Jim Collins

Jim Collins (born 1958) is an American author, lecturer and business consultant on leadership and what makes great companies tick. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematical Sciences and an MBA from Stanford University, and honorary doctoral degrees from the University of Colorado and the Peter F . Drucker Graduate School of Management at Claremont Graduate University.

Collins began his research and teaching career at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he received the Distinguished Teaching Award in 1992. In 1995, he founded a management laboratory in Boulder, Colorado, where he conducts research and engages executives from the corporate and social sectors. Besides his work in the business sector, Collins also has a passion for the social sectors, such as education, healthcare, government, and cause-driven non-profits. He has authored/ co-authored 6 books, including Good to Great, Built to Last, How the Mighty Fall, and Great by Choice. For more details, visit jimcollins.com