You absolutely must have the discipline not to hire until you find the right people. — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“The right people will do the right things and deliver the best results they’re capable of, regardless of the incentive system.” — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“No company can grow revenues consistently faster than its ability to get enough of the right people to implement that growth and… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“If we get the right people on the bus, the right people in the right seats, and the wrong people off the… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
Get the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, and the right people in the right seats... — 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
“Second, if you have the right people on the bus, the problem of how to motivate and manage people largely goes away.” — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“If you have the right people on the bus, they will be self-motivated. The real question then becomes: How do you manage… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
Look, I don't really know where we should take this bus. But I know this much: If we get the right people… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
Those who build great companies understand that the ultimate throttle on growth for any great company is not markets, or technology, or… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
The main point is first get the right people on the bus (and wrong people off the bus) before you figure out… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
In determing "the right people," the good-to-great companies placed greater weight on character attributes than on specific educational background, practical skills, specialized… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
If I were running a company today, I would have one priority above all others: to acquire as many of the best… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“Indeed, the big point of this chapter is not about technology per se. No technology, no matter how amazing—not computers, not telecommunications,… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“First, at the top levels of your organization, you absolutely must have the discipline not to hire until you find the right… — 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
