Mr. Good to Great himself, the only and only Jim Collins sat to talk with Tim Ferriss for a second interview. Nothing is rehashed, this is as fascinating as the first. People, business, culture, learning, mentorship – it’s all here. You even get to witness Collins, who doesn’t do a lot of these interviews, start … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Jim Collins With Tim Ferriss (Round 2)
Shane Parrish got over two hours of brilliance from Jim Collins on The Knowledge Project (ep. #67). Parrish gets Collins to talk about his work and how it applies not just to businesses, but also our own careers. Any excuse to hear Collins talk freely for this long won’t disappoint, he’s a walking masterclass at … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Jim Collins Talks Leadership And Flywheels Across Businesses And Our Own Careers
Simon Sinek’s “Start With Why” is a great reminder to start with purpose. Jim Collins has a different approach, he puts “Who First.” Brian Portnoy has me thinking we need both first. That we can’t order who and why so much as needing to combine them. Your purpose for you. Our purpose for us. There’s … Continue reading Start With Who, Start With Why
“Leadership is the art of getting people to want to do what needs to be done.” – Jim Collins You know it. But do they know it? If they don’t, somebody better tell them. It might as well be you. Tell them what it is. Tell them why it matters. Tell them how you’re all … Continue reading Leadership: The Art Of Getting People To Want To Do What Needs To Be Done
Jim Collins calls that micromanaging Satanist of a boss you once had a “time teller.” All they know how to do is read off of and angrily point at a clock/dashboard/metric. You, meanwhile, are left running around trying to finish your work as close to their definition of “just so” as you can (even though … Continue reading Be A Clock Builder, Not A Time Teller
The default iPhone podcast app has long been usable but underwhelming. It’s also long been convenient. It’s just… right there I guess. And so, if like me, you’ve experienced the latest update and all the clunky quirks that have come with it, you may have experienced a shift in your habits these past few weeks … Continue reading (No) Podcast Of The Week: Read A Book Instead, Thanks Apple Update
Vision is one of those things that feels really, really hard to set for ourselves let alone for our teams and organizations. They often end up sounding corny or campy or like something “those other people” would do. Ick. But, vision is necessary. So necessary. If we don’t look at where we’re going, well, as … Continue reading It Takes Vision
Tim Ferriss lined up some killer guests last year. Now, some of these may have sat in my queue for a little longer than normal, but like Jim Collins last week, this Jerry Seinfeld episode is worth making time for. A few highlights that might turn into posts next week: Why discovering a talent is … Continue reading Podcast Of The Week: Jerry Seinfeld On Process, Practice, And What It Means To Be A Professional
“Comparison is the primary sin of modern life.” Michael Ray, Stanford Professor* The surest way to have enough (or not enough) of something is to pick a comparison that proves your point. I’m broke next to Warren Buffett. He’s (currently) middle class next to Jeff Bezos. I’m rich compared to a bum on the street. … Continue reading Comparison Is The Primary Sin Of Modern Life
“History is the study of surprises.” – ProfessorEdward T O’Donnell It’s been a tough year. It’s been a challenging year. It’s been a surprising year. And, it’s also just been another trip around the sun on the little rock we call home. It sure feels like a lot more than a 365-day cycle. There’s no … Continue reading Our Work Is A Prepared Response To The Surprises Of Others
