Collins Leadership Theory
Jim Collins brings to light a new theory of happiness and success after his visit to West Point. “A balanced approach to life and leadership” can help any aspiring leader find happiness, success, and motivation in their career and give them a sense of victory. Collins points out though, that in order to feel this sense of victory, one must also be prepared to experience the act of failing. This sense of failing can help set a foundation for being a humbled and more respectful leader as well. There are three stages to his theory that include success, growth, and service that Collins has laid out in a triangle design. Service is stated by Collins to be “a cause or purpose we are passionately dedicated to and are willing to suffer and sacrifice
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This is one of the most important topics to an aspiring leader. They can never be afraid of learning and expanding their skills. Collins pairs this topic with the word “challenge” which is also very fitting for the topic. With every challenge in a career comes the opportunity for growth. This helps with the ever expanding skill set a new leader will develop. Aspiring leaders should welcome all challenges while using their service skills of loyalty to help get them through the challenges. How they adapt to the challenges thrown at them will determine the success of their career. This also ties in the ability to be a leader when necessary and a follower as well that was discussed earlier. The third part of Collins triangle is the topic of success. This is the biggest drive for any leader. Leaders become leaders because of their thirst for success. An important aspect that Collins reinforces in this topic is the aspect of helping others. Success cannot be acquired without the desire to want to help others. Anyone who thinks they can be a successful leader without any help from others will fail. This has to be instilled from the very beginning of a leadership career. When you start to help others you will receive their support as well. This can only lead to greater
This is one of the most important topics to an aspiring leader. They can never be afraid of learning and expanding their skills. Collins pairs this topic with the word “challenge” which is also very fitting for the topic. With every challenge in a career comes the opportunity for growth. This helps with the ever expanding skill set a new leader will develop. Aspiring leaders should welcome all challenges while using their service skills of loyalty to help get them through the challenges. How they adapt to the challenges thrown at them will determine the success of their career. This also ties in the ability to be a leader when necessary and a follower as well that was discussed earlier. The third part of Collins triangle is the topic of success. This is the biggest drive for any leader. Leaders become leaders because of their thirst for success. An important aspect that Collins reinforces in this topic is the aspect of helping others. Success cannot be acquired without the desire to want to help others. Anyone who thinks they can be a successful leader without any help from others will fail. This has to be instilled from the very beginning of a leadership career. When you start to help others you will receive their support as well. This can only lead to greater