Welcome to Change Your Mindset (formerly known as Improv Is No Joke) where it is all about believing that strong communication skills are the best way in delivering your technical accounting knowledge and growing your business. The way of building stronger communication skills is by embracing the principles of applied improvisation. Your host is Peter Margaritis, CPA a.k.a. The Accidental Accountant, will interview financial professionals and business leaders to find their secret in building stronger relationships with their clients, customers, associates, and peers, all the while, growing their businesses.
Change Your Mindset
100 Episodes Available
Episode 35
S4E35. Adopting the Velocity Mindset with Ron Karr
Ron Karr has worked with leaders on six continents to help them eliminate risk, gain buy-in, and achieve more with what he calls “the velocity mindset.” Over the past 30 years, Ron’s presentations and advisory services have generated over a billion dollars in incremental revenue for his client...
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Episode 34
S4E34. Six Key Skills Every Accountant Needs to Learn
At a keynote address welcoming the Masters of Science & Accounting students at Oklahoma State University to the Fall 2021 semester, the dean of the school shared five skills every accounting student will need to master to succeed: agility, creativity, service mindset, communication, and leadersh...
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Episode 33
S4E33. Making Education Entertaining with Bob Dusin
Leaving the corporate world 15 years ago, Bob Dusin started his own business focused on training, coaching, and facilitating leadership workshops for organizations nationwide. In addition to his work in organizational leadership development and coaching, Bob has spoken at numerous expos, seminars, a...
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Episode 32
S4E32. We Are All Project Managers with Ann Campea
Whether you have the title of Project Manager or not, we all manage projects in our day-to-day lives. Until we recognize that, it’s hard to improve. Project management is not a one-size-fits-all profession. There’s so much diversity of thought and approach that you should learn from the best and...
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Episode 31
S4E31. My Writing Process for Off Script
Since starting work on my new book, I’ve received a number of questions about the writing process. I don’t have a degree in English, literature, or journalism – yet here I am, about to publish my 3rd business book… with book number four already cooking in my head. I’m going to share 13 thi...
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Episode 30
S4E30. Making Accounting Education Accessible & Fun with Toby York
Do you think accounting can be fun? Is there a way to make it less boring and more engaging? Do you believe that learning accounting is easy and something everyone should do?
Toby York wants to see if he can change your mindset around those questions. He’s not your typical accounting instructor. H...
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Episode 29
S4E29. How White Castle Built an Iconic, Memorable Brand with Jamie Richardson & John Kelley
Guess who turned 100 years old in 2021? White Castle, the famous hamburger restaurant.
One thing is true: those who love White Castle will always have a story to tell. Jamie Richardson, VP of Marketing and Public Relations, and John Kelley, Chief People Officer, are going to share some of those stor...
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Episode 28
S4E28. Creating a Team of Psychological Safety with Steve Morris
Steve Morris started his career designing multi-million dollar racing yachts and building and coaching high-performing teams to help his clients win the most demanding races. He ran and grew a small business, then transitioned his career, becoming a certified project management professional in charg...
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Episode 27
S4E27. How to Utilize Virtual Assistants to Better Focus on Your Business with Rachel Luther
Attention, entrepreneurs: are you working in your business… or on your business? What could you outsource so you can focus just on growth? Do you think you’re the only one that can do your job?
Rachel Luther was a virtual assistant before people knew what that was. After growing her business fro...
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Episode 26
S4E26. Take Your Communication to the Next Level with John Sanchez
Have you ever challenged yourself to get out of your comfort zone and try something new – like working on your communication skills? If you could pick one thing to work on today, what would that be? Could you maintain the momentum to reach mastery?
John Sanchez, the son of a 30-year army veteran, ...
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