Eric Jacobson

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Near the top of virtually every list you'll see of the best leadership books, you'll find, Good To Great , by Jim Collins. Good-to-great companies use technology as an accelerator of momentum, not a creator of it." The five years of research that Collins and a team conducted to prep for the book consisted of examining 1,435 U.S.,

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 14, 2016

If you haven't read, Good To Great , by Jim Collins, do so. Good-to-great companies use technology as an accelerator of momentum, not a creator of it." The five years of research that Collins and a team conducted to prep for the book consisted of examining 1,435 U.S., Engage in dialogue and debate."

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 6, 2014

Near the top of virtually every list you''ll see of the best leadership books, you''ll find Good To Great , by Jim Collins. Good-to-great companies use technology as an accelerator of momentum, not a creator of it." The five years of research that Collins and a team conducted to prep for the book consisted of examining 1,435 U.S.,

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 25, 2014

Near the top of virtually every list you''ll see of the best leadership books, you''ll find Good To Great , by Jim Collins. Good-to-great companies use technology as an accelerator of momentum, not a creator of it." The five years of research that Collins and a team conducted to prep for the book consisted of examining 1,435 U.S.,

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Near the top of virtually every list you'll see of the best leadership books, you'll find Good To Great , by Jim Collins. Good-to-great companies use technology as an accelerator of momentum, not a creator of it." The five years of research that Collins and a team conducted to prep for the book consisted of examining 1,435 U.S.,

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 3, 2012

We must adapt to new technologies, new theories, new business models, new people and attitudes – sometimes within weeks, or even a day. Putting the right team on the field cannot be underestimated, or undervalued. 9) Know “the secret of work” for their team – the passion, the cause, and the fun that results.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 26, 2013

If you haven't read, Good To Great by Jim Collins, do so. Good-to-great companies use technology as an accelerator of momentum, not a creator of it." The five years of research that Collins and a team conducted to prep for the book consisted of examining 1,435 U.S., Engage in dialogue and debate."

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Lead on Purpose

JULY 21, 2009

Technology and automation certainly improve the work people do; however, no tools or equipment will ever replace the people in a successful organization. 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.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 22, 2012

Near the top of virtually every list you'll see of the best leadership books, you'll find Good To Great , by Jim Collins. Good-to-great companies use technology as an accelerator of momentum, not a creator of it." The five years of research that Collins and a team conducted to prep for the book consisted of examining 1,435 U.S.,

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Lead from Within

JUNE 9, 2018

“In technology it’s about the people: getting the best people, retaining them, nurturing a creative environment and helping to find a way to innovate.” The hard part is actually building the team that will embody your company culture and propel you forward.” ” –Jim Collins, Good to Great.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

As much as it may be politically incorrect to say so, it’s not nearly as much about the team, as it is the leader’s ability to assemble and lead the team. In all but the rarest of circumstances, teams simply don’t function well in the absence of sound leadership. is who they are going to put in charge?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

This type of behavior is proof certain that the entrepreneur is not being effective at leading, team building, delegation, leveraging process and a variety of other highest and best use activities for CEOs. Priority number two is team building and talent management. link] Mike Myatt Thanks Dan…Have a great weekend Sir.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

The number of activities a CEO takes on can certainly vary based upon skill sets, stage of corporate maturation, and the talent level of the rest of the executive team. link] Dan Collins Mike, Your posts and insights are truly very high value. By addressing both sides of an issue you help to remove the ambiguity surrounding said issue.

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The Empowered Buisness

JANUARY 26, 2016

Have you ever experienced in a meeting where a seasoned leader listened intently and then, with exquisite timing, asked one question that shifted the direction, focus and thinking of the entire team? BHAG stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goal , a concept introduced by Jim Collins in his book, “Built to Last.” Let’s dig in!

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

It means your vision is not understood, your team is not aligned and your talent is not performing up to par. " Saying no doesn't imply that your "team is not aligned and your talent is not performing up to par," or that "it means you’re not teaching, mentoring, communicating, or leading."

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 15, 2015

Whether you need a leadership and management expert for yourself or your team, you’ll find someone great below. Assisted here by Team LBJ. 2 49,800 32,900 1,911 Jim Collins Business, Leadership Words of wisdom from Jim Collins, author of Good to Great, Built to Last, and Great by Choice. Inspiring Divine Connection.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Lindquist : Professional will, which is defined in Jim Collins’ famous book, Good to Great. Professional will and general curiosity are two core leadership skills we look for in team members at Zane Benefits. It was hard, but with the help from some key team members (especially Christina Merhar and Michael Dyer), we got it done.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

It is emphathy that enables leaders to understand both their teams and their customers, and foster an atmosphere of greater creativity and problem-solving. link] Dan Collins Mike, This is a very, very important post. Lori Meyer Thank you so much for this post. Deb Costello I love this post!

