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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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 13, 2013

On the other hand, have you ever had a coworker who had an amazing work ethic? In the book Good to Great, legendary business consultant Jim Collins uncovered what it takes for a company to be great. After five years of colossal research, Collins and his team of researchers found something unexpected.

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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?

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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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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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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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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 17, 2012

Such plans frequently include giving managers financial incentives to do what they should have done before — concentrating on the most promising lines, selling off dud businesses, and "leaning down" operations, often including headcount.

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