Wisdom From The Top with Guy Raz Built to Last: Jim Collins
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Jul 12, 2023 
Jim Collins, influential business writer and researcher, discusses his career trajectory and the importance of people in building a successful company. He shares insights on Procter & Gamble's success, the concept of 'preserve the core, stimulate progress', and the flywheel effect in business strategy.
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Jim and Joanne's Rapid Bond
- Jim and Joanne connected deeply due to their shared difficult upbringings during an eight-mile run.
- They committed quickly, seeing in each other an unbreakable ability to commit through life's hardships.
Boeing Sparked Jim's Passion
- Jim discovered his passion for understanding great companies while researching Boeing's story at McKinsey.
- He saw business as a human drama full of epic struggles and audacious bets, sparking his lifelong research path.
Supporting Joanne's Ironman Dream
- Jim Collins left a promising career to support his wife Joanne's pursuit of triathlon greatness.
- He managed her sponsorships and logistics as she won the Ironman World Championship in 1985.