{"id":901,"date":"2024-10-17T13:31:56","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T13:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niblits.com\/blog\/?p=901"},"modified":"2025-03-28T14:17:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T14:17:35","slug":"good-to-great-how-to-building-an-unstoppable-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niblits.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/good-to-great-how-to-building-an-unstoppable-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Good to Great &#8211; How to Building an Unstoppable Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#F6F6F9\" style=\"width:100%;margin:0 auto;background-color:#F6F6F9\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"ck-section\" style=\"margin:30px auto 0px auto\">\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%;margin:0 auto;max-width:800px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"800\" style=\"background-color:#ffffff;background-size:cover;background-position:center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\">\n<div class=\"ck-inner-section ck-padding-left-mobile-friendly ck-padding-right-mobile-friendly\" style=\"padding:40px 36px 24px 36px\">\n<div style=\"margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\">\n<table class=\"ck-layout-block ck-layout-stack\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" bgcolor=\"transparent\" style=\"background-color:transparent;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;margin:0px 0px 0px 0px;overflow:hidden;background-size:cover;background-position:center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"ck-column ck-column-stack ck-column-1\" width=\"50%\" style=\"background-size:cover;background-position:center;vertical-align:top\">\n<div style=\"padding:0px 0px 0px 0px\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"text-align:center;float:none\" class=\"email-image\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">\n<figure style=\"margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:12px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:800px;width:100%\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.filekitcdn.com\/e\/oh4UyimtaVpDdq4v3xpjNZ\/EYj7oHsTocEWDETZgrRxx\" width=\"800\" height=\"auto\" style=\"border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;width:800px;height:auto;object-fit:contain\"><\/div><figcaption style=\"text-align:center\">\u200b<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-family:-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#4D4D4D;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-transform:none;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:8px\" class=\"\">\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding-left:20px\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"ck-column ck-column-2\" width=\"50%\" style=\"background-size:cover;background-position:center;vertical-align:top\">\n<div style=\"padding:0px 0px 0px 0px\">\n<p style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:16px;color:#4F4F4F;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-align:right;text-transform:none;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:8px\" class=\"\">\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ck-section\" style=\"margin:0px auto 0px auto\">\n<table cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"width:100%;margin:0 auto;max-width:800px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"800\" style=\"background-color:#fff;background-size:cover;background-position:center\" bgcolor=\"#fff\">\n<div class=\"ck-inner-section ck-padding-left-mobile-friendly ck-padding-right-mobile-friendly\" style=\"padding:30px 36px 40px 36px\">\n<div style=\"margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\">\n<h2 style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:32px;color:#222222;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.25;text-transform:none;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:36px\" class=\"\"><strong>First Who, Then What: The People Priority<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#333333;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-transform:none\" class=\"\">Hi Reader,<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#333333;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-transform:none\" class=\"\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Today&#8217;s Niblit:<\/strong> Jim Collins reveals in &#8220;Good to Great&#8221; that exceptional companies focus on getting the right people on board before deciding on strategy or vision. This &#8220;First Who, Then What&#8221; approach is a cornerstone of transforming good companies into great ones.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#333333;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-transform:none\" class=\"\"><strong>\ud83d\udd11 Key Insight:<\/strong> Great companies prioritize who is on their team over what the team will do. It&#8217;s like assembling an all-star sports team before deciding on the game plan. These companies get the right people on the bus, the wrong people off the bus, and the right people in the right seats\u2014and only then figure out where to drive the bus.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#333333;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-transform:none\" class=\"\">This approach is counterintuitive. Most of us believe that great vision comes first, followed by getting people to implement it. But Collins found that great companies do the opposite. They understand that with the right people, you can adapt to any changes in direction or strategy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#333333;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-transform:none\" class=\"\">Why does this matter? Because in a rapidly changing world, a great company needs people who can adapt and excel, regardless of the specific challenges that arise. The right people are your most valuable asset in navigating uncertainty and seizing opportunities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#333333;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-transform:none\" class=\"\"><strong>\ud83e\udd89 Nibble of Wisdom:<\/strong> With the right team, the &#8220;what&#8221; will take care of itself.