individuals can take to improve their mental health. **Disclaimer: this is not a discussion with mental health professionals. Nothing should be viewed as or taken as mental health advice. For that, you should consult a professional. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
Sep 12, 2022 • 37min
Path to Partner: Unraveling the Mystery
The Upstream Leader's Heath Alloway has a conversation with Melissa Biron, Principal at Nathan Wechsler and Company, and Ryan Hurst, Partner at RKL, to share their unique experiences and lessons learned on their path to partner. Both guests shared the importance of soliciting input and providing transparency to those that may have similar questions as they did earlier in their careers. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
Aug 30, 2022 • 34min
Breaking Down Barriers and Creating a Path for Others
The Upstream Leader Podcast's Jeremy Clopton talks with Jonyce Bullock about her journey to becoming a managing partner. Along the way, they discuss how she broke down barriers, created a path for others, and strives to leave the profession better each day. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
Aug 8, 2022 • 36min
Purpose Driven Leadership
The Upstream Leader Podcast's Heath Alloway talks with Jeremy Johnson, the lead pastor at North Point Church, on defining and finding purpose-driven leadership. It is easy to get confused on the quest for significance if you focus on your own agenda. Jeremy shares how he found purpose in refocusing everything from the inside to help someone in need. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
Jul 25, 2022 • 36min
The Topic of Time: Focus on progress, not perfection
The Upstream Leader Podcast's Heath Alloway and Jeremy Clopton talk about the concept of time and the importance of creating space to work on the business and ourselves. Investing the time can be a challenge when "busy" is viewed as a status. When you get out of "busy" you have an opportunity to create a firm, career, and life you desire. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
Jul 11, 2022 • 39min
Compete Every Day without Burning Out
In this episode of The Upstream Leader, Jeremy talks with Jake Thompson from Compete Every Day. The discussion focuses on how leaders can compete every day without getting burned out. Other topics include the importance of clear communications and learning how to do hard things. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
Jun 20, 2022 • 36min
Human Resources: More than a place for problems
The Upstream Leader Podcast's Heath Alloway talks with Sara Choate, the managing director of KPM's Human Capital Solutions practice. Sara shares her story and a splash of humor to debunk frequent HR misconceptions, how HR can play a strategic role within a firm, and how those exact solutions can benefit firm clients. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
Jun 6, 2022 • 38min
Coaching that Lasts a Lifetime
In this episode, Heath Alloway talks with Bryan McKenzie, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Director of Football for the Midwest Region. Bryan shares his leadership journey, which includes making it to the NFL, a career-ending injury, and how he worked through adversity to find his love for coaching. Bryan shares impactful insights on how to be a coach that is remembered for a lifetime. Get the full show notes and more resources at TheUpstreamLeader.com
May 23, 2022 • 20min
Addressing the Capacity Challenge
In this episode of The Upstream Leader, Jeremy tackles the capacity challenge that firms face. He starts with a discussion of the actual issues and how capacity is simply a symptom. He then discusses solutions at the individual and firm level that can collectively help address this challenge. Solutions include everything from managing energy and focus to improving scheduling and accountability and a little bit of everything in between.
May 9, 2022 • 33min
Cultivating a Love of Mondays
To kick off Season 2 of The Upstream Leader, Jeremy Clopton hosts Sam Allred, Director at Upstream Academy, a firm dedicated to guiding accounting firms to high performance. Sam loves Mondays, which is the focus of the conversation. Jeremy and Sam discuss cultivating a love for Mondays. They talk about what to do if you're struggling to find enjoyment in your work and how Sam is preparing to enjoy Mondays after his career concludes.
