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(How I Discovered) The Incredible Power Of The Two Most Important Words

Terry Starbucker

I spent hours at my cubicle just studying up for the CPA exam, and serving as a “go-fer” for the higher ups in the office (lets just say I knew my way around the copy and storage rooms). That’s how I discovered the incredible power of those two little words. “Thank You” To be appreciated is to feel valued.

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The 10 Biggest Business Mistakes: And How to Avoid Them

Leading Blog

Lawyer, CPA, and serial entrepreneur, Patrick Burke, says he has made most of these big mistakes and has (barely) lived to tell about it. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is said to have written, “Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.” Some of the lessons learned are timing issues. Mistake #6: Think Big.

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The real power in your network is in the ASK

CO2

The Power of the ASK. Now we need to put the power of your network into action. Ask a colleague or network connection if you can introduce them to somebody in your network that may be of assistance to them: a CPA, attorney, plumber, car mechanic, hair stylist, lawn service. It really doesn’t matter who or what.

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The Secret Life Of Terry Starbucker

Terry Starbucker

He started his career back in 1982 with the accounting firm of Ernst & Whinney in San Antonio, Texas (yes, the secret Terry was a CPA). That is the real power of Social Media. He started at Bresnan back in 1994, and in previous positions also got to travel to cool places like Chile and Poland. I’m living proof of that.

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Those Who Can Speak Close More Sales :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Categories : Sales 2 Comments 1 Marisa Phoenix, CPA November 24th, 2010 at 9:17 am This is a GREAT post. Attacking and Beating Sales Reluctance With the Right Mindset “I don’t like selling. But I’m the best salesperson we’ve. An observation about sales staff I had lunch one time at a popular eatery in.

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The 2 Leadership Traits That Will Set You Apart (and Sustain You For The Long Haul)

Terry Starbucker

After all, I had earned it, having just finished a 28 year run as a CPA, cable company VP of Operations, football stadium project manager, VP of Development for another cable company, and finally, a cable company SVP of Operations.

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How Companies Can Take a Stand Against Bribery

Harvard Business Review

Business needs to play a more powerful role in supporting responsible practices throughout every aspect of their operations. External standards can also be a powerful tool in support of those efforts, helping companies strengthen ethics and compliance practices by offering a clear framework for action.