Roundtable Talk

APRIL 27, 2010

That’s an oft quoted managerism that speaks to the importance of (in Jim Collins’ words) getting the right people on your bus. In my opinion, an alignment between a person’s core values and that of the organizations’ is crucial for long-term success. How did they feel? What did they learn? Lesson #3 – ask about their values.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

While there were clearly a few moments last week that I found instructionally valuable in terms of creating a game changer ( Nando Parrado ), there weren’t nearly enough of them. A lesson that I learned long ago is that you simply cannot experience sustainable improvement without transformation. It was a game changer!

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Collins is the author of my all-time favorite business book, “ Good to Great &# ( affiliate link, profits to National Park Foundation) , where through a ton of research he identified the most critical traits of companies that were able to sustain above-average growth rates for long periods of time. EVERY instance.

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Roundtable Talk

JULY 19, 2010

For leaders, the flick offers some interesting lessons in what can happen with a great team and a focus on your long-term goals. Good hang is key to long-term success… in a previous post we looked at the “gig” triangle and how it affects bands and we regular working types. Totally with you on the persistence front.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2011

And Apple's share performance skyrocketed between the time we compiled the data and when he stepped down on August 24, 2011. That's almost 14 years as CEO — a long time, considering that the average CEO tenure for large U.S. There is a long build-up period, followed by a rapid increase. companies is around six years.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 6, 2011

Finding people with the right combination of competence, character and team skills isn't easy, of course, even if you conduct a long, carefully-orchestrated search. To find these people, you have to develop a long-term, very consistent strategy. Here are some things that have worked very well for me: Network, network, network.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2011

Who are the Top Five organization's on Fortune's list for 2011? The organizations I admire don't just lead their industries in terms of innovation or financial performance or market share. As Jim Collins, the great management guru, has argued, "The signature of mediocrity is not an unwillingness to change. Anybody shocked?

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 15, 2013

In a 2011 paper , researchers from HBS, Columbia, and the University of Chicago looked at the success of 472 tech buyouts based on a novel measure: patents. As Lerner summed it up for me in an interview, "There seemed to be a pretty positive track record in terms of technology companies after buyouts.". The Case of IBM.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 22, 2010

Tell ya what, I’ll try Hallelujah at Chicago 2011′s karaoke night. Otherwise, I think these two Phil Collins songs would be great for Starbucker treatment: “In the Air Tonight&# or “Take me Home&#. and the Collins tunes- love those too) Lisa, love Bonnie Raitt. Love that track. It’s in!

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

More than 190 member countries committed to “eliminate poverty in all its forms everywhere” by 2030, together with 16 other “big, hairy, audacious goals” — to use Jim Collins’ memorable phrase. billion impressions on Twitter and Instagram and was the top trending topic in the U.S. during the assembly.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2010

link] Dan Collins Mike, Thanks for this. " I recently read Jim Collins' book "How the Mighty Fall" and recognized myself and some of my friends and colleagues in his research. I think coming to terms with both errors in thinking is crucial to long-term success as a leader. Thank You Sir.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

While I long ago reached the conclusion that perception does in fact matter, it may not be for the reasons that you might think. Joe Mascia [link] Dan Collins Mike How do I offer a dissenting opinion to this piece? Great leaders take the time to understand the various constituencies and spheres of influence they come in contact with.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

Another benefit is that much of the content produced in this medium is not from the typical industry pundits, but rather true “in the trenches” thought leaders that see things coming long before journalists report it in the news, or the so-called gurus publish it in their latest book. Reading transports us to a place beyond ourselves.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

But let’s change what we’re asking: Which has the better potential to scale up and create long term value for customers, owners, investors, and employees? Manage the arduously long sales cycle. This was the situation facing Collins Consulting , a Chicago area provider of contingent staffing services.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 4, 2015

By contrast, nearly every program at Parkland “loses” money (if you think in typical hospital-finance terms). In 2011, Parkland added an urgent care center on its main campus to divert less-severe cases from the crowded emergency room. Long-range (and even short-range) planning can be difficult under those conditions.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

I did a quick Google search for the term business coach and received 116 million returned results – if that doesn’t scare you it should. That workshop in coaching skills is a long way from the world of the factory floor. Probably the same as mine - not so good. As you say, it is not about the coach. Its about results.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2010

Life-long learning is important in becoming a good leader for each day brings new experiences that put your knowledge, skills, and attitude to a test. link] Dan Collins Thanks Mike. Together, formal and informal learning will help you acquire leadership attitudes, gain leadership insights, and thus further the cycle of learning.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 20, 2010

Don’t let your intellect stand in your way, but rather use it as an asset to develop those around you to their full potential thereby increasing your chances for long-term success. stuck at my present level for so long. Is your experience similar to, or different than what I’ve shared above?

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