James C. Collins

The drive for progress doesn’t wait for the external world to say ‘It’s time to change.’

James Collins

The essence of profound insight is simplicity.

James Collins

The moment you feel the need to tightly manage someone, you’ve made a hiring mistake. The best people don’t need to be managed. Guided, taught, led-yes. But not tightly managed.

James Collins

Those fortunate enough to find or create a practical intersection of the three circles have the basis for a great work life.

James Collins

True leadership has people who follow when they have the freedom not to.

James Collins

Visionary companies are so clear about what they stand for and what they’re trying to achieve that they simply don’t have room for those unwilling or unable to fit their exacting standards.

James Collins

We are not imprisoned by circumstances, setbacks, mistakes or staggering defeats, we are freed by our choices.

James Collins

First figure out your partners, then figure out what ideas to pursue. The most important thing isn’t the market you target, the product you develop or the financing, but the founding team.

James Collins

How can you succeed by helping others succeed? We succeed at our very best only when we help others succeed.

James Collins

I am not failing – I am growing! Do you have the ability to reframe failure as growth in order to achieve your goals?

James Collins