Women on Business
APRIL 18, 2011
If you have not yet read “When Everything Changed” by Gail Collins grab a copy and take the journey back to the time when turmoil was front and center on the world stage. While women could not wear slacks outside the home, they had their place on the pedestal of morality and ethical behavior.
Tanveer Naseer
AUGUST 13, 2013
Arguably, all other vices could fall under the umbrella called pride, and if pride really is at the heart of humanity’s greatest ills, then it is, by that measure, the most destructive power in the world. On the other hand, have you ever had a coworker who had an amazing work ethic? These types of people are refreshing to be around.
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Rich Gee Group
DECEMBER 27, 2010
An incredible book by Jim Collins — relates how certain companies overcame their obstacles and pushed themselves from being just good companies to the stars of their industry. Do you feel that you stayed true to your ethics and that your decision grew you as a leader in your organization? Good To Great. What was the result?
Michael Lee Stallard
SEPTEMBER 22, 2010
Humility is not easily developed when you have wealth, power and/or status. Values such as work ethic, excellence and open-mindedness can be cultivated with practice. Jim Collins described the humility of Level 5 leaders in Good to Great and how it often came as the result of a life threatening event or religious experience.
Lead on Purpose
JULY 21, 2009
Recently I decided to re-read (actually listened to) to the classic business book Good To Great by Jim Collins where he discusses, among other things, the value of people. Collins makes an important distinction with regard to the people in an organization: you need to get the right people.
Miles Anthony Smith
DECEMBER 31, 2018
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't Jim Collins' book, "Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't," pulls from a study covering 28 companies to offer advice on which leadership strategies and business practices work, and which don't.
Leading Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Jim Collins likens it to turning a giant, heavy flywheel. In Turning the Flywheel , Collins shares practical insights and clarity about the process. Collins lists seven essential steps to finding and capturing your flywheel. Collins explains the flywheels of Amazon, Vanguard, Intel, Giro Sport Design and others.
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