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#333333;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-transform:none\" class=\"\"><strong>\ud83d\udee0\ufe0f Practical Tip:<\/strong> When hiring, focus more on character, work ethic, and cultural fit than on specific skills that can be learned.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#333333;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-transform:none\" class=\"\"><strong>\ud83d\ude80 Quick Action:<\/strong> Review your team. Identify one &#8220;right&#8221; person who might be in the wrong role and consider how to better align their position with their strengths.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#333333;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-transform:none\" class=\"\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Further Exploration:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"unordered_list\" style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#333333;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-align:left;text-transform:none\">\n<li class=\"list_item\"><span>How might your hiring process change if you prioritized &#8220;who&#8221; over &#8220;what&#8221;?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list_item\"><span>Take a look at how focusing on <a href=\"https:\/\/athleticdirectoru.com\/articles\/why-the-rutgers-scarlet-knights-are-proving-that-greatness-is-a-choice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#FF630B\">the &#8220;First Who&#8221; principle helped this football team<\/a> go from good to great. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list_item\"><span>Reflect on how your organization might benefit from a &#8220;First Who&#8221; approach to major decisions or initiatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#333333;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-transform:none\" class=\"\"><strong>\ud83c\udfac Wrapup:<\/strong> Remember, great vision without great people is irrelevant. When you <strong>focus first on building an exceptional team<\/strong>, you create the foundation for adaptability, innovation, and sustained success. It&#8217;s not just about having a bus full of people\u2014it&#8217;s about having a bus full of the right people.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#333333;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-transform:none\" class=\"\"><strong>\ud83d\udd17 Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"unordered_list\" style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#333333;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-align:left;text-transform:none\">\n<li class=\"list_item\"><span>Check out<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0066620996\/ref=nosim?tag=niblits-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#FF630B\"> <strong>Good to Great<\/strong> by Jim Collins<\/a> on Amazon<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list_item\"><span>\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3LX7HVc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#FF630B\"><em>Good to Great<\/em> on Kindle<\/a>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"list_item\"><span>\u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WVepkJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"color:#FF630B\"><em>Good to Great<\/em> Audiobook<\/a>\u200b<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#333333;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-transform:none\" class=\"\"><strong>People first, strategy second,<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family:Arial, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#333333;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-transform:none\" class=\"\">Tom &#8220;still assembling the dream team&#8221; Bernthal<\/p>\n<table class=\"ck-layout-block ck-layout-stack\" width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#f9f9f9\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9f9;padding:18px 18px 18px 18px;margin:24px 0px 24px 0px;overflow:hidden;background-size:cover;background-position:center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"ck-column ck-column-stack ck-column-1\" width=\"35%\" style=\"background-size:cover;background-position:center;vertical-align:top\">\n<div style=\"padding:0px 0px 0px 0px\">\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"text-align:center;float:none\" class=\"email-image\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">\n<figure style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:200px;width:100%\">\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.filekitcdn.com\/e\/oh4UyimtaVpDdq4v3xpjNZ\/2FXTkbpNBwAh35ubbC2sG7\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" style=\"border-radius:9999px 9999px 9999px 9999px;width:200px;height:200px;object-fit:cover\">\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table width=\"100%\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"text-align:center;float:none\" class=\"email-image\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">\n<figure style=\"margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:12px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:800px;width:100%\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.filekitcdn.com\/e\/oh4UyimtaVpDdq4v3xpjNZ\/2CrcobkpKHMN2FyPFwC39G\" width=\"800\" height=\"auto\" style=\"border-radius:4px 4px 4px 4px;width:800px;height:auto;object-fit:contain\"><\/div><figcaption style=\"text-align:center\">Tom, Chief Niblr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding-left:30px\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"ck-column ck-column-2\" width=\"65%\" style=\"background-size:cover;background-position:center;vertical-align:middle\">\n<div style=\"padding:0px 0px 0px 0px\">\n<h2 style=\"font-family:Charter, Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;font-size:32px;color:#000000;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.25;text-transform:none;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"\">Thank you!<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-family:Verdana, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;font-size:20px;color:#4d4d4d;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0;line-height:1.5;text-transform:none;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:8px\" class=\"\">Thank you for joining the Niblits community. 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