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Jim L. Smith

Jim L. Smith

Jim L. Smith has more than 45 years of industry experience in operations, engineering, research and development and quality management. You can reach Jim at [email protected]

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ARTICLES

Jim's Gems: Persistence Power

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
September 23, 2014

Success is not always easy, but it comes to those who are persistent.


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Jim's Gems: Get Back In Control

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
September 15, 2014

Your feelings are a direct result of the thoughts you think.


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Jim's Gems: Resilience Leads to Success

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
September 3, 2014

Sometimes the edge we need for success is in our mind; as we think, so shall be!


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Jim's Gems: Visualization Techniques

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
August 27, 2014

You already possess the secret: it’s your subconscious mind.


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Jim's Gems: Visualize the End-Result

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
August 19, 2014

Visualization can help us become better managers of our time.


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Jim's Gems: Do You Have Your Priorites in Order?

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
August 12, 2014

Don’t major in minors. Focus on what’s really important.


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Jim's Gems: Learning, Understanding and Sharing Knowledge

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
July 28, 2014

As important as it is to learn, it is more important to use and share our knowledge.


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Jim's Gems: Coping with Complex Issues

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
July 21, 2014

How do you go about solving a complex problem?


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Jim's Gems: Avoid the Perfect Storm

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
July 15, 2014

The best course to take, however, is the one where you maneuver your ship around the storm.


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Jim's Gems: Creativity Leads to Innovation

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
July 7, 2014

Creativity, much like success, must be accomplished through perseverance and hard work.


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