In this talk, Jose Flores a Latin American from Puerto Rican descent discusses being a double minority who is “differently abled,” living his best life now by impacting millions of lives, and doing it all from a wheelchair.

He talks about overcoming adversity and breaking the stereotypes that society often places on people. He shows you how the mind is the most powerful asset and resource that we have and how to use it to your advantage. There’s no better time than now to rise above all the noise, maximize your abilities, and create the life you’ve always wanted.

• Audience Takeaways (Applies to personal and business development):
• Audience members will discover how diversity propels innovation in your organization, university, or small business.
• Audience members will learn how to keep a positive attitude and outlook no matter what they’re going through.
• Audience members will hear compelling stories of overcoming adversity, perseverance, and mental resilience from Jose and other Latinos that will inspire you to succeed even when the odds are stacked against you.
• Audience members will learn that as a minority, you can still play big and play to win.

(The Entrepreneurial Mindset)

Many companies are experiencing difficulties retaining quality employees. One of the main reasons is because employees and employers have been programmed for years that they are not indispensable.

In this topic Jose Flores will show you how to develop an Indispensable employee who will not only love working for your company but will also do whatever is necessary to expand and grow your business by going the extra mile.

AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS

• Audience members will learn the importance of abandoning the employee mindset, to helping build and grow a powerful money making business.
• Audience members will learn how to solve complex problems before they become disasters.
• Audience members will learn how to  think beyond the moment and look for better, more creative and efficient ways to do things..
   

Effective communication is huge regarding the bottom line of any organization. The more efficient an individual can communicate, the more effectively they can execute on goals, deliverables, and deadlines.

In this topic Jose Flores will show you how to speak clearly and concisely. You will learn how to communicate to be understood and to understand. When an individual and a team can communicate properly and develop a great working relationship, the results can become astonishing.

AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS

• Audience members will learn the importance of aggressive listening (listening to the conversation that is not being spoken).
• Audience members will learn how communicating effectively helps to build teams, increases employee loyalty, and makes sure there is a common understanding for clear execution.
• Audience members will learn how effective communication prevents barriers amongst peers, improves conflict resolution, and reduces stress.

TARGET AUDIENCE –  (EDUCATORS, FACULTY, STAFF & STUDENTS)

No one should ever have to experience or go through any type of bullying. Jose knows what that feels like first hand, as he was a victim of bullying. Jose Flores dealt with it when he was younger due to his situation of being in a wheelchair and it’s not a good feeling at all. Jose wants to share with you ways to deal with it, avoid it, overcome it, and report it properly and anonymously.

 AUDIENCE TAKEAWAYS

• Audience members will learn how to recognize, resist, and report bullying properly & effectively.
• Audience members will feel confident and liberated knowing how to handle all types of bullying scenarios.
• Audience members will discover the mindset and behavior shifts required for positive change to take place.