Ross Dempsey

“become conscious of the contents that press upward from the unconscious.”
― C.G. Jung, Memories, Dreams, Reflections

“* Includes your core values and purpose”
― Jim Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't

“comparison companies frequently tried to jump right to breakthrough via an acquisition or merger. It never worked. Often with their core business under siege, the comparison companies would dive into a big acquisition as a way to increase growth, diversify away their troubles, or make a CEO look good. Yet they never addressed the fundamental question: “What can we do better than any other company in the world, that fits our economic denominator and that we have passion for?” They never learned the simple truth that, while you can buy your way to growth, you absolutely cannot buy your way to greatness. Two big mediocrities joined together never make one great company.”
― Jim Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't

“if it were a hiring decision (rather than a “should this person get off the bus?” decision), would you hire the person again? Second, if the person came to tell you that he or she is leaving to pursue an exciting new opportunity, would you feel terribly disappointed or secretly relieved?”
― Jim Collins, Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't