Good is the enemy of great.. The vast majority of good companies remain just that - good, but not great.
James C. CollinsDon't take care of your career. Take care of your people. They will take care of your career.
James C. CollinsThe 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 C. CollinsI've never found an important decision made by a great organization that was made at a point of unanimity. Significant decisions carry risks and inevitably some will oppose it. In these settings, the great legislative leader must be artful in handling uncomfortable decisions, and this requires rigor.
James C. Collins