Turning the Flywheel

“Every large organization will eventually have multiple sub-flywheels spinning about, each with its own nuance. But to achieve greatest momentum, they should be held together by an underlying logic. And each flywheel should clearly fit within and contribute to the whole.” - Jim Collins, Turning the Flywheel

“True discipline requires the independence of mind to reject pressures to conform in ways incompatible with values, performance standards, and long-term aspirations.

The only legitimate form of discipline, is self-self discipline, having the inner will to do whatever it takes to create a great outcome, no matter how difficult. When you have disciplined people, you don’t need hierarchy. When you have disciplined thought, you don’t need bureaucracy. When you have disciplined action you don’t need excessive controls. When you combine a culture of discipline with and ethic of entrepreneurship, you get a powerful mixture that correlates with performance.” - Jim Collins, Turning the Flywheel