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Home » Authors » Jim L. Smith

Articles by Jim L. Smith

Jim's Gems: Stop and Think

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
June 27, 2011
When we are tempted to feel resentful or sorry for our self, we must stop and understand that such feelings will only intensify our difficulties.
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Always Move Forward

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
June 21, 2011
What is the one thing you can do today to ensure success? It all comes down to setting the highest of expectations. However, you need to be patient with yourself as well.
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Jim's Gems: Focused Responsibility

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
June 13, 2011
Your life is best lived when you take full responsibility for it.
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Face of Quality: Manage the Human Side of Quality Improvement

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
June 7, 2011
Foster a culture of change.
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Be the Author of Your Own Success Story

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
June 6, 2011
Persistent, focused action is what breathes life into possibilities.
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Make a Difference Today

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
June 1, 2011
Never doubt for a minute that there is a way for you to make a positive difference today
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Jim's Gems: Focus on Tomorrow's Opportunities

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
May 23, 2011
Although we cannot go back and change the past, there is something we can do.
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The Path to Success is Responsibility

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
May 16, 2011
Responsibility can be the catalyst that fully engages the best of who we truly are.
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Jim's Gems: Opportunities Abound

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
May 9, 2011
There are more valuable opportunities available today than there have ever been before. And they grow more numerous with each passing moment.
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Jim's Gems: Rise to the Challenge

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
May 2, 2011
If everything was free and required no effort, nothing would have any value. If there were no challenges in life, there would be no place in which to create achievement and a feeling of accomplishment.
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