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Author: Dr. Jimmie Flores
Company: Jim's Body of Knowledge
Region: San Antonio, Texas
Website: www.jmbokacademy.com/
Author Comment / Biography:
Dr. Jimmie Flores PhD, DM, PMP®, PMI-RMP®, PMI-SP®, CAPM®, SSBB, ITIL, SPHR®, GPHR®, Security+ Dr. Flores has held management and leadership positions in major companies including Shell Oil Company, The Prudential, and USAA. At USAA, he managed the $11.5 million budget for the IT department. He has extensive experience developing and teaching courses for organizations in the disciplines of Project Management, Human Resources, and Information Technology. Dr. Flores founded a global IT enterprise, and worked both in India and The Philippines. Dr. Flores has written several books including How to Become a Proficient Online Learner. He has earned two doctorates and seven master's degrees.
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1. The Flight Attendant Was Pretty - No Need to Brag
November 14, 2013
My flight from NY LaGuardia to Denver was even better after receiving a complimentary upgrade to First Class. The 5:45 p.m. flight was on time, we would receive a hearty dinner, and I was looking forward to ordering a Chardonnay or two on this flight. These are perks of flying in the front cabin. ...
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2. Three Ways You Can be Happy at Work
November 05, 2013
Having a competitive fire is necessary for those wishing to excel. If we want to climb the corporate ladder, generate more sales, or separate ourselves from the pack, we need to be uncomfortable with our current situation. In other words, we can’t be happy sitting on the sidelines waiting for things...
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3. The Problem with Envy
November 05, 2013
Having a competitive fire is necessary for those wishing to excel. If we want to climb the corporate ladder, generate more sales, or separate ourselves from the pack, we need to be uncomfortable with our current situation. In other words, we can’t be happy sitting on the sidelines waiting for things...
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4. Tips to Becoming an Excellent Conversationalist
October 28, 2013
While attending a church event, I noticed two men carrying a conversation. After a minute or so, I was intrigued with how well the young man (Ryan), roughly 28-years-old, managed the discussion with an elderly man (Don) who appeared to be in his 70’s.
Many of us have heard the important r...
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5. He Stole My Laptop - Now He's in Jail
October 28, 2013
About a year ago, I was making my way through TSA security at San Antonio International Airport heading to Houston on a 5:30 a.m. flight. Going through security changed significantly after 9/11, and we are now required to remove our laptop from our bag and place it in a separate bin.
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6. 3 Strategies to Motivating Project Team Members
October 25, 2013
At the beginning of the project, project team members are usually excited about the work. The team is getting to know each other, and they are becoming more comfortable with their respective roles. For the most part, the project is being defined, which means that the hardcore work has yet to begin. ...
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7. He Said: "My Wife Can't Remember Where She Lost Her Purse."
October 23, 2013
While in the sauna at my fitness club, I overheard a conversation between an older gentleman and his friend. Sam is close to 90-years-old, and he still makes it to the health club just about every day. From what I know, he doesn’t use any of the machines. He likes the steam room, sauna, and hot tub....
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8. 3 Strategies to Working with a Difficult Customer
October 18, 2013
The customer is always, right? If you ask Herb Kelleher, ex-CEO of Southwest Airlines, he will vehemently disagree with you. Kelleher was criticized in the 1980s when he put his employees first. In an interview, he described a situation where a customer slapped an agent who was working a flight. He ...
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9. He Had Big Dreams But Settled for the Bare Minimum
October 16, 2013
After teaching a project management seminar, a student asked if he could speak with me in private. He wanted guidance regarding how he could apply this new knowledge to jumpstart his career. During the multi-day class, he was participative, showing excellent enthusiasm.
Here is the convers...
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10. How to Lose Friends and Frustrate People
October 16, 2013
I’m sure many of you know of Dale Carnegie’s popular book called How to Win Friends and Influence People. The advice provided by Carnegie has withstood the test of time, and those who apply the tips and guidance are reaping the rewards.
However, I decided to take a different twist to the ...
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