Jimmie Flores has 36 articles and online since 07.02.2012.

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.

For many of us, it’s one meeting after another. We can’t seem to get away from them. In many cases, a meeting is even unnecessary, but they are now known as “standing,” which means we keep hav...

Are you ready to make 2012 a terrific year for your career? What are you doing to prepare? Instead of limping into the New Year, it’s best to take charge. You know that a status quo approach will fa...

How you handle your end of day can make a big difference in your overall performance. Unfortunately, many people start wrapping up their work activities about 30 minutes before quitting time. During t...

You’re not too excited about the holiday party this year, but it seems like an obligatory event. Last year you made up an excuse that few believed, and you skipped it. This is a new year, and you ar...

Ownership means that you are accountable for your work. You make sure to understand the requirements, and commit the necessary effort and resources to deliver on time, within budget, and to the custom...

As we apply for different employment positions, we are asked for letters of recommendation. Interviewers and selection committees are particular about the validity and reliability of those references....

Recently, I’ve begun to question the logic of my training. In the past I chose fast-paced, high intensity interval training-style workouts with a fair amount of success. I say fair because, althou...

What did you do now? What did you say that got you into hot water? Did you accidentally insult the boss? Did you blame a co-worker for work that went undone? Did you praise the competition too much du...

“Ahh, I don’t have time to work out today.” How many times have you heard this all-too-common excuse? The idea that fitness and weight loss requires hours of gym time every day is one of the bi...

With the unemployment rate going up, many of us want to keep our jobs. I understand that giving the “pink slip” is no fun, but receiving one is even worse. Even if you are doing good work, it’s ...

It never fails! There is always someone in the office who wants to talk only about what they have done. If it’s not about them, it’s usually about their kids, a vacation they recently took, or the...

Most of us get a little nervous when we know the company president will attend one of our meetings, especially if we are tasked with an agenda item. For the most part, we want to avoid saying anything...

You’ve worked hard to become a finalist for an excellent employment opportunity. Your skills and work experience are a good match. However, you are now one of three finalists who are asked to interv...

Most of us want to be more than just the status quo. We work hard to excel, to be something more. However, from time-to-time, we say or do things that make us appear mediocre. For example, we might co...

Aren’t you tired of meetings? Why do most people attending meetings look like they would rather be somewhere else? Why do Mondays have to begin with a meeting? Isn’t it best to schedule them on Tu...

Are you looking for an eating plan that’s easy to manage, allows you to eat in until your heart’s content, and has been proven to be an effective muscle burning and fat-loss plan? Intermittent fa...