Joey Havens
CPA, CGMA
Growing Teams, Establishing Leaders, Serving Clients
“I believe leadership is about serving others and helping those around you see and reach their full potential. I use this passion to provide encouragement, guidance and leadership to our clients, team members and communities.”
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About Joey
Joey Havens, CPA, is a managing partner at HORNE, where he passionately lives out his life’s calling to help others see and reach their full potential. Joey challenges leaders to bold transparency, calling on leaders to show their heart while working to connect everyone to the “why,” or the purpose, of the organization.
Joey is a frequent presenter/teacher/facilitator on creating a culture of belonging, strategic planning, leadership development and loves to teach young professionals the ABCs to Outstanding.
Professional Affiliations:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants
- CPA Practice Advisor’s Top 30 Thought Leaders
- 2017 Mississippi’s Top CEOs by the Mississippi Business Journal
- Accounting Today’s 2016 Elite Managing Partner List
- Top 40 Under 40 Leadership Award by the Mississippi Business Journal
Joey in the Press
Within the profession, Joey actively challenges the mainstays of public accounting. He advocates growing leaders faster using holistic approaches and intentional sponsorship. In addition to his weekly beBetter blog, he is the author of numerous whitepapers and articles and has co-authored four books during his career at HORNE.
AICPA
AICPA Journal of Accountancy
AICPA Store
Author House
Business Learning Institute
Change Your Mindset Blog
Going Concern
The Green Apple Podcast with John Garrett
INSIDE Public Accounting
The Upstream Leader Podcast
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Latest Posts
Mom & Pop Joe Were Wiser Than I Knew
Here are three “truths” my parents shared with me over 40 years ago that still ring true today.
What’s Weighing You Down?
It amazes me that when I focus on how grateful I am for big things in my life or even a little thing like a suitcase making the weight limit, I have more energy, confidence and ability to navigate life’s many ups and downs.
Are We Holding the Right Suitcase?
How often do we try to serve clients by solving the wrong problem?
Little Leaf Big Barrier
So I'm running late to make it to the office for a cherished face-to-face meeting (I'm a little zoomed out, how about you?). Entering the garage, our third garage door is open. Hmmm, I know I came...
Collaboration Leads To Growth
Do you think a point of view is important? Clients are looking for advisors with a point of view, and we will need to challenge theirs when they are not being realistic about the challenges...
Being Anticipatory is Distinctive
This blog is the fourth part of a series that outlines the Four Building Blocks to Move to Advisory Services.We’ve already discussed the first two blocks: MINDSET SHIFT and CONFIDENCE. ANTICIPATORY...