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Industry experts and editors of Quality, NDT and Vision & Sensors share their views on the latest in the market and in manufacturing—from management and leadership to process and technology—and we want feedback from engineers, designer, operators, managers and others with something valuable to say about the business of quality!

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Jim's Gems: Thriving During Change

December 16, 2013
Change requires learning throughout life but change also means letting go of the past to move forward.
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Jim's Gems: Use Values to Motivate Others

December 3, 2013
We’ve written about motivation in several blogs and in two Quality Magazine’s web exclusives. Today, I want to discuss motivating others through values. As we discussed in our November 19, 2013 blog, knowing what your personal values are is important; however, knowing what other peoples' values are can be important also.
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Jim’s Gems: Greatest Teachers

November 25, 2013
As we journey along the path of life, barriers, challenges and stumbling blocks are inevitable. These stumbling blocks come in all shapes and sizes.
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Jim's Gems: Guard Against Negativity

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November 4, 2013

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Jim's Gems: The Law of Attraction

October 21, 2013
This seems like a weird title for this blog but read on for a connection to our main themes of self-awareness, motivation, and success. Have you ever thought about what makes a company great?
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Jim's Gems: Who Is Your Wizard?

October 15, 2013
The movie classic “The Wizard of Oz" celebrates the 75th anniversary of its release and is now available on DVD.
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Jim's Gems:Follow Your Dreams

September 30, 2013
Have you ever really looked around and noticed all the incredible ideas that surround you? I did this the other day and found myself absolutely awestruck by the realization that everything in sight was once just a picture in somebody's imagination.
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Jim's Gems:Models and Mentors

September 24, 2013
Who do you listen to for personal or professional advice? Who do you allow to guide your growth and development? These people we rely on serve as mentors and models of performance.
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Jim's Gems: Energy Relates to Purpose

September 9, 2013
Have you ever thought about how, or if, a person’s energy level relates to purpose? Maybe not, but I bet you have occasionally been curious why some people seem to have more energy.
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Your Response Is What Matters Most

August 6, 2013
Is there anything good about tough times? Like most people, I have felt shock and dismay at recent events. The news is flooded with stories about abuse, violence, murder, unemployment, financial ruin and a myriad of other adverse subjects.
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