Compulsion Quote by James C. Collins
“Those who turn good organizations into great organizations are motivated by a deep creative urge and an inner compulsion for sheer unadulterated excellence for its own sake.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Good to Great, 2001
Great organizations are driven by an inner drive for pure excellence, not external rewards.
In simple terms: Excellence for its own sake fuels top performance.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate a culture of intrinsic excellence.
Themes
leadership
excellence
motivation
Mood
motivational
serious
Type
business
philosophical
When to use this quote
- business strategy
- team building
- performance management
Key Concepts
inner drive
organizational culture
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal motivations sustain high performance?
- How do you balance intrinsic drive with market demands?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical constraints and external pressures.
