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Growing
the Distance
Timeless
principles for personal, career and family success
TCG press, an imprint of the CLEMMER Group
Inc. 1999 (192 pages in paperback)
Author Jim Clemmer
ISBN 0-9684675-0-4
The first thing that strikes you about Growing
the Distance is its unique format and layout. Unlike many books written
strictly for business, this publication is alive with style, relevant
quotations, humorous quips and interesting fonts. Whereas beauty is only skin
deep, this book has helpful and attractive information from cover to cover.
Author Jim Clemmer is the founder and president of
The CLEMMER Group, a strategic consulting firm. Jim is a best selling author,
workshop/retreat leader, and keynote speaker on organization improvement,
leadership development, and personal effectiveness. Clemmer
presents the values and philosophy he models to others in this fine book.
One of the main messages that clearly jumps out at the reader is this powerful theme…leadership
and change is a living philosophy that must permeate every aspect of
life including family, career, personal responsibility and self-fulfillment.
Many business books on leadership put the various life roles of a leader in
separate boxes. Business is one box, family life is
another box, personal goals and self-actualization in yet another box. It is
often assumed that these various roles have little to do with each other and
for this reason family life and spirituality are typically ignored. Growing
the Distance is not afraid to challenge this misconception by boldly
discussing a leader’s various interconnected roles!
Growing the Distance is a book about
creating positive change within yourself rather than
being the victim of change. Its powerful premise is that we can begin
from where we are today, and choose where we want to be tomorrow. By making
these choices we can grow the distance. Clemmer
believes that each of us can develop the qualities of leadership that reside
inside us no matter what our position in life. This publication discusses what
leadership is, why change is essential, and the importance of vision, values
and purpose. Clemmer encourages personal
accountability for our choices and writes how we can learn and grow from
disappointments. He encourages us to find commitment and passion in our workplace,
as well as in spirit, and meaning within our lives. He proceeds to discuss
growth and personal development while reminding us that great leaders are able
to energize others to motivate themselves.
If you want to read a book and be
enthusiastic about your leadership potential, Growing the Distance
is a must. It will inspire you and help to mesh together the various roles and
activities of your life. This book is truly different and will find a happy
home on your bookshelf!
You can read an exclusive weLEAD interview with Jim Clemmer and
learn more about this book here!
weLEAD rating highly recommended
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