“The only way to deliver to the people who are achieving is to not burden them with the people who are not achieving.” PeopleWayAchieveBurden Author:James C. Collins
“The only way to remain great is to keep on applying the fundamental principles that made you great.” WayMadePrinciplesFundamentalsFundamental Principles Author:James C. Collins
“Our findings do not represent a quick fix, or the next fashion statement in a long string of management fads, or the next buzzword of the day, or a new 'program' to introduce. No! The only way to make any company visionary is through a long-term commitment to an eternal process of building the organization to preserve the core and stimulate progress.” WayLongNextProcessTermCompanyProgressFashionBuildingFindingsEternalCommitmentProgramOrganizationManagementCoreStatementsPreservesLong TermStringsIntroducingVisionariesFadsQuick FixesFashion Statement Author:James C. Collins
“I don't know where we should take this company, but I do know that if I start with the right people, ask them the right questions, and engage them in vigorous debate, we will find a way to make this company great.” PeopleIfsKnowsWayShouldAsksCompanyDebateVigorousRight Questions Author:James C. Collins
“The kind of commitment I find among the best performers across virtually every field is a single-minded passion for what they do, an unwavering desire for excellence in the way they think and the way they work. Genuine confidence is what launches you out of bed in the morning, and through your day with a spring in your step.” ThinkingWayKindDesirePassionWorkStepsMorningFieldsBedSpringCommitmentExcellenceSelf ConfidenceGenuinePerformersUnwaveringPassion For ExcellenceSpring In Your Step Author:James C. Collins
“There is a sense of exhilaration that comes from facing head-on the hard truths and saying, "We will never give up. We will never capitulate. It might take a long time, but we will find a way to prevail."” WayLifeGivingLongHardMightMotivationalGiving UpLong TimeNever Giving UpExhilarationHard Truths Author:James C. Collins
“Managing your problems can only make you good, whereas building your opportunities is the only way to become great.” WayMindProblemOpportunityBuildingOwn BusinessGreat MindsMind Your Own BusinessGood To Great Author:James C. Collins
