Articles by Jim L. Smith

Jim's Gems: Accept Responsibility

July 2, 2012
If you are willing to accept full responsibility, there is absolutely no limit to how far you can go.
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Jim's Gems: The Road to Positive Change is Paved with Persistence

June 26, 2012
It’s not our motivation that will produce results-it’s our actions.
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June 25, 2012
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The Legacy of Eugene Grant

June 20, 2012
Eugene L. Grant was one of American Society for Quality’s select honorary members-a true giant of quality.
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Jim's Gems: Sharp Focus

June 18, 2012
Most of us live in a culture that presents us with a bewildering array of options. But the confusion of too many options will largely disappear once we learn how to focus.
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Jim's Gems: Develop a Survivor Mentality

June 12, 2012
In contrast to the participants in the glut of reality shows, which only seem to bring out the worst in human behavior, the real survivors in life have developed personalities that allow them more options.
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Jim's Gems: The Power Within

June 4, 2012
What does the sugar pill have in common with our personal or professional potential? A lot, from my perspective.
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Face of Quality: Transforming Customers Pays Dividends

June 4, 2012
A positive customer experience turns customers into advocates.
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Jim's Gems: Self Talk Affects Your Image

May 29, 2012
There is no better way to ensure an ample supply of pain in your life than the destructive habit of self talk. This internal commentary can profoundly affect your self-esteem.
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Jim's Gems: Change Your Comfort Zone

May 21, 2012
What have you gotten used to over time that you never really meant to happen?
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The purpose of this field guide is to assist organizations, step by step, in implementing a quality management system (QMS) in conformance with ISO 9001:2008, whether from scratch or by transitioning from ISO 9001:2000. It examines each sub-clause of Sections 4–8 of ISO 9001:2008, which contain the requirements, and gives a list of the documentation/documents required, internal audit questions, a summary of management’s responsibilities, and a flowchart of the steps that need to be undertaken to satisfy the requirements.

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