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Home » Authors » Jim L. Smith

Articles by Jim L. Smith

Reach Beyond Your Comfort Zone

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
February 23, 2011
The higher we aim, the higher we will go.
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Don't Allow Assumptions to Hinder Success

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
February 14, 2011
Be careful not to use assumptions as excuses to avoid action.
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Let Positive Thinking Be Our Guide

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
February 7, 2011
There is so much we have to express, to experience and to contribute to the fabric of life.
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Face of Quality: Blast the Change Process

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
February 1, 2011
Become a change agent to keep change from adversely affecting your team.
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Change Your Thinking

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
January 31, 2011
The quickest way to improve your situation is to improve the way you think about it.
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High Expectations

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
January 18, 2011
Instead of bowing to your previous expectations, choose to raise your expectations even higher.
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Commitment and Persistence

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
January 10, 2011
We can accomplish anything if we are willing to keep taking the next step when it is time to do so.
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Jim's Gems: Questions

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
January 3, 2011
The questions to which we're regularly exposed have a powerful influence on the direction of our lives.
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Face of Quality: The Quality Profession Continues to Evolve

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
January 1, 2011
The profession is moving into new areas of responsibility and expertise.
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Jim's Gems: Enjoy Your Successes

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
December 14, 2010
Enjoy the good things you have done and the positive result that came from your accomplishment.
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