Join Sabrina Braham as she interviews Donna Lucas on how women can use their networking influence to be a stronger women leaders in their careers, business and even in politics.

Donna Lucas is one of the most influential and respected public affairs strategists in the United States and in California. She's had various roles in government, working as deputy chief of staff for Governor George Deukmejian and Arnold Schwarzenegger, and she was California press secretary of President George H.W. Bush and chief of staff for first lady Maria Shriver.

She is now chief executive for Lucas Public Affairs. She advises candidates, unions, corporations, and campaigns.

Donna Lucas interview topics covered:

• Keeping healthy
• How to keep growing and learning
• The value of meeting people in new arenas
• Good ice breakers
• The most effective ways to follow-up
• Knowing what to say when following up
• Being more keenly aware
• Staying in the know and staying connected for added value
• The biggest mistakes women leaders make networking
• The powerful strategy to use before you walk into the room
• The important questions to ask yourself to gain recognition and influence
• The value of article writing
• Know what is important to you
• The value of building community

If you work with teams of people in your career, social life or in the any political forum, do not miss this cutting edge interview with Sabrina Braham and Donna Lucas to learn how to better network, influence and be a more successful women leader.

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