Jim L. Smith

Jim's Gems: Don’t Be a Fool

May 21, 2013

I recently read a piece about Minot Judson Savage that really hit me. Savage was an American Unitarian minister but he was also a prolific writer who published many influential works of his day.

Jim's Gems: Chart Your Path With Self-Reliance

Jim L. Smith

May 8, 2013

One of my favorite writers is Ralph Waldo Emerson. He was born in Boston in 1803 and graduated from Harvard in 1821. Although born more than two centuries ago his published works have certainly inspired and changed the lives of millions of people throughout the world.

Motivating Others with Effective Communication

Jim L. Smith

May 7, 2013

Leadership would be easy if it weren’t for those being led. Dealing with people is very complex even in the best of situations.

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Organizational Culture and Work

Understand the variables that affect employee self-determination.

Jim L. Smith

May 2, 2013

Recently a discussion centered on organizational empowerment, its relationship to employee self-determination, and the impact on opportunity. The following is a summary of a recent conversation with one of our readers.

Jim's Gems: Possibility Thinking Starts with You

Jim L. Smith

April 29, 2013

Last week’s blog focused on the difference between average and great and we thought it might be worthwhile to revisit that topic.

Jim’s Gems: The Difference Between Average and Great

Jim L. Smith

April 22, 2013

Do you ever think about the difference between mediocrity and greatness? It’s likely not near as much as you might think. It really takes very little to make a big difference in the outcome of your labors.

Jim Gem’s: Maintain focus on your goal

Jim L. Smith

April 15, 2013

When we’ve reached the goal that we have set for ourselves we need to refocus and set another. We must keep focusing on continual improvement and the actions to reach the peak.

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Ten Reasons to Invest in Yourself

Today's World Takes No Pity on People Who Do Not Add Value.

Jim L. Smith

April 8, 2013

Following are ten potential career benefits that can be realized when you upgrade your skills and knowledge by pursuing a professional certification.

Jim’s Gems: The Power of Patience

Jim L. Smith

April 8, 2013

Do you ever wish you were born with more patience? Are you embroiled in the daily pressure cooker of life made worse from the feeling being impatient? Impatience exacerbates work-life stress. It helps destroy our inner peace and calm with anger and frustration.

Trust: Slow to Gain, Fast to Loose

Jim Gem’s: Trust

Jim L. Smith

April 1, 2013

As children core values are instilled in us either by direct communication or observation. Included in, but not limited to, core values are things like respectfulness, honesty, and trustfulness.