Articles by Jim L. Smith

Jims Gems: Commit to Personal Growth

March 12, 2012
Sometimes, when you are committed to personal growth and positive change, family members or close friends will do everything they can to try and get you to change back to the way you were---even when the way you were was below your expectations or desires.
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Jim's Gems: Close Your Reality Gap

March 5, 2012
Without a vivid picture of your future reality, there is no clear understanding of your reality gap.
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Face of Quality: Keep Management Engaged

March 2, 2012
Six key initiatives guaranteed to get the attention of management.
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Jim's Gems: The Resiliency Factor

February 27, 2012
The ability to take a hit and bounce back is your resiliency factor. It has much to do with your overall feelings of self worth.
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Jim's Gems: The Importance of Trust

February 20, 2012
If you are trustworthy, it says a lot about your character. It means you have integrity – your values and your behavior are aligned, and you stand up for what you believe in.
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Jim's Gems: You Can Change Reality

February 13, 2012
To change your reality, get yourself some good, meaningful, compelling reasons or expectations, and use them to drive events forward.
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Jim's Gems: The Power of Accomplishment

February 6, 2012
Think of all the great ideas you've had but have never followed through with. If you listed them on paper, you’d be surprised at the quality and ambition of them.
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Face of Quality: The Vital Few, Part II

January 30, 2012
Improve performance and improve quality.
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Jim's Gems: Think Ahead

January 30, 2012
Life, in each moment, is influenced by your presence and participation.
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Jim's Gems: Believe in the Possible

January 24, 2012
In every disappointment, there are fertile seeds of accomplishment being sown.
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