James C. Collins Mediocrity Quotations

The signature of mediocrity is chronic inconsistency.

The signature of mediocrity is chronic inconstancy. The signature of greatness is a disciplined and consistent focus on the right things.

The signature of mediocrity is not an unwillingness to change. The signature of mediocrity is inconsistency.

Mediocrity results first and foremost from management failure, not technological failure.

Those who build and perpetuate mediocrity...are motivated more by the fear of being left behind.