by Sandi Leyva | Apr 7, 2010 | Grow Your Accounting Practice
An elevator speech is that short and sweet 30-second answer to the question “What do you do?” In networking circles, it’s critical that your elevator speech is clear and interesting. If it’s not, people will be confused, and no one who is confused will know how to...
by Sandi Leyva | Mar 31, 2010 | Grow Your Accounting Practice
Which business leader do you think gets more out of their employees, men or women? If you guessed women, you’re right. Women possess natural relationship skills that help them build loyalty, foster productivity, and spark motivation. According to a study by The...
by Sandi Leyva | Mar 17, 2010 | Grow Your Accounting Practice
When I realized how all of us in my coach’s million-dollar mastermind had default ring tones on our iPhones, I thought how boring we all must be. I wondered if wealthy people, or at least the people in this group, lacked creativity and individualism? But that wasn’t...
by Sandi Leyva | Mar 3, 2010 | Grow Your Accounting Practice
You might already have an answer in mind. My students have given me many answers to that question over the years. Some people feel there is a hidden formula that only high achievers understand. Most people feel like you need to be driven to work hundred-hour weeks....
by Sandi Leyva | Feb 24, 2010 | Grow Your Accounting Practice
Recently, a CPA, a banker, and a mergers and acquisitions specialist worked together to hold a seminar for individuals who want to turn a business idea into a startup. They had a great turnout and the M&A expert continued to meet with 4-6 highly qualified leads....
by Sandi Leyva | Feb 17, 2010 | Grow Your Accounting Practice
Peter’s boss had quite a reputation of being hard to please. Peter’s co-worker, Molly, had just been yelled at and was developing a fear of him. She was assigned to develop a presentation for him and was scared. Peter learned about motor imagery a few days before...
