Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
The responsibility and privilege of voting is something that I hold near and dear to my heart. While I was born stateside, I had the great opportunity to live overseas in a nation, that then, was under martial law. All of those little things like: running water, the right to go to the store, the right to walk around in public, the right to have your own opinion, the right to VOICE your own opinion were not given - in fact, there, they were often punished.
I witnessed the first democratic vote of this country as it emerged from the suppression of martial law and even had an uncle assassinated on his way to the polls. As bombings of polling places, sniper attacks and threats to life and family were made, people proudly exercised their right to vote.
How often to we take for granted or even disrespect those who have given so much for us to have the right to vote? How often do we discount our rights with some sort of bull about “I’m just one and I don’t count.” Give it up - it’s a poor excuse for laziness and disregard. In fact, go live in a third world country and tell them of the things that you are “owed” as an American. Tell them of the rights that you have that are God given? When you get back stateside, I would love to hear of your experience.
Bless everyone today who behaves like a responsible American citizen and goes to vote!
As for our household, today we support JERRY MORALES for City Council. Jerry is a father, an entrepreneur and a hard worker. Having worked alongside him on the Midland Hispanic Chamber Board, numerous non-profit events and several projects, I’m confident this is a man who doesn’t just “see” what needs to be done - he rolls up his sleeves and DOES WHATEVER IT TAKES. There will be committee(ing) to death nor will there be delegation without accountability. He is a true entrepreneur who is not just a big business baby, nor has he just made wealth in the oil business - he has grown his business in one of the hardest most demanding service industries of our time. If anyone of the ballot today knows, lives and breathes the life and the trials of service, it’s Jerry Morales. Good luck today, Jerry! And, now GO VOTE!
Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
I have just been made aware of a potentially career damaging (or at the very least heart stopping!) action that may happen with your LinkedIn profile - IT COULD DISAPPEAR!
Fellow Personal Brand Strategist - Jason Alba at Jibber Jobber has just put a posting out about the threat of losing your Linked In profile - and more importantly what to do about at least preserving your contacts and profile - and those all important recommendations.
Check out his blog posting here at Jibber Jobber.com
Cross posted at Career Hub
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TOPIC: Mealtime Etiquette
• Know which glass is yours
• Napkin never touches the table
• Never start eating until everyone’s served
• Utensils with tines up at 4′oclock position signals you’re finished
• Plates will not be removed until everyone’s finished
• No speaking with mouthful
Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
Who are you missing in your network?
Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
Piercings In The Workplace: The finale (episode 5)
9. Consult a legal counsel regarding more complicated issues
It is better to ask an expert if someone feels discriminated because of the dress code. There are laws that protect both the employer and the employee. Knowing is winning half the battle so being knowledgeable about the company and employee’s rights is one of the keys in sorting this one out. Also, this matter should be taken seriously as these situations were already seen in court in the past. Remember that not only lawsuits cost money, losing an employee and replacing them is a cost to the company, as well.
10. Value diversity and have respect for the individual
Imagine a workplace where everyone is the same. If everyone were cut from the same cloth (same educational background, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic standing, etc.), then where would new ideas come from? There are actually some advantages in having unique employees. There are things that we can learn from people who wear piercings. Maybe that sounds weird but it’s true. Have you tried asking for their opinion about your company’s recent marketing strategy or what they think about the new company logo? Also, if they are following the policies and are doing extremely well in their department, isn’t that a proof that their appearance is not getting in the way in making the company a success? Their appearance should not stop us from recognizing a job well done. Valuing diversity and having respect for the individual not only increases employee satisfaction but it also lessens employee turnaround.
If you will notice, most of the tips are about communication between the employer and its workers. It is really best that we maintain an open communication among our employees as it helps resolve conflicts, reduces confusion, minimizes attrition, and strengthens work relationships. This just shows that talk is not cheap at all!
Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
Excerpt from CBS Business Coaching Tips (6:15 a.m. on Thursdays!)
Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
My favorite person to work with is someone who is confident in what they do. They are focused, grounded and resourceful. Most of all CONFIDENT PEOPLE still value and express their appreciation of the value of those around them.
In contrast, cocky people are self assured yet often self centered. I have found that they preface many things they say with “I have a bit of an ego….” as if to begin our connection setting the tone that there will be loads of “me,me, me” in there. I steer clear of cocky people - those who USE people for their own agenda and don’t work with people or through them for mutual benefit.
What are your TELL TALE signs of a COCKY or CONFIDENT person?
Chief Buzz Agent™ and Compelling Connections Coach Maria Elena Duron helps high performing entrepreneurs and executives learn how to manage their personal brand on-line and off-line, leverage their expertise and connections and generate “the talk that yields profits”. To claim your FREE gift, Crafting Your On-Brand Intro Toolkit, visit her site www.buzz2bucks.com . Ask Maria Elena branding & networking questions at www.askmariaelena.com
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