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Level 5 leaders who build the greatest and most durable companies think first about “who” and then about “what.” They first get the right people on the bus (and the wrong people off the bus) and then figure out where to drive the bus. When you’re facing chaos, turbulence, disruption, and uncertainty, and you cannot possibly predict what’s coming ar

Consistency is key: The “Flywheel” concept is another valuable tool for managers. Collins describes it as the process of building momentum through consistent and disciplined actions, which over time lead to breakthrough results. For managers, this means focusing on steady, incremental improvements rather than seeking quick fixes or dramatic shifts

The importance of extreme preparedness holds true for us in business. In fact, this example is used by Jim Collins and Morten Hansen to demonstrate why some companies have thrived under extreme and difficult circumstances while others have not. In filtering out 7 companies from 20,400, the authors found that the ones that executed most successfully

To build an enduring great organization—whether in business or the social sectors—you need disciplined people who engage in disciplined thought and take disciplined action. Then you need the discipline to sustain momentum over a long period of time. This forms the backbone of the framework, laid out in four basic stages: Stage 1: Disciplined People

Jobs didn’t first go after the Next Big Thing, but instead he made the most of the Big Thing he already had.

Intel’s founders believed that innovation without discipline leads to disaster.

Their habits, disciplines, routines, and consistency were the keys that unlocked momentum for each. And they became unstoppable when Big Mo showed up to their party.

What is a good choice? Good shouldn’t be defined primarily in terms of education, skills, or specific prior experience (although these will certainly factor into the choice). The primary assessment of good should be, “Does this person fit with our values? Is this person willing to buy into what we’re all about? Is this person likely to live with ou