Articles by Jim L. Smith

If you don't like the answer, you can change it; because you, and only you, have the power to change.

It’s not enough to know all there is about quality. It’s our job to educate management and never permit them to make an uninformed decision.

When I was a new manager, a mentor taught me something that I’ve used successfully over the years.

Nothing blocks change the way fear can, and when its power is greater than your power to overcome its influence, fear is devastating.

Do you have so much to do that it seems overwhelming? Maybe it’s time to stop thinking about how much there is to do and start getting it done.

You have what it takes to achieve genuine and lasting excellence.

If you are not making the progress you would like to make and are capable of making, you might consider the following points.  

To avoid burnout and replenish energy, set aside time for renewal. A few minutes each day spent in quiet thought can be very relaxing.