Building a career defined by impact, not accolades or titles

What does career success look like when titles and accolades are no longer the ultimate goal? This podcast episode explores that and other career topics with Lexi Weber, CPA, an AICPA senior manager leading initiatives for emerging professionals.

Weber talks about how she avoids burnout, explains the two phases of mentorship, and lists resources and opportunities for emerging accounting professionals to navigate change and build rewarding careers.

Below are links to several resources discussed:

• The Women's Global Leadership Summit
• AICPA Leadership Academy
• The Accounting Inclusion & Impact Symposium
• The EPICenter webcast series
• The Engage365 community for emerging professionals

What you'll learn from this episode:

• How the definition of "emerging" professionals might give some people pause.
• A few strategies Weber uses to avoid burnout.
• The role of trust in mentorship.
• Rise2040's part in helping accounting and finance professionals consider the profession's future.
• Weber's explanation of career success as "more than the titles and the awards."
• The types of lessons and resources the AICPA is offering emerging professionals.