Comparison, a great teacher once told me, is the cardinal sin of modern life. It traps us in a game that we can't win. Once we define ourselves in terms of others, we lose the freedom to shape our own lives.
James C. CollinsA visionary company doesn't simply balance between idealism and profitability: it seeks to be highly idealistic and highly profitable.
James C. CollinsJust because a company falls doesn't invalidate what we can learn by studying that company when it was at its historical best.
James C. CollinsDon't take care of your career. Take care of your people. They will take care of your career.
James C. CollinsHow can you succeed by helping others succeed? We succeed at our very best only when we help others succeed.
James C. CollinsAll companies have a culture, some companies have discipline, but few companies have a culture of discipline. When you have disciplined people, you don't need hierarchy. When you have disciplined thought, you don't need bureaucracy. When you have disciplined action, you don' t need excessive controls. When you combine a culture of discipline with an ethic of entrepreneurship, you get the magical alchemy of great performance.
James C. Collins