by Jim Clemmer

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5 Reasons Why Growing the Distance is a "Must Read" for Everyone in Your Organization:

Growing the Distance is a valuable resource for everyone in your organization - from the senior management team to the frontline employees, the timeless principles and ideas in the book will truly inspire powerful personal and organizational growth. Here's why:

1. Growing the Distance helps your organization perform to its full potential by creating "leaders in action."

   Every organization is ultimately only as good as its people. Today, more than ever, companies look to everyone, at all levels, to think and act like leaders. The key, as Jim Clemmer demonstrates in this insightful new book, is to first create inner self-leadership, which ultimately will determine how people perform in their roles and help move the organization forward.

2. Growing the Distance provides a framework for your people to meet the challenges of rapid change.

   With the rapid pace of change - in the workplace, our families and society as a whole - the organizations that succeed will be those where employees at all levels are equipped to adapt to and excel in constant change. In Growing the Distance, Jim presents the key principles that will empower your teams to respond positively to continuous and unpredictable change, rather than becoming casualties of the change process.

3. Growing the Distance creates lasting, meaningful change in your people and your organization.

   In Jim's research with hundreds of companies, he has identified that one of the key factors in the success or failure of any new improvement effort is the personal commitment and "buy-in" of everyone, at all levels. In this book, Jim shows us that in order to achieve this, you must focus on the very essence of people - their "core." Using the Growing the Distance Leadership Wheel, Jim helps people clarify and grow their personal visions, values, and purpose, providing the basis for ongoing growth and change.
   

4. Growing the Distance is ideal for enhancing the performance of teams, projects, or groups.

   The timeless principles in Growing the Distance allow people to reflect on who they really are and rediscover meaning, passion, and commitment in all areas of their lives, including their careers. By providing a common language and set of values, Growing the Distance improves the cohesiveness and performance among team members.

5. Growing the Distance provides a strong foundation for your other developmental activities.

   Whether it be management development programs or technical, change, process or skill training for frontline people, Growing the Distance complements and supports your developmental activities. By guiding and inspiring people to take responsibility for their own growth and performance, this book enables you to achieve greater results from your training and improvement efforts.

About the Author

Jim Clemmer has been described as one of North America's leading transformation and improvement thinkers. He is the author of a number of international bestsellers, including Firing on All Cylinders and Pathways to Performance. In his presentations, workshops, seminars, and retreats, he has shared his insights with hundreds of leading corporations and organizations, as well as tens of thousands of individuals.

This latest book reflects an important evolution in Jim's books. It broadens the improvement focus beyond the executive and management ranks to include the frontline. In his experience and research, Jim has developed insights into how to harness the leader in every employee, regardless of title or position. He has found that if organizations are to be truly successful, people throughout the organization must be constantly growing and improving their performance - not just at work, but in all facets of their lives.

… and 3 Reasons Why it Will be Read!

1. Very simply, it makes sense!

   The leadership model that forms the basis of Growing the Distance takes a holistic approach. It equips people with the tools to achieve growth and balance in all areas of their lives - not just work alone, but also in their personal lives.

   This new brand of leadership centers on gaining focus and context for the "core of my being" - an individual's personal vision, values, and purpose. Six timeless principles surround and support this focal core:

   • Responsibility for Choices: If It's to Be, It's Up to Me
   • Authenticity: Getting Real
   • Passion and Commitment: Beyond "Near-Life" Experiences
   • Spirit and Meaning: With All My Heart and Soul
   • Growing and Developing: From Phase of Life to Way of Life
   • Mobilizing and Energizing: Putting Emotions in Motion
     

2. Growing the Distance is easy to read and entertaining - yet powerful.

   Jim drives home the timeless principles with strong insights and powerful commentary in an easy-to-understand and entertaining style. Jim's use of effective tales, stories, and anecdotes goes straight to the heart of the subject. The book's unique format and design enables busy people to easily browse the entire contents or focus in on specific sections, and return later for quick, simple reference.

3. Growing the Distance is designed to appeal to everyone in your organization.

   Many people don't read leadership or development books because they are turned off by an academic, detailed, or preachy approach. Growing the Distance is written for everyone, regardless of level or title. The digest style format summarizes timeless principles of growth and improvement, and reinforces these for the reader with stories and collected wisdoms.

"Simultaneously practical and inspirational, Jim Clemmer takes a refreshing approach to leadership and personal growth. Growing the Distance is full of wisdom, anecdotes, and pithy advice in an informal, easy-to-read digest format. Great reading for all walks of life."

Nancy Semkin, Manager, Leadership Development, Royal Bank Financial Group

"A road map of the heart that tells you about the personal development pathways and towns along the way and lets you choose which ones to stop at . . . enjoyed the book's multi-level layout and Jim's flowing writing style."

Mark Brzezicki, DOFASCO Blast Furnace Supervisor, now Supervisor of Training and Development

"The content and lay-out of Growing the Distance are extremely effective. With the discounts available, it will have a wide range of reader interest for companies buying large quantities.

Kerry Hawkins, President, Cargill Limited

"I have no hesitation in recommending this book to anyone who wishes to do some thinking or learning about how you can grow, how you can influence people, and become a leader in whatever sphere you operate in. The book is written so that it is easy to understand, full of good advice and examples, and not only well worth reading but entertaining and insightful as well."

The Honourable John C. Crosbie, P.C., O.C., Q.C., Former Senior Cabinet Minister, Federal and Provincial Governments of Canada

"Jim has given us all much to think about and grow on. Very satisfying! At the deepest and most personal level, I am glad I read this book."

Ian Percy, Psychologist and Author of Going Deep

"... writes persuasively about the need for better balance in our lives...urges readers to consider their legacy...offering the chance to relax, reflect and regroup...interweaves anecdotes, quotes, fictional stories and his own musings in a leisurely style..."

The Globe & Mail

"Jim Clemmer has written a witty and wise book filled with leadership wisdom that is rock solid. Read it and reap."

Lance Secretan, Author of Reclaiming Higher Ground