DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 26, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MacAulay-Brown, Inc. (MacB), a leading National Security company providing innovative engineering and technical solutions to Defense, Intelligence, Homeland Security and Federal agencies, announced today that MacB President and CEO, Sid Fuchs provided the keynote address at the 2013 Encounter Engineering Business Conference. The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) related event took place on Wednesday, August 21 at Louisiana State University (LSU).
In his talk, Fuchs clearly articulated the value proposition and steps it takes to build and maintain a strategic network based on goals, objectives, trust and a "pay it forward" attitude. He stressed the importance of connecting with people that have similar aspirations and the value it creates for all involved. He ended his discussion with a list of the "Top 20 Things I've Learned" to highlight key learning takeaways he has gained from his more than 30 years experience in a wide array of business models, positions and responsibilities, successes and failures.
MacB was a proud sponsor of the 2013 Encounter Engineering Business Conference. As a member of the science, engineering and technology communities, the company, as well as Fuchs, is committed to mentoring and supporting the next generation of business leaders.
"The topic of strategic networking and the ability to do it well is critically important to students as they start and nurture their careers," said Fuchs. "I was honored to provide the insights I have gained from successfully building my network and look forward to continuing to support critical STEM programs across the country."
Fuchs based his talk on his recently published book, Get off the Bench: Unleashing the Power of Strategic Networking Through Relationships.
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