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.

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Michael Lee Stallard

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

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. Humility is not easily developed when you have wealth, power and/or status.

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Leading with Trust

APRIL 19, 2020

Your organization probably champions that “people are their most valuable asset” or that you operate with “integrity, trust, ethics” or something to that effect. As recounted by Jim Collins in his book, Good to Great , Stockdale described the importance of balancing reality with resilience. Well, do you? Are you walking the talk?

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Skip Prichard

DECEMBER 11, 2019

In fact, when leaders aren’t humble – when they’re arrogant or proud – they shut down the traits that make for the strongest teams: creativity, good worth ethic, entrepreneurship, selflessness. Jennifer Collins. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts. insert link). “A A leader has the long-term vision. Skip Prichard. Proverbs 11:2.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

OCTOBER 19, 2013

These and other elements can indeed be developed even among those of us who have had what Jim Collins describes as a “ charisma bypass ” because, as he says, charisma is a personality trait and leadership is not about personality. Self-awareness. Intense focus. Here’s what else he has to say.

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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.

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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. The Case for Servant Leadership Author Kent M.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JUNE 2, 2012

These and other elements can indeed be developed even among those of us who have had what Jim Collins describes as a “ charisma bypass ” because, as he says, charisma is a personality trait and leadership is not about personality. Excellent communication skills. Self-awareness. Intense focus. Here’s what else he has to say.

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LDRLB

JULY 25, 2011

LeaderLab is partnering with organizational scholars to gather research on the importance of building ethical climates. LeaderLab is partnering with organizational scholars to gather research on the importance of building ethical climates. This audio was inspired by David’s post, About That Bus.). Click Here to Help Our Research.

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Modern Servant Leader

JULY 2, 2024

Collins and Jerry I. Jim Collins 2019 Other Business Balance Case for Servant Leadership The author argues that servant leadership is ethical, practical, and meaningful. Ethically intelligent people know how to use this awareness the right way. á helps those served become healthier, wiser, freer, and more autonomous.

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You're Not the Boss of Me

JUNE 2, 2012

These and other elements can indeed be developed even among those of us who have had what Jim Collins describes as a “ charisma bypass ” because, as he says, charisma is a personality trait and leadership is not about personality. Excellent communication skills. Self-awareness. Intense focus. Here’s what else he has to say.

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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.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 4, 2012

Be ethical. ” Judy Collins (1968). I’ve found that reciting precedents of successful strategy tends to inspire others to re-examine their own. Here are some other lessons that he taught us: Be a mentor and inspire others. Learn as you grow. Periodically celebrate the heritage. Be inclusive. Give the public more than you need to.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 6, 2011

But equally important is character, by which I mean solid ethics and especially the ability to inspire trust. In the end, getting the right people on the bus, as Jim Collins puts it , is probably the most important thing a top manager can do. By "talent," I mean three things.

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Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Jim Collins. The Company's primary objective is to maximize long-term stockholder value, while adhering to the laws of the jurisdictions in which it operates and at all times observing the highest ethical standards. It is impossible to have a great life unless it is a meaningful life. Do you feel that you have work worth doing ?

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 10, 2010

During the Leadercast program and prior to my meeting with Goodnight, author Jim Collins interviewed him on stage. Collins seemed to be looking for something similar in Goodnight to explain SAS’s benevolent corporate culture where the average work week is 35 hours and the bucolic SAS campus has nearly every employee perk imaginable.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 13, 2012

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. Maine Senator Susan Collins countered by pointing out that (1.) two of the agents were leaders, each with more than 20 years of service; and (4.)

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First Friday Book Synopsis

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

Who can we trust? Who can we trust to tell us the truth? Especially, when the truth really matters? This is not a new concern. And, the sense that more and more people seem to be so untrustworthy may be a false sense. I suspect that if we picked any decade, from any century, thoughtful [.].

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 4, 2018

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. Furthermore, 97 percent of low-performing CEOs scored high on work ethic. Assume personal responsibility rather than simply act as a spokesperson. Be focused.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2012

It's no accident that Built to Last by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras is a perennial favorite among business readers. While companies are born and die all the time, we share a sneaky, sentimental fondness for those that endure, and for the men and women who help them to do that.

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