“A fascinating read with an autobiographical stance that draws the reader in and makes this book nearly impossible to put down! Dr. Jim Walz outlines an innovative, exciting, yet practical approach to goal achievement, which empowers both individuals and organizations alike to live out their values and vision to the fullest. Using his own life as an example and telling of how he has overcome significant challenges by harnessing and utilizing the power of words and imagery in order to achieve goals, Dr. Walz has ultimately created a go-to guide for reaching higher and higher levels of success in both business and life.”
—Ivan Misner, PhD
NY Times Bestselling Author and Founder of BNI®
With over 6,000 chapters and 145,000 members worldwide, BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world. Last year alone, BNI generated 7.1 million referrals resulting in $3.3 billion worth of business for its members. We offer members the opportunity to share ideas, contacts and most importantly, business referrals.
“Dr. Jim Walz draws upon extensive experience in management along with a background in training and the entertainment community to share with management, at all levels, ‘metaphors’ for excellence in leadership. By pulling together familiar concepts in a new and interesting way, he has created the ultimate management handbook, which should be on every manager’s bookshelf. His approach to ‘meta4mation’ will change the way we think about developing ourselves and our subordinates. Truly a handbook for present and future leaders alike.”
—Dr. Paul Robere
Managing Director
Robere & Assocites (Thailand)
Member of the Deming Collaboration
“What an effective catalyst! Dr. Jim Walz has written a unique, creative and timely book that will both inform and transform our leadership effectiveness. Centering on the use of the metaphor as a tool of communication, it can build a bridge that significantly and positively impacts the target audience. What strikes me above all is his purpose in authoring this resource: that of helping all of us to become the best communicators possible—radically and richly producing positive change as individuals and leaders.”
—Dr. Glenn C. Burris, Jr.
President
The Foursquare Church
The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, commonly referred to as the Foursquare Church, is a Protestant denomination. As of 2000, it had a worldwide membership of over 8,000,000, with almost 60,000 churches in 144 countries. In 2006, membership in the United States was 353,995 in 1,875 churches.
“Dr. Walz offers his personal experience and insight, while entertaining and educating us, in a unique approach to achieving organizational and personal goals through the use of metaphors. By applying this cutting edge and innovative approach to your leadership, you will be assured to maintain the trajectory of your organization in a very complex and competitive marketplace.”
—Kimberli Lewis, CEO
Global Business Therapy Europe &
President of European Database of Search and Publishing
With its headquarters located in Brussels, Belgium, and founded in 1966, the European Association of Directory Publishers (EADP) owes its existence to the aspirations of European publishers who anticipated the importance of intra-European contact and co-operation. Meanwhile, it has become the nerve center for year-round contact and the key representative for the industry. It is the only international association in Europe to speak for the sector as a whole. Today, the EADP has some 180 members in 36 countries world-wide, including member companies based in the 27 EU member states but also in the candidate countries: publishers, suppliers of products and services for the publishing industry and 5 national associations representing 340 directory publishers.
“I admit it—I’m a ‘visual’ kind of guy. Like many people, I understand abstract ideas much quicker when I am able to construct a mental picture of them. Metaphors are highly effective tools for painting such visual images, which makes them invaluable in communicating. Many of us, however, lack a systematic understanding of how and when to use metaphors. Jim Walz’s new book provides great insights here, especially in application to the special challenges of business communication.”
—Robert N. Mottice
President
Mottice Associates LLC
Throughout the world there are individuals who work to improve the lives of their countrymen through humanitarian efforts. These men and women provide services, create jobs, and provide hope in the midst of limited opportunities. Mottice Associates identifies these entrepreneurs and leverages their work through strategic planning, marketing, and finance. Their goal is to enable them to expand the breadth and scope of their activities and enlarge the population they serve. Their current efforts focus on Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America.
“There is no doubt that more and more I have come to appreciate and realize the importance and power of words and metaphors. This book must be a first to demonstrate with passion and effectiveness in Business and Leadership practices how to understand and make use of this important tool of language. The character of Jim Walz is shown in his artistic and creative style that makes for enjoyable reading. This book is timely and can only add value.”
—Dr Michael Louis
Chairman – Cornerstone Institute
Chairman – Louis Group
Chairman: Hotels, Vineyards & Strategic Initiatives
With almost 100 years in business and its extensive financial and time investment in corporate social activities, The Louis Group has its international headquarters in South Africa. Its achievements have been recognized in South Africa’s Top National Companies. Over and above the recognition of its commercial achievement, the Group has also been featured in Best Companies to Work for in South Africa, which confirms that the “family feel” of the Group has a consistently positive impact on its employees. The Corporate Research Foundation also awarded the Chairman and CEO the No. 1 Executive Management Team (2008/2009) and in the same year the No. 1 Best Managed Company in the Real Estate Sector.
“‘The soul… never thinks without a picture’—Aristotle. In an endearing and entrepreneurial style Jim Walz has painted a picture with this book that every practitioner in change management needs to read. Delightfully and creatively, Jim has given new tools to what, without doubt, is the number one task of ever leader—helping others understand, embrace and prosper in ‘change’. Analytical models just don’t get the job done and never have—but in an easy to read, informative and rich style Jim’s practical, thought provoking understanding of the power of metaphors will provide motivation to leaders and offer organizations new ways to address their development and strategic planning.”
—Dr. Daniel “Dan” Lucero Ph.D., (MBA)
Entrepreneur, Teacher, Public Speaker, Humanitarian and International Development Worker, President of Foursquare France and ICFG Regional Rep to Western Africa and the French-speaking nations of the world.