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Home » Authors » Jim L. Smith
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: Be Open to Opportunity

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
April 25, 2011
Have you ever attempted to hide from your mistakes or pretend they didn't happen? You probably answered “yes” because most of us, being human, have done this from time to time.
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Jim's Gems: Stop Worrying-Just Do It

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
April 19, 2011
The one thing that inhibits our journey to success is worry. Sometimes worry consumes us. We need to take another approach.
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Do the Right Thing Right Now

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
April 12, 2011
We need to let go of our concerns about what we could have done or should have done.
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Focus Priorities

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
April 4, 2011
The priorities that really matter are the ones in which we invest our interest, our attention, and, most importantly, our action.
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Face of Quality: Mentoring Improves Organizations

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
April 1, 2011
Mentoring is a leadership tool that helps develop an organization’s managerial talent.
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Never Quit

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
March 30, 2011
Failures are but stepping-stones on the road to success.
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Take Action

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
March 15, 2011
When we don't feel like doing what we know we must do, that's actually the best time to go ahead and do it anyway.
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Address the Root Cause

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
March 8, 2011
When there's a problem in your life, make sure to uncover the root cause to get to the actual core of that problem.
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Face of Quality: A Tribute to Dr. Joseph M. Juran

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
March 1, 2011
Arguably the greatest management and quality consultant of the 20th century, Dr. Juran is remembered as an evangelist for quality and quality management.
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Make A Difference

QM 0222 CLMN Face AUTHOR Jim Smith
Jim L. Smith
February 28, 2011
Once you decide to have a positive outlook you gain positive momentum.
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