People who take credit in good times and blame external forces in bad times do not deserve to lead. End of story. Jim Collins on Fortune.com
Clock-building, not time-telling
Clock Builders focus on the organization as a whole, on the structure, attempting to strengthen existing structures, strategies, and culture. They focus not on building themselves, but building the organization — and building them to last.
Location, location, location
Conrad Hilton, when asked about the key to his phenomenal success, said, “there are three secrets to success in the hotel business: they are location, location, and location!”
