#483: Jim Collins on The Value of Small Gestures, Unseen Sources of Power, and More

Well hello, boys and girls, ladies and gyms, Damascus Aaballeros. This is Tim Ferris and welcome to another episode of the Tim Ferris Show, where it is my job to deconstruct world class performers of all different types from all different industries, areas of expertise. My guest today, back by popular request, is Jim Collins. Jim Collins is a student and teacher of what makes great companies tick and a Socratic advisor, we'll explain what that means, to leaders throughout the business and social sectors. His first appearance on this podcast was easily one of the most popular of all of 2019. People went bananas. So the hope is that we bottle some of that lightning again in this round two. And we cover a lot of new ground. For those who don't know Jim, Jim has invested more than twenty five years in rigorous research and has authored or co authored six books that have sold more than ten million copies worldwide in total. They include good to great The number one bestseller that examines why some companies make the leap to superior results and its companion work, good to great, and the social sectors. The enduring classic, Built to Last, many of you will know that, which explores how some leaders built companies that remain visionary for generations, how the mighty fall.

Just In some ways the exact opposite, which delves into how once great companies can self-destruct, and great by choice, which is about thriving in chaos, why some do, and others don't. Don't. And now he's updated his debut book, Beyond Entrepreneurship for the twenty first century. Beyond Entrepreneurship Two Po. is the title, subtitle, turning your business into an enduring great company. is the subtitle is available now everywhere books are sold. Lesser known

And as a teaser. For those who didn't pick this up in the first episode, Jim has been an avid rock climber for more than forty years and has completed single day ascents of El Capitan and Half Dome in Yosemite Valley. Those of you in rock climbing will know just how serious those accomplishments are. And he has many other interests, many other skills, and is an all around fascinating character. So without further ado Jim Collins, JimCollins.com is where you can find all things. Jim Please enjoy.

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