The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk

687: Jim Collins - What To Make of a Life, The 3 Types of Luck, Inflection Points, Cliffs, Encodings, Navigating the Fog, the Art of Getting People To Want To Do What Must Be Done, and Reconnecting with an Old Friend

May 10, 2026·1h 44m·7-min readinterviewbusiness
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Jim Collins reflects on how personal cliffs, fog, and self-knowledge shaped his life and work, emphasizing that sustained excellence comes not from inherited traits but from aligning with one’s intrinsic encodings and making a high return on luck.


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Jim CollinsRyan HawkDolores CollinsJoanne CollinsBrent B. ShoreJim Collins

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What to Make of a Lifeby Jim CollinsGood to Greatby Jim CollinsBuilt to Lastby Jim CollinsThe Price of Becomingby Ryan Hawk

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