Jim Collins is a globally renowned author, who offers his esteemed advice to business leaders around the world. Having served as a Faculty Member at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, Jim has developed a strong foundation as a business and leadership expert. Available to hire as a keynote speaker, Jim is an excellent choice to book for events.
Jim possesses a bachelor’s degree in Mathematical Sciences and an MBA from Stanford University. He soon returned in a research and teaching capacity at the university and earned accolades for his teaching in the form of the Distinguished Teaching Award at Stanford University. Constantly learning himself, Jim refers to himself as a ‘student and teacher of what makes great companies tick’. To this effect, he studies what leads companies to success and what makes them struggle.
Bestselling author of “Good to Great” which was released in 2001, Jim is still winning accolades for it 20 years later. In 2023 the book was featured in the Thinkers50 Management Classics Booklist – an amazing feat. He is also the author of books such as “How the Mighty Fall”, “Built to Last” and “Great by Choice”. Jim’s books have collectively sold 10 million copies – solidifying his status as an expert on leadership and business success.
Selected as one of the 100 Great Living Business Minds in Forbes, Jim’s books have introduced some notable concepts in business that contribute to superior results, impact and sustained success. Having been included on the Thinkers50 list five times, Jim Collins is a thought leader. You may now hire him for a wide range of events where Jim speaks on topics such as business, what leads to success in business, entrepreneurship and leadership. Hire him today!
Books
Good to Great
Great by Choice
Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0
How the Mighty Fall
How to hire Jim Collins
Contact the Champions Speakers Agency to provisionally enquire about hiring Jim Collins for your next event, today. To get in touch, simply call an official booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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- 2023 – His book “Good to Great” was featured in the Thinkers50 Management Classics Booklist
- 2020 – Author of “Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0”
- 2019 – Listed in the Thinkers50
- 2019 – Author of “Turning the Flywheel”
- 2017 – Selected by Forbes as one of the 100 Great Living Business Minds
- 2011 – Author of “Great by Choice”
- 2009 – Author of “How the Mighty Fall”
- 2001 – Author of “Good to Great”, which has sold 3 million copies so far
- 1994 – Author of “Built to Last”
- 1992 – Recipient of the Distinguished Teaching Award for his role as Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business
