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James C. Collins IIIAmerican business consultant, writer and lecturer
Date of Birth: 25.01.1958
Country:  USA |
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James Collins III - American Business Consultant, Writer, and Lecturer
James Collins III is an American business consultant, writer, and lecturer who is renowned for his extensive work on the topics of company growth and stability. He regularly publishes his works in popular business magazines such as Harvard Business Review, Business Week, and Fortune. Moreover, he is well-known for his books, including "How the Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In", "Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies", and "Good to Great".
Education and Career
James Collins III began his research and teaching career at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, where he explored various aspects of business management. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the Distinguished Teaching Award in 1992. In 1995, Collins founded a management laboratory in Boulder, Colorado, where he continued his research while providing training for executives of large corporations and social sector organizations.
During his career, Collins has held positions of high responsibility at CNN International and various public organizations such as Johns Hopkins Medical School, Girl Scouts of America, Leadership Network of Churches, American Association of K-12 School Superintendents, and the United States Marine Corps.
Key Publications
James Collins III's research has formed the basis of five books, which have achieved great success. His first book, "Built to Last", remained on the Business Week bestseller list for six years and was translated into 25 different languages. His latest book, "How the Mighty Fall", also became a bestseller, topping the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Week lists. To date, it has sold 2.5 million copies and has been translated into 32 languages.
In his works, Collins extensively discusses the role of leaders in the activities of large organizations, presenting a unique hierarchy of managers. His books, including "How the Mighty Fall", "Built to Last", "Good to Great", and "Beyond Business: Overcoming Constraints and Building a Great Company", continue to enjoy immense popularity.
Personal Life
James Collins III is happily married to former athlete Joanne Ernst, and they have been together for twenty years. Collins often jokes that they split their possessions equally, although his wife makes all the decisions. In addition to his renowned works on management theory, Collins also republished the autobiography of his grandfather, Jimmy Collins, a renowned test pilot for the aviation company Grumman. The memoir, titled "Test Pilot", was a major success and was even adapted into a film, with Collins himself played by Clark Gable.
