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In a world of constant change, the fundamentals are more important than ever.

James C. Collins

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James C. Collins
Age: 66
Born: 1958
Born: January 25
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Businessperson
Journalist
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Boulder
Colorado
Fundamentals
Communication
Constant
Change
Ever
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World

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