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1. Los-isms for Business

2. Los-ismsfor Business Build a survival kit for success Carry Resumes in your automobile (always) 5 paper 2 digital Invest in a nice folder/binder and pen Some things are judged by their cover

3. Los-isms for Business Do not ask for donations Ask people to invest in your cause or event People will invest before they donate

4. Los-isms for Business Turn wrist watch facing inside Corporate sign of respect Management will be amazed that you know their little secret and may promote you faster 

5. Los-isms for Business Can’t pronounce a colleague or interviewers name Call his/her voice mail after working hours Most people include their name in their mailbox greeting Insert name in Google images This can help determine gender/nationality

6. Los-isms for Business Shake hands on top Displays leadership skills and dominance Try to be the first to release the shake to establish control of the ensuing conversation/meeting

7. Los-isms for Business Keep your glass half full If conversation is not good You have an exit strategy If conversation is good Ask if the person wants a refresher – shows good will

8. Los-isms for Business • Business Voice Mails • Provide your contact information during • the start of the message • It is polite and Responsible • They may not have written contact info • The listener will not need to listen to the entire message again to retrieve your contact information

9. Los-isms for Business • Temperature for success? • Maintain room -4 degrees below room temperature • Your audience will feel more vibrant and awake • AC - 4 Degrees • Heat– 4 Degrees

10. Los-isms for Business Email yourself Copies of your resume and cover letter 24 hour access to your best marketing tool A crash can hurt If your computer crashes you will have a copy on the web

11. Los-isms for Business • Participate or Not? • Ask “What Question do you have?” • Implies people are expected to participate • Minimize gaps in participation • Do not ask “Any Questions” • People usually see this as a quiz or class work

12. Los-isms for Business • Resume Leap online • Update your resume often on employment websites • Recruiter order resumes by “modified” or “updated” dates • Keep your resume “Crisp” • Update information frequently • Or • Add a period or a space to update your resume • to keep it crisp and at top of recruiters resume stacks

13. Los-isms for Business • Serve a Praise Sandwich • Always begin meetings with positive feedback • It is polite and Responsible • Opportunity Dressings • Then Address development opportunities (bad stuff) quickly • Close the meeting with another praise • The recipient will feel like you just gave him/her • a praise and not a chastising

14. Los-isms for Business • Performance Evaluation or Peer Review • Scribble a lesser grade or rating to the side • And cross it out -This will lessen the reaction • when they see the higher (official rating) you have given • Cross lightly • Be sure they can make out the lesser grade after you cross it out

15. Los-isms for Business • Illegal Interview Questions • Race • Color • Sex • Religion • National origin • Birthplace • Age • Disability • Marital/family status • If you are asked one about one of these. Answer the “INTENT” of the question • For example, if you are asked whether you are a United States citizen (not legal to ask), reply that you are authorized to work in the U.S., which is a question the employer can ask you and which is appropriate to answer.

16. Los-isms for Business • Dress for the job on Fridays • Always dress one step above the status quo • on Casual Fridays • You want others to know you are always prepared to lead • and look the part

17. Los-isms for Business • Fly in Style - First Class • Join your favorite frequent flier program • Ask to join there elite member’s challenge • before your next flight • American Airlines • Call “American Airlines” 800-433-7300 • Ask to join the Gold Challenge • Then take scheduled flights as usual • You will only need 20-25% of required miles to achieve Elite Status • Once acquired • Fly in first class whenever empty seats are avail –FREE • Upgrade any purchased ticket to first class for $35 online fee • NO 1st or 2nd baggage fees • No waiting to board plane regardless of ticket seat purchased • Separate faster security line in most airports

18. Los-isms for Business • Act like a chipmunk • Gather as much information as you can handle • Information is key to any business and/or personal success • Run as fast as you can • Volunteer to work on non traditional holidays to stay ahead of others and learn new information

19. About the Author • Los Ellisresides in sunny Austin TX where he is a mentor, uncle and adopted parent to his nephew Kendrick Ellis since 2002. Los Ellis is also graduate of the University of Oklahoma with multiple certifications from accredited universities. • His ability to deliver powerful motivational and economical performances has propelled him to the top of many local and regional university’s speakers lists in Texas and Oklahoma. Los delivers an inspiration message coupled with current and coveted knowledge of the business world, that rivals the best resources published and recorded. He is a valuable resource for anyone interested in surviving and winning in the business world today. “With Los on your side you can’t go wrong” – Mano Paul - President -SecuRisk Solutions Inc. “Los is a talented professional with the end goal of making our efforts more efficient and effective” Paul Sengupta Strategy & Planning -Sr. Manager – Hewlett Packard “I was truly impressed with Los’ High Energy, talent, leadership, networking capacity and fine observation.” Los is a great asset for any company.”Wei Luo -Founder and CEO - China-US Entrepreneurship Academy, LLC

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