Deborah E. McGee, CPA

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Deborah E. McGee, CPA

President & CEO, PZI Group - Forbes Author

09/03/2026

It's easy to feel like a strong leader when the plan is working, the team is aligned, and the results are coming in. The real test often comes when none of those things are true. Some of the most important lessons I've learned came during seasons when I didn't have a clear answer and had to listen more carefully, make difficult decisions, and sometimes admit that we needed to pivot and change the original plan.

Leadership isn't about eliminating uncertainty for everyone around you. There will be times when you can't provide every answer or predict exactly what comes next. What you can provide is consistency, open communication, and a sense of trust that gives people confidence to keep moving forward with you. Your team doesn't need you to know everything; they need to know they can trust you when you don't.

09/01/2026

Global expansion often starts with an opportunity. A new customer. A promising market. A business leader ready to move quickly.

And then someone turns to HR and asks, “Can you make this happen?”

I’m looking forward to joining HR professionals from across Tennessee at the HR Tennessee Conference & Exposition, September 13–16 in Nashville, where I’ll be presenting “De-Risking Global Hiring: How HR Leads EOR, Compliance, and Cost Control Without Losing the Human Element.”

We’ll explore the role HR can play in helping organizations move from global opportunity to global strategy, including the risks that can easily be overlooked when entering a new market—from immigration, payroll, tax, and compliance to cost, culture, and the employee experience. We’ll also look at how Employer of Record (EOR) solutions can support global growth while keeping people at the center of the strategy.

HR doesn’t have to be the department that slows global growth down. With the right knowledge and the right partners, HR can help the business understand the risks, ask better questions, and find a path forward that protects both the organization and its people.

I’m looking forward to being in Nashville and connecting with Tennessee’s HR community!

08/31/2026

The older I get, the more I realize success means very little if you can't enjoy the life you worked so hard to build. Leadership should create impact, but it shouldn't come at the expense of the people and moments that matter most.

Somewhere along the way, many leaders begin to believe they have to choose between achievement and being present. The truth is, the two don't have to compete. Some of the most meaningful success comes from building a career you're proud of while still making time for the people who make that success worthwhile.

08/27/2026

People don't fear change nearly as much as they fear uncertainty. That's why communication matters so much during times of transition. When people understand what's happening, why it's happening, and what comes next, they're better equipped to move forward with confidence- even if every answer isn't available yet.

Leadership during uncertainty isn't about having all the answers. It's about creating trust through honest communication and helping people feel confident enough to navigate the unknown together.

08/25/2026

Some leadership lessons can't be learned in a boardroom. They come through seasons of uncertainty and experiences that challenge what you thought you knew. Those are the times that shape your character far more than your comfort ever could.

One of the most meaningful lessons in my own leadership journey came when I stopped trying to control every outcome and started focusing instead on my purpose. Faith has a way of changing your perspective, and that perspective changes how you lead. It allows you to move forward with confidence, even when you don't have every answer.

08/19/2026

People rarely forget the leaders who helped them believe in themselves. Sometimes it happens through a single conversation. Sometimes it's the opportunity someone didn't think they were ready for. Those moments often stay with people long after the moment has passed because they have the power to change the direction of a career.

The best leaders understand that mentorship isn't about creating followers. It's about helping others discover what they're capable of and giving them the confidence to keep growing. That investment doesn't end with one person; it influences every team they lead and every life they impact along the way.

08/17/2026

Leadership resilience isn't built during comfortable seasons. It's built in the moments that test your judgment, your confidence, and your ability to keep moving forward when the path isn't clear. Those experiences shape how leaders respond when others are looking to them for direction.

Difficult seasons have a way of revealing leadership character. The leaders who create stability aren't the ones who avoid challenges, they're the ones who remain steady through them. Their resilience gives others the confidence to keep moving forward, even when the future feels uncertain.

08/14/2026

Employees want more than management. They want leadership. They want leaders who communicate with clarity and create an environment where people feel valued. Trust isn't built through policies or processes alone. It's built through consistent leadership that invests in people and helps them succeed.

The strongest organizations understand that investing in people isn't separate from business success, it's how business success is achieved. People-first leadership isn't a trend or a management style. It's a long-term strategy that strengthens culture, builds trust, and creates an environment where people can do their best work.

08/11/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about leadership is that confidence means never feeling uncertain. In reality, leadership often means continuing forward while navigating uncertainty responsibly. The decisions may not always be easy, but waiting until every doubt disappears isn't what moves an organization forward.

Courage isn't the absence of fear. It's the willingness to keep moving despite it. Some of the strongest leaders aren't the ones who have every answer. They're the ones who remain open to growth.

08/06/2026

A leadership lesson I learned the hard way: You cannot pour confidence into your team while constantly doubting yourself behind the scenes. Leadership requires self-awareness. Not perfection. Not pretending. Not having every answer.

The leaders who create the strongest cultures understand that leadership is a journey of growth. They aren't afraid to learn, adapt, and let others see that growth along the way. People connect with authenticity, not perfection.

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