The drive for progress doesn't wait for the external world to say "It's time to change." — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
There is a sense of exhilaration that comes from facing head-on the hard truths and saying, "We will never give up. We… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
The moment you feel the need to tightly manage someone, you've made a hiring mistake. The best people don't need to be… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
Smart people instinctively understand the dangers of entrusting our future to self-serving leaders who use our institutions, whether in the corporate or… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“That said, however, we did notice one particularly provocative form of economic insight that every good-to-great company attained, the notion of a… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
The start of the New Year is a perfect time to start a stop doing list and to make this the cornerstone… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“But if we spend the vast majority of our time with people we love and respect—people we really enjoy being on the… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“if we don’t spend the vast majority of our time with people we love and respect, we cannot possibly have a great… — 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
Not all time in life is equal. How many opportunities do you get to talk about what your life is going to… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“To be rigorous means consistently applying exacting standards at all times and at all levels, especially in upper management. To be rigorous,… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
It's more important than ever to define yourself in terms of what you stand for rather than what you make, because what… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
For no matter what we achieve, if we don't spend the vast majority of our time with people we love and respect,… — 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 Image
“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 Image
“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 Image
Greatest danger is not failure, but be successful and not know why. — 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 in such… — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“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 Image
The drive for progress doesn't wait for the external world to say "It's time to change." — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
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 Image
Managing your problems can only make you good, whereas building your opportunities is the only way to become great. — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
Creative leadership impact increases in your 50's. When I turn 50 I want to say, "Nice start!" — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
“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 Image
Don't take care of your career. Take care of your people. They will take care of your career. — James C. Collins Copy Share Image
