Jim Collins

Jim Collins is an American author, researcher, and business consultant known for his groundbreaking work on corporate performance and leadership. A graduate of Stanford University with degrees in Mathematical Sciences and Business Administration, Collins began his career at McKinsey & Company and later taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he earned the Distinguished Teaching Award.

He founded the Management Laboratory in Boulder, Colorado, where he continues to study why some organizations endure while others fail. His other bestsellers include Built to Last, How the Mighty Fall, and Great by Choice. Collins’s work has influenced leaders across corporate, government, and nonprofit sectors, reinforcing one core message: greatness is not reserved for the few—it’s achievable through discipline, focus, and enduring values.