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Great leadership begins with people, not plans!
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People first. No matter how prepared we think we are, the next challenge is always somewhere on the horizon. When those moments arrive, the most important question isn’t what’s our strategy….it’s who is on our team?
Strategy and execution absolutely matter. But great leadership begins with getting the right people in the right seats. That idea sits at the heart of Good to Great, Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by leadership guru Jim Collins, and its wisdom may be even more relevant today than when the book was first published in 2001.
That truth became unmistakably clear in the spring of 2020. As the world shifted almost overnight during the COVID-19 pandemic, no one knew what challenges were coming—or how long they would last. Organizations with strong, capable, and adaptable people were far better positioned to navigate the unknown than those without them.
Change is unpredictable. But when you surround yourself with great people, uncertainty becomes less threatening and often surprisingly full of opportunity.
👉 Quick Action Step:
Take a moment to look closely at your team. Are the right people in the right seats? If changes need to be made, don’t start with structure or strategy, start with clarity. Identify the one conversation, decision, or support step that will move your team closer to having the right people positioned to succeed when the next challenge arrives.
Book Recommendation:
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't.
By Jim Collins
Purchase this book! https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996
Two Tips
In this short clip, Jim Collins reflects on the powerful role mentors have played in shaping his thinking and leadership perspective, underscoring that learning from others is not just helpful but essential. He reminds us that the wisdom we gain from trusted guides can accelerate our growth and broaden our impact in ways we might never achieve alone.
“People are not your most important asset.… the right people are.”
- Jim Collins
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