Accounting Influencers

In this episode, Rob Brown explains how accountants are sabotaging their authority by being too nice, too humble and too silent.What makes someone respected in today’s accounting profession? Rob Brown explores five subtle behaviours that quietly destroy professional authority and credibility. From downplaying your presence to chasing approval, these hidden habits often go unnoticed. But they’re costing you influence, impact and opportunity.This episode is a wake-up call for accounting leaders, managers and anyone trying to build presence in hybrid or high-pressure environments. Rob lays out the new rules of respect, and how to lead with clarity, calm and self-assurance—without losing your humanity.Key Takeaways:➜ Being composed is more powerful than being casual➜ Likability is not the same as trust or respect➜ Authority grows when you raise standards, not adapt to them➜ Saying nothing when boundaries are crossed trains people to ignore you➜ Minimising your presence for humility leads to being overlooked➜ Calm