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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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161. Your Smile is Part of Your Resume: 3 Things Your Smile Communicates to Others
December 12, 2011
I recently caught an Asiana Airlines flight from LAX to Seoul, South Korea. It was my first time flying this airline, and the opportunity provided an excellent customer service lesson. I was impressed with how the Asiana flight attendants made the flight enjoyable by using their smile. I commented t...
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162. The 8 Beers Americans are No Longer Drinking: Producers Must Adapt
December 07, 2011
Research by 24/7 Wall St., and published in an MSNBC.com article, examined the sales of 23 of the largest selling beer products in the United States. The research found that eight had suffered a decline of 30% or more in sales between 2005 and 2010. ...
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163. 3 Strategies to Recover After Stumbling During a Speech
December 02, 2011
As a university student, I was assigned to give a presentation to the class. I was nervous. Perhaps, it was the setting of the class, where it seemed the students were too close to me. I practiced several hours for this presentation, and had my note cards ready. I don’t remember the exact topic...
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164. 3 Things You Must Do the First Two Hours of Work
November 29, 2011
How long does it take you to get going at work? For many, it can take two or three hours to start working on the activities that really matter. We creatively procrastinate what should be done immediately. The reason we delay the important tasks is because they are harder to do, and generally not as ...
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165. The Magic Ratio for Fitness - Practice the 80/20 Rule
November 24, 2011
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably rationalized over-eating by telling yourself, “It’s ok, I worked out today.” Thinking like this is the same as saying, “Well, I went to class today, I don’t think I’ll do the homework.” What most people don’t understand is that it’s about 4,000 times mor...
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166. Choosing the Right Protein Can Make the Difference
November 21, 2011
With all the different options out there, many people are confused about which is the best type of protein. The answer may not be the one you’re looking for—it depends. Several factors influence the effectiveness of different types of protein. In this article, I’ll describe a couple differen...
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167. 3 Signs It's Time to Launch Your Business
November 16, 2011
Over the past couple of decades, I have started several businesses; some have worked, and some have not. Even those ventures falling short of expectations provided an excellent learning experience. In other words, I didn’t see much revenue, but I learned what not to do in the future. Business o...
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168. 3 Things to Avoid When Delivering a Speech
November 11, 2011
Getting in front of people to give a talk is not easy for many. Some even say they fear public speaking more than they fear death. However, speaking in public is easier than one might think, especially if you focus on the subject matter where you are strong. Equally as important is having a clear me...
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169. Signs You are Going Nowhere in Your Current Career - What We Can Learn from Theory X and Theory Y
November 08, 2011
We awake on Monday morning, and get ready for a new workweek. It’s the first day of the long week, and Friday seems more than a continent away. We are a little scared about getting to the office today; after all, we procrastinated on important work the week before, and we are certain our boss will a...
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170. What Happens to Your Online Life When You Die?
November 03, 2011
Talking about dying is no fun. However, when that days happen, I wondered who will have access or own my online accounts, including Gmail, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and so on. Do they die with me? Every online service will have a specific policy to how your account will be handled w...
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