No matter what. Wherever your mind wanders, it seems to turn up at the same Field of Dreams. It's the vision you… — James C. Collins Anthem 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:… — James C. Collins Books Copy Share Image
“Merck • Corporate social responsibility • Unequivocal excellence in all aspects of the company • Science-based innovation • Honesty and integrity •… — James C. Collins Business Copy Share Image
Greatest danger is not failure, but be successful and not know why. — James C. Collins Being successful 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 Hope 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… — James C. Collins Business Copy Share Image
The drive for progress doesn't wait for the external world to say "It's time to change." — James C. Collins Motivation 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… — James C. Collins Passion 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 Building Copy Share Image
Creative leadership impact increases in your 50's. When I turn 50 I want to say, "Nice start!" — James C. Collins Creative 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… — James C. Collins Business 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 Care Copy Share Image
Indeed, the real question is not, "Why greatness?" but "What work makes you feel compelled to try to create greatness?" if you… — James C. Collins Asks Copy Share Image
Not one of the good-to-great companies focused obsessively on growth. — James C. Collins Business Copy Share Image
“Compare Bethlehem Steel to Nucor. Both companies operated in the steel industry and produced hard-to-differentiate products. Both companies faced the competitive challenge… — James C. Collins Different views Copy Share Image
Some managers are uncomfotable with expressing emotion about their dreams, but it's the passion and emotion that will attract and motivate others. — James C. Collins Dream Copy Share Image
Not every financial company toppled during the 2008 crisis, and some seized the opportunity to take advantage of weaker competitors in the… — James C. Collins Advantage 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 Bus Copy Share Image
“In a good-to-great transformation, people are not your most important asset. The right people are.” — James C. Collins Change Copy Share Image
“A culture of discipline involves a duality. On the one hand, it requires people who adhere to a consistent system; yet, on… — James C. Collins Culture Copy Share Image
How can you succeed by helping others succeed? We succeed at our very best only when we help others succeed. — James C. Collins Help others 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 Life Copy Share Image
Good is the enemy of great. And that's one of the key reasons why we have so little that becomes great. — James C. Collins Enemy Copy Share Image
