Dreams Quote by Eighty Twenty Publishing
““The leaders of good-to-great companies did not first focus on creating a vision or over-arching goal. Instead, they made sure to first get the best, brightest, and hardest-working people on board, while removing those that don’t perform. Once they had the right people, they then determined where to lead their companies. In other words, their guiding principle is to first determine the “who” before figuring out the “what”. The elite companies practiced three principles in hiring:””
About This Quote
Source Book: Good to Great by Jim Collins, 2001
Great companies prioritize hiring the right people before setting strategy, ensuring talent drives direction.
In simple terms: Hire talent first, then decide goals.
Key Takeaway
Focus on talent before vision.
Themes
leadership
hiring
strategy
teambuilding
Mood
strategic
analytical
Type
business
leadership
When to use this quote
- startup formation
- corporate turnaround
- executive recruitment
- team restructuring
Key Concepts
human capital
first principles
organizational design
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify the “who” in your organization?
- What risks arise from neglecting the “what”?
A Different Perspective
Talent alone cannot guarantee success without clear goals.
