The drive for progress doesn't wait for the external world to say "It's time to change." — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
In a world of constant change, the fundamentals are more important than ever. — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
Companies that change best over time know first and foremost what should not change. — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
Great companies foster a productive tension between continuity and change. — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“In a good-to-great transformation, people are not your most important asset. The right people are.” — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
Genius of AND. Embrace both extremes on a number of dimensions at the same time. Instead of choosing a OR B, figure… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
It is more important to know who you are than where you are going, for where you are going will change as… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“The evidence does not support the idea that you need an outside leader to come in and shake up the place to… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
A visionary company doesn't simply balance between idealism and profitability: it seeks to be highly idealistic and highly profitable. A visionary company… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“If it’s not core, change it! Once you are clear about the core ideology, you should feel free to change absolutely anything… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
No matter what. Wherever your mind wanders, it seems to turn up at the same Field of Dreams. It's the vision you wake up… — James C. Collins Copy Share
“This might not sound very exciting (inventory management is not something that tends to rivet readers), but think of it this way: Imagine walking… — James C. Collins Copy Share
“Merck • Corporate social responsibility • Unequivocal excellence in all aspects of the company • Science-based innovation • Honesty and integrity • Profit, but… — James C. Collins Copy Share
“If you have the right people on the bus, they will be self-motivated. The real question then becomes: How do you manage in such… — James C. Collins Copy Share
“2. Core purpose is an organization’s most fundamental reason for being. It should not be confused with the company’s current product lines or customer… — James C. Collins Copy Share
The drive for progress doesn't wait for the external world to say "It's time to change." — James C. Collins Copy Share
The secret to a successful retirement is to find your retirement sweet spot. The sweet spot is where your passions, what you do best,… — James C. Collins Copy Share
Managing your problems can only make you good, whereas building your opportunities is the only way to become great. — James C. Collins Copy Share
Creative leadership impact increases in your 50's. When I turn 50 I want to say, "Nice start!" — James C. Collins Copy Share
“The fact that something is a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” is irrelevant, unless it fits within the three circles. A great company will have many once-in-a-lifetime… — James C. Collins Copy Share
Don't take care of your career. Take care of your people. They will take care of your career. — James C. Collins Copy Share
Indeed, the real question is not, "Why greatness?" but "What work makes you feel compelled to try to create greatness?" if you have to… — James C. Collins Copy Share
“Compare Bethlehem Steel to Nucor. Both companies operated in the steel industry and produced hard-to-differentiate products. Both companies faced the competitive challenge of cheap… — James C. Collins Copy Share
