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Tooting my wifes horn...
« on: August 26, 2016, 12:09:09 PM »
Yes, there's Guzzi content.  I've personally witnessed the amount of hours she puts in.  She's earned this.  I think it's fitting that I recognize her here too.

http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/women-of-distinction-magazine-selects-lasandra-mckeever-as-a-distinguished-professional-in-her-field-427306.php#
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2016, 12:17:08 PM »
Bonus points for sneaking in a picture of a Guzzi!
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2016, 12:18:58 PM »
Awesome. Congrats to her and to you too. Being recognized for hard work is very fulfilling, sometimes more so than a paycheck.

Cheers  :boozing:
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2016, 12:24:13 PM »
 
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2016, 12:28:10 PM »
    :thumb: Congrats to Lasandra on the recognition of her abilities!! And to you Luap for staying out of the way! :evil:

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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2016, 12:28:48 PM »
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2016, 12:33:37 PM »
Awesome......congra tulations Lasandra!
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2016, 12:36:52 PM »
Bonus points for sneaking in a picture of a Guzzi!

I've created a monster with her. She loves Moto Guzzis.  Especially her 2001 Cali Special.
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2016, 12:38:27 PM »
You mean she has a job on top of looking after things on the forum and MGNOC? Amazing!

Good to see her recognized...
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2016, 12:40:00 PM »
very cool! :afro:
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2016, 12:44:40 PM »
I've created a monster with her. She loves Moto Guzzis.  Especially her 2001 Cali Special.

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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2016, 12:55:26 PM »
Congratulations, it's good to see hard work recognised  :thumb:
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2016, 01:04:23 PM »
Wow!
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #13 on: August 26, 2016, 01:04:46 PM »
OK, now that you have put your wife under scrutiny  here, what's her formal education to accomplish this position @ Walmart?   I used to be in retail mgmt. with Sears Roebuck back in the `70s and am curious.  BTW, congrats to Lasandra for her accomplishments.  :thumb:

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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #14 on: August 26, 2016, 01:11:57 PM »
Ya done good, Luap. Congrats, LaSandra.   :thumb:

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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #15 on: August 26, 2016, 01:57:50 PM »
how very nice for her.
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #16 on: August 26, 2016, 02:01:44 PM »
Congratulations, hard work pays off. thanks for posting, I wouldn't have had a clue otherwise!
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #17 on: August 26, 2016, 02:14:29 PM »
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #18 on: August 26, 2016, 02:18:00 PM »
[Arizona Wayne], that's what LinkedIn stalking is for  :wink:

And by reviewing her career arc there, I learned that there are TWO Moto Guzzi groups on LinkedIn - never would have known that.

Please give her our compliments, [Luap].
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #19 on: August 26, 2016, 02:19:35 PM »
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #20 on: August 26, 2016, 03:34:32 PM »
what's her formal education to accomplish this position @ Walmart?   

She has an Associates degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. She got that long before she started Walmart.  She started out as a cashier and worked her way up.  Hard work, determination, not complaining, networking, doing it right the first time and taking advantage of the many continuing education programs that they offer in Walmart is the way she did it.  I remember not too long ago she'd work a full day, then go to night classes and come home to sleep 4 hours and get up and do it all over again (with a B grade, the company reimbursed all expenses).  That work ethic is dwindling today, yet when someone has it and they give their all and get rewarded for it, they are often punished by people thinking they performed other "tasks" to get there.

Anyhow, she has enough transcripts now to not work too awful hard to get her Masters in Business Administration.

I hope she continues the climb and becomes the first female CEO of Walmart.  But of course I'm a little biased.
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #21 on: August 26, 2016, 04:55:00 PM »
Congrats.  Quite an achievement. 
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #22 on: August 26, 2016, 05:14:32 PM »
 Well done, McKeever clan!  :thumb:

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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #23 on: August 26, 2016, 05:54:20 PM »
Congratulations!

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« Reply #24 on: August 26, 2016, 06:03:46 PM »
She has an Associates degree in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. She got that long before she started Walmart.  She started out as a cashier and worked her way up.  Hard work, determination, not complaining, networking, doing it right the first time and taking advantage of the many continuing education programs that they offer in Walmart is the way she did it.  I remember not too long ago she'd work a full day, then go to night classes and come home to sleep 4 hours and get up and do it all over again (with a B grade, the company reimbursed all expenses).  That work ethic is dwindling today, yet when someone has it and they give their all and get rewarded for it, they are often punished by people thinking they performed other "tasks" to get there.

Anyhow, she has enough transcripts now to not work too awful hard to get her Masters in Business Administration.

I hope she continues the climb and becomes the first female CEO of Walmart.  But of course I'm a little biased.


Good for her.  Hope she enjoys her job and get's a sense of accomplishment. That's what matters the most, IMHO.

 

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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #25 on: August 26, 2016, 06:15:08 PM »
Of course riding a motorcycle, doesn't hurt the non-public image with her co-workers.  Probably an OMG moment. :thumb:
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #26 on: August 26, 2016, 06:31:19 PM »
Excellent! Congrats on all the hard work and getting recognition for it.  :bow:
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #27 on: August 26, 2016, 06:39:28 PM »

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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #28 on: August 27, 2016, 12:58:48 AM »
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Re: Tooting my wifes horn...
« Reply #29 on: August 27, 2016, 05:51:05 AM »
Congratulations Lasandra. That is fantastic! It does take lots of hard work and dedication these days. :bow:

Then on top of that, keeping Luap in line and all............. :grin:

Hey Luap, you do have the "phrase" down don't you? Just in case you don't, it's "yes dear". :grin:


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