Face of Quality Looking to the Future Jump on the whirlwind of change Jim L. Smith July 1, 2014 Last month I laid out “A Roadmap for the Future” which received a favorable reaction, therefore, I thought I might continue along this path on a subject that is important to every quality professional.Read More
Jim's Gems: Fear is a Change Inhibitor Jim L. Smith June 24, 2014 Fear persuades us to do less than we are capable of doing. Read More
Jim's Gems: Overcoming Adversity Jim L. Smith June 17, 2014 If you want to shorten the time it takes to get back on your feet, try positive visualization. Read More
Jim's Gems: The Power of Visualization Jim L. Smith June 10, 2014 The very act of imagination forces you to accept that certain things are indeed possible for you. Read More
Jim's Gems: One Step at a Time Jim L. Smith June 3, 2014 When mountain climbers feel like they can’t go any further, they concentrate on the next three feet. Read More
Jim's Gems: Dealing With Rejection - Part 2 Jim L. Smith May 27, 2014 The reality of life is that rejection will form a part of it.Read More
Jim's Gems: Expand Your Comfort Zone Jim L. Smith May 19, 2014 When you expand your comfort zone, you also raise your self-esteem.Read More
Jim's Gems: The Influence of an Open Mind Jim L. Smith May 5, 2014 If you don't like the answer, you can change it; because you, and only you, have the power to change.Read More
Face of Quality Quality Professionals Must Become Insightful Communicators Maybe the Real Problem Revolves around Language Jim L. Smith May 1, 2014 It’s not enough to know all there is about quality. It’s our job to educate management and never permit them to make an uninformed decision.Read More
Jim’s Gems: Reduce the Expectation Gap Jim L. Smith April 28, 2014 When I was a new manager, a mentor taught me something that I’ve used successfully over the years. Read More