Jim Collins is an expert in enduring great companies – how they grow, how they attain superior performance, and how good companies can become great companies. Collins has authored or co-authored six books, two of his best known being Built To Last and Good To Great.
Naturally, studying great companies has also allowed him to study their leaders. What are their skills, how do they act, what do they do? Yes, they’re smart and energetic, and courageous and visionary, but if you control for all of that, Collins has been able to isolate another special character trait – humility.
Humble resolve is what makes good leaders great. According to Collins, the best leaders earnestly put the interests of their people, customers and company first. For great leaders, it’s about doing incredible work and helping others succeed.
Check out this 45-second clip of Collins, in his own words, describing the best leaders.
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