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Tim Milburn

DECEMBER 18, 2010

It takes a look at how the team worked together. In Jim Collins’ book, Good to Great , he talks about the need to get the right people on the bus and in the right seats and then decide where you are going. The perspective of recruit forces you to look at all of the people who were involved.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2010

John Rego was a Ranger Team Leader in Iraq. Later, she was brought on as a staff member to help coordinate volunteer medical teams to help with basic medical needs that arose in the villages and tent camps, ie malnutrition, minor illnesses, heat exhaustion, etc. link] Dan Collins Mike, Leaders inspire us by their example.

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Deming Institute

AUGUST 30, 2018

They were continually improving as a team. Edwards Deming, The New Economics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Center for Advanced Engineering Study, 1994, p. Clore and Allan Collins, The Cognitive Structure of Emotions, Cambridge University Press, 1990, p. They were available—not to control, but to guide when necessary.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 22, 2018

My manager and team practiced an egalitarian decision-making process in which we would meet, discuss everything from content marketing campaigns to social media tactics, and collectively come up with strategies to move forward with. Some years ago, at a former company, I began noticing a curious series of events. Organize more daytime events.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

in the comments below… [link] Dan Collins Mike, I believe leadership is pretty simple – not easy, not common, but simple. So, on behalf of the entire Weekly Leader Team, thank you for including us on your list which is an amazing leadership resource. Wally challenged us to do that on Weekly Leader Podcast Episode 72!

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Technology has undoubtedly ushered in progress in a myriad of ways. I spend most of my time assuming the world is not ready for the technology revolution that will be happening soon.” You and Your Team Series. Your Team’s Time Management Problem Might Be a Focus Problem. Staying Focused. Srini Pillay.

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Skip Prichard

OCTOBER 10, 2019

He is a leading authority on insurance, risk management, technology, and innovation. It is based on chapter 8 of Jim Collins book Good to Great. Bezos invited Collins to Amazon a few months before Collin’s book was published in 2001 to teach the senior leadership team the flywheel concept.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 13, 2017

A main reason why is that times change, the world evolves, and technology advances. One final caveat: It’s not just personal “how to succeed” lists that suffer from these sorts of problems; it’s also company-level “how to win” guides.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Beth manages a team that’s considered a “startup within the enterprise.” ” Acme expects Beth’s team to create $50 million in incremental revenue over the next 3 years by following lean startup principles. I’m working on a startup team that has no real threat of failure.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 8, 2013

In terms of people, processes and technologies, Toyota and Google's YouTube have little in common. I just tell them, 'Please make something great,'" says Liam Collins, who oversees the Los Angeles facility, told the paper. "We They don't just partner; they provide resources that add value. We provide the space, equipment and expertise.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In fact, Jim Collins – best selling business book ever, “Good to Great” – on page 30 in that book, he says, “you know we debated calling these great leaders ‘servant leaders’”, he said. We’ll teach you our technology. We got to get him off the team” and he ends up being the poster child for servant leadership six months later.

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Modern Servant Leader

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

In fact, Jim Collins – best selling business book ever, “Good to Great” – on page 30 in that book, he says, “you know we debated calling these great leaders ‘servant leaders’”, he said. We’ll teach you our technology. We got to get him off the team” and he ends up being the poster child for servant leadership six months later.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

you could create a video on this and present Jason Oiler How to handle a team member who is your most talented and intelligent but who also has a horrible attitude. link] Dan Collins Mike, I would particularly like someone to address the popularity of "politically correct" leadership. Let me expand.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 20, 2010

Saturday, March 20, 2010 Read Good To Great Near the top of virtually every list youll see of the best leadership books, youll find Good To Great , by Jim Collins. Good-to-great companies use technology as an accelerator of momentum, not a creator of it." Engage in dialogue and debate." The book focuses on 11 good-to-great companies.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2010

I have been a student participant of teams my entire life – both healthy and unhealthy. Joe Mascia [link] Dan Collins Mike How do I offer a dissenting opinion to this piece? Therefore, if we "lose" an argument we are somehow personally diminished. This discussion is so needed today, especially in circles of leadership.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Jim Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap.and Others Don't. Jim Collins introduced new rigor to the evaluation of business leadership in his instant classic Good to Great , with a research team reviewing "6,000 articles and generating 2,000 pages of interview transcripts."

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Jim Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap.and Others Don't. Jim Collins introduced new rigor to the evaluation of business leadership in his instant classic Good to Great , with a research team reviewing "6,000 articles and generating 2,000 pages of interview transcripts."

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

How can you accept the responsibility to develop a team if you’re not developing yourself? Best wishes Scott… [link] Dan Collins Mike, Excellent post. Put simply, if you’re not learning you have no business leading. How can you possibly be expected to grow an organization if you’re not growing yourself?

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Recruiting in today’s ultra-competitive job market is tough and success can often hinge on the team that you already have in place. Some sources suggest that in the start-up world the team is second only to timing when it comes to recruiting. The team is more important than the idea, the business model, and funding.

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