Jim Collins, author of best selling books Good to Great and Built To Last, discusses his three decades of research and writing about what makes strong, lasting companies. Topics explored include the speaker's fascination with great companies, personal journey and finding mentors, lessons from successful leaders, hiring the right people, and nurturing communities within companies.
Success shouldn't be limited to starting something and being done with it in five years.
Building great companies involves having shared values and embracing a wide diversity of people.
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Q5: A Season for Business Growth
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The Importance of Taking the Flywheel as Far as It Can Go
Success shouldn't be limited to starting something and being done with it in five years. Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and other successful founders have achieved great success by taking their flywheels as far as they can go and not settling for anything less.
Great Companies: Shared Values and Embracing Diversity
Building great companies involves having shared values and embracing a wide diversity of people. The combination of a strong foundation of shared values and a diverse team leads to long-lasting success.
The Importance of Caring for Your People
Caring for your people is crucial, especially during times of turmoil and challenge. By focusing on taking care of your employees, many other aspects of the business will naturally fall into place.
Christine Lagorio-Chafkin talks with Jim Collins--author of best selling books Good to Great and Built To Last--about his three decades of research and writing about the skills and practices that make strong, lasting companies
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