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About the Author Gloria Petersen is president and founder of Global Protocol, Inc., a premier resource for developing a dynamic business culture. Gloria energizes audiences with her down-to-earth style and inspires them to take control of their careers and to serve as role models for others. Her customized programs have a twenty-five-year proven track record for teaching individuals how to develop the social intelligence necessary to inspire, lead, and succeed. Credentialed as a certified protocol professional and a graduate of the Protocol School of Washington and the Professional Image Institute, her accomplishments include directing and hosting her own FOX network television show, Image of Success, serving as an etiquette judge on The Learning Channel, and authoring articles for numerous publications. She keeps current by conducting surveys, attending frequent symposiums, and monitoring the business climate for emerging issues.

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A fantastic read -- The Art of Professional Connections is constructive and to the point. Gloria has managed to capture the essence of personal conversation in prose. Her style is so natural and flowing that you feel she is speaking directly to you. In seven very easy steps you learn that you are your business! and how to successfully project yourself so that everyone else knows it too. --Maryanne Weiss, President, Gustare Ltd. and Greater Phoenix SCORE; Skills Commissioner, Arizona Department of Education Empowering! This is the word that best summarizes The Art of Professional Connections . In today's diverse workforce, strong interpersonal skills are essential in order to be successful. Gloria Petersen's book connects across generations and cultures to build awareness that leads to better interaction with others. This book provides the tools you need to have the confidence in any personal or professional setting. This is a life-changing book. I highly recommend it. --Elida Sarmiento, Past President of the San Francisco Hispanic Affairs Advisory Council The Art of Professional Connections is a breath of fresh air! The author's ability to educate us (Gen Xers) on the very important principles needed for successful interactions in a business environment is impressive, and the lessons learned from this book are priceless. It is full of wisdom, new ideas, and great concepts. --Jason Naill, Senior Loan Officer at Midwest Community Bank, Chicago Gloria Petersen first and foremost is an extraordinary global citizen who knows about connections from a lifetime of experiences and successes. The Art of Professional Connections gives the serious reader the information he or she needs to be a global connections expert. I enjoyed learning new techniques and confirming what I've learned, especially in the global business space. Gloria's book is an outstanding addition for international business professionals and for students who are looking to grow their connections, influence, and business globally. I highly recommend it. --Doug Bruhnke, CEO of Growth Nation, Scottsdale, Arizona The Art of Professional Connections will surely be useful to anyone who is looking to develop their personal presence in social interactions or during networking events. In a concise way, it provides practical advice on how to conduct oneself in a business setting and how to demonstrate personal ethics in such situations. Overall, the book discusses meaningful ways to be more pro-social toward others and helps to stimulate a sense of professionalism and self-confidence in social interactions. --Marie-Elene Roberge, MPS, PhD, Assistant Professor of Management, College of Business and Management, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago The Art of Professional Connections is one of the most comprehensive and concise collections of guidelines for personal conduct and presentation for youths, parents, and professionals on the market today. I consider it a most practical and useful instructional guide because it is applicable to so many of life's encounters, including family, school, and business interactions. The knowledge and insights that Gloria shares and the application of these guidelines will result in confidence building and raising a person's power, poise, and presence. --Horst Kniesel, Former First Vice President, JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, Chicago The Art of Professional Connections offers practical advice that will help the reader make a good impression. Even I, at sixty-five, got some good ideas from it! --Tom Horne, Arizona Attorney General

<p> The Art of Professional Connections offers practical advice that will help the reader make a good impression. Even I, at sixty-five, got some good ideas from it!<br>--Tom Horne, Arizona Attorney General

The Art of Professional Connections offers practical advice that will help the reader make a good impression. Even I, at sixty-five, got some good ideas from it!--Tom Horne, Arizona Attorney General

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