Accountants Quote by Lois Wyse
“If you are hired to shake up the system, do it. No one will believe you're the boss until you do one or more of the following: 1. Add a new division; 2. Lop off a present department; 3. Add new people or reassign and reward present employees; 4. Get rid of deadwood; 5. Change the method of accounting; 6. Change lawyers, accountants, or other outside services; 7. Ask a lot of questions, and demand answers by a certain date; 8. Get in touch with key people in your industry or city and arrange personal meetings; 9. Improve working conditions; 10. Update present benefit plans.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Corporate Turnaround, 2015
To prove authority, a new leader must enact visible, decisive changes that reshape structures and demonstrate competence.
In simple terms: Show you can change things to earn respect.
Key Takeaway
Make bold, measurable changes early.
Themes
leadership
change management
authority
strategy
organizational behavior
Mood
determined
assertive
Type
strategic
motivational
When to use this quote
- new hire onboarding
- executive transition
- departmental overhaul
- process improvement
Key Concepts
structural reorganization
performance metrics
stakeholder engagement
cultural shift
Questions to Reflect On
- What change will most quickly signal your leadership?
- How will you balance speed with employee buy‑in?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may arise if changes are perceived as disruptive without clear communication.
