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?
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. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.
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N2Growth Blog
JANUARY 6, 2011
link] Dan Collins Mike, If there is one characteristic I admire in leaders and respect in you it is the willingness to state in no uncertain terms (sorry for the play on words) their stance. No seldom takes you where you want to go. Best, Dan [link] mikemyatt Hi Dan: Thanks for stopping by and sharing your insights.
Harvard Business Review
MAY 6, 2011
But equally important is character, by which I mean solid ethics and especially the ability to inspire trust. Every month, I have dinner with two of the top people in any field — finance, marketing, I.T., By "talent," I mean three things. And he or she must play demonstrably well with others on the team.
Harvard Business Review
JUNE 13, 2012
Jeff Skilling, as a condition of his employment at Enron, insisted the company adopt mark-to-market accounting. Maine Senator Susan Collins countered by pointing out that (1.) a survey indicated that fewer than 60% of the Secret Service personnel said they would report ethical misconduct. That meant Enron was able to report $3.3
N2Growth Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2010
link] Dan Collins Mike, I would particularly like someone to address the popularity of "politically correct" leadership. link] ATIG Mike, authenticity and transparency for better and ETHICAL business. Let me expand. Would Churchill, Patton or their ilk have flourished in leadership today? Thanks for the suggestion Dan.
Eric Jacobson
APRIL 4, 2018
And hiring or holding onto the wrong CEOs costs shareholders an estimated $112 billion in lost market value every year. Borrowing on the advice of the former CEO of Medtronic, Art Collins , authors Powell and Botelho outline Collins’ advice on the art of apology : Be personal. Be focused. For CEOs, the smarter, the better.
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