Great Companies Quotes by James C. Collins

8 Great Companies quotes by James C. Collins

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Collins’ take on what makes companies thrive is both sharp and practical. These eight concise statements give you a quick, actionable glimpse into building lasting success.

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Not one of the good-to-great companies focused obsessively on growth.

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Good-to-great companies set their goals and strategies based on understanding; comparison companies set their goals and strategies based on bravado.

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“The good-to-great companies did not focus principally on what to do to become great; they focused equally on what not to do…

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Those who build great companies understand that the ultimate throttle on growth for any great company is not markets, or technology, or…

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Great companies foster a productive tension between continuity and change.

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“THE “FLYWHEEL EFFECT” The good-to-great companies understood a simple truth: Tremendous power exists in the fact of continued improvement and the delivery…

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“Enduring great companies preserve their core values and purpose while their business strategies and operating practices endlessly adapt to a changing world.…

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In determing "the right people," the good-to-great companies placed greater weight on character attributes than on specific educational background, practical skills, specialized…

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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…

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“This might not sound very exciting (inventory management is not something that tends to rivet readers), but think of it this way: Imagine walking…

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“Merck • Corporate social responsibility • Unequivocal excellence in all aspects of the company • Science-based innovation • Honesty and integrity • Profit, but…

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Greatest danger is not failure, but be successful and not know why.

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“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…

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“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…

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The drive for progress doesn't wait for the external world to say "It's time to change."

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The secret to a successful retirement is to find your retirement sweet spot. The sweet spot is where your passions, what you do best,…

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Managing your problems can only make you good, whereas building your opportunities is the only way to become great.

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Creative leadership impact increases in your 50's. When I turn 50 I want to say, "Nice start!"

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“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…

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Don't take care of your career. Take care of your people. They will take care of your career.

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Indeed, the real question is not, "Why greatness?" but "What work makes you feel compelled to try to create greatness?" if you have to…

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Not one of the good-to-great companies focused obsessively on growth.

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“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…

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