Jim Collins
Mentioned in 18 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Bestselling business author known for seminal works including 'Built to Last,' 'Good to Great,' and 'How the Mighty Fall,' which provide frameworks for understanding organizational success and decline. His concepts—such as Packard's Law, productive paranoia, and the "genius of the and" in paradoxical thinking—are frequently referenced by podcast hosts and guests as foundational principles for business scaling, leadership development, and personal growth. Podcasters across entrepreneurship, self-help, and leadership genres cite his research and ideas to help audiences understand high-performance practices and organizational dynamics.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
My First Million · Apr 16, 2026
#1 Habit Expert: Here's how you become dramatically better
“Author of Good to Great; discussed concept of 'bewildering fog of success' with Duhigg”
PBD Podcast · Apr 7, 2026
Jiang Xueqin Finally Breaks His Silence With PBD | PBD #772
“Author of 'Why the Mighty Fall'; framework referenced for understanding empire decline patterns”
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford · Mar 27, 2026
The Sightseeing Flight and the Invisible Mountain
“Experienced pilot of Flight 901 who was blamed for the crash but exonerated by the royal commission investigation”
Mick Unplugged · Mar 23, 2026
Practice Makes Permanent: Transforming Leaders with Dr. Anthony Randall
“Author of 'Good to Great'; recommended by Dr. Randall as essential leadership reading”
Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey (Motivation, Self Help, and Mental Health) · Feb 16, 2026
Brandon Dawson: My Blueprint to Scaling Your Business to Nine Figures | Entrepreneurship | E27
“Author of 'Built to Last' and 'How the Mighty Fall'; influenced Brandon's business framework development”
Founder's Story · Feb 10, 2026
The Dark Side of Selling Your Company No One Warns You About | Ep 306 with Sunaina Sinha Haldea
“Author referenced for 'build to last' business philosophy”
The Nick Bare Podcast · Jan 19, 2026
157: 5 Traits of Highly Successful People
“Author of 'How the Mighty Fall' and 'From Good to Great' providing framework for understanding organizational decline stages and Packard's Law principles”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Jan 5, 2026
669: Oz Pearlman (Oz The Mentalist) - Overcoming Rejection, Getting the Reps, Always Following Up, Living with Gratitude, America's Got Talent, The Curiosity of Steven Spielberg, and Making Others Feel Seen
“Author of 'Good to Great'; Oz references his concept of productive paranoia and overpreperation”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Dec 8, 2025
665: Pat Lencioni - Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Fear-Based Success, Working Genius, Anticipating Objections, and The Hidden Cost of Proving Yourself
“Author and researcher; discussed field research methodology with Lencioni; referenced 'Good to Great' concepts”
The Home Service Expert Podcast · Nov 10, 2025
The Art of Leadership: Build Trust Overnight with Jeff Hancher
“Author of 'Good to Great' recommended as mindset-shifting leadership book”
Dare to Lead with Brené Brown · Oct 22, 2025
Brené and Adam Grant on Rewarding Effort With Time
“Author referenced for concept of 'tyranny of the or' versus 'genius of the and' in paradoxical thinking”
Discover Your Potential Podcast · Oct 19, 2025
Ramon Ray on Discover Your Full Potential sponsored by Acorns
“Author of 'The Flywheel' book about identifying simple business drivers that create momentum”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Oct 5, 2025
656: Dakota Meyer - Medal of Honor, The Battle of Ganjgal, Leadership Under Fire, The Loyalty Question, and What America Needs Right Now
“Author referenced for his teaching on the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people (episode 216)”
The Home Service Expert Podcast · Sep 29, 2025
The Reality of Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Misconceptions with Cameron Herold
“Author of Good to Great; quoted on flywheel concept and hedgehog principle for strategic focus”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Sep 7, 2025
652: Arthur Brooks - The Power of Teaching, The Arrival Fallacy, The Mad Scientist Profile, Lifting Heavy Weights, & The Two Best Practices To Be Happy
“Appeared on episode 216; discussed importance of surrounding yourself with the right people for long-term success”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Aug 31, 2025
651: Shaka Senghor - From Prison to Purpose: Breaking Mental Barriers, Working with Mentors, and Leading Through Vulnerability (How To Be Free)
“Discussed on episode 216 for his insight that 'your who' (the people you surround yourself with) is the single greatest determining factor in long-term success”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Aug 24, 2025
650: Michelle "Mace" Curran - Building a World-Class Team, Running an Excellent Debrief, Rebuilding Trust, Feedback Loops, & How To Turn Fear Into Your Superpower
“Referenced for insight on importance of 'who' in surrounding yourself with right people for success”
Next Level Pros · Aug 20, 2025
#160: How Alex Hormozi Cheats the System // Next Level Pros Podcast
“Author referenced for concept of maintaining both faith in vision and paranoia about present execution”