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Jim's been writing and speaking about leadership, change, team, and organization effectiveness for nearly 30 years. His extensive research, broad experience with hundreds of organizations and thousands of people, and deep understanding of these topics makes him an internationally recognized leader in the field.

Beyond his five books, he's written hundreds of columns and articles for newspapers and magazines. We've compiled over 300 of Jim's articles and book excerpts and indexed them according to common subject areas reflecting the scope of his work.

You can browse by subject below or do a quick search to find something specific. Either way you're likely to come across a piece that will inspire you and your team to achieve more.

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Growing at the Speed of Change: What is the most rigorous law of our being? Growth. No smallest a more...

Pathways and Pitfalls to Living Organizational Values: You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips more...

Why Real Leaders Pump Gas: Chief executives give great speeches on the importance of quality more..

Are You In Control of or Controlled By Technology?: Many managers are getting sucked into an incredible vortex of bus more..

Are You In Control of or Controlled By Technology?: Effective executives know that they have to get many things done more...

  • "... 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
  • 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
  • "....participants gave you a 4.5 out of 5 for the overall quality of your presentation. Participants particularly enjoyed your casual and informal presentation style, being in control in a group setting and the manner you were able to connect with the audience..."

    — Musawir Karim, Senior Research Associate and Program Manager, Centre for Management Effectiveness, The Conference Board of Canada