Jim Clemmer has a great style of practical, common sense type of writing style.

He simplifies the key qualities of leadership and provides some very good examples that I think many people will be able to relate to.

His folksy style of writing should not in any way be confused for the solid priniciples he clearly outlines and the practical advice he provides to put these common sense approaches into your every day toolkit, whether at work or in your personal life.

In these days of uncertainty, having solid principles to base you actions upon, will make a real difference to you and the people who you interact with on a daily basis.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

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