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Good to Great
- Narrated by: Jim Collins
- Length: 9 hrs and 58 mins
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Summary
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Can a good company become a great one? If so, how?
After a five-year research project, Jim Collins concludes that good to great can and does happen. In this book, he uncovers the underlying variables that enable any type of organisation to make the leap from good to great while other organisations remain only good. Rigorously supported by evidence, his findings are surprising - at times even shocking - to the modern mind.
Good to Great achieves a rare distinction: a management book full of vital ideas that reads as well as a fast-paced novel. It is widely regarded as one of the most important business books ever written.
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- Anonymous User
- 19-07-21
One of the best business books that I've read
One of the best business books that I've read so far.
What differentiated this book compared to other books on the subject is that while other business authors that I've read tended to formulate ideas, patterns and a narrative based on select anecdotal evidence (typically CEOs they're friends with), Jim Collins and his team set out to find common characteristics of companies going from good to great using scientific methods and based on well-defined criteria, THEN contacted key (ex)management of these companies to find out what were the key factors in their transformations.
The Level 5 leader, Hedgehog Concept and the Flywheel are all now well-known terms with successful technology companies and it was interesting to find out that all of them are formulated based on rigorous research.
The book contains multiple engaging stories from the select companies and the reading of the book (I listened on Audible) is very entertaining.
Highly recommended.
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- Mr. James A. Bolton
- 20-12-22
Highly Recommend
For anyone in business or any organisation, this is a must read. Also for any individual who aspires to improve.
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- Amazon Customer
- 11-04-23
Loved it.
As an entrepreneur, this book has given me food for thought of where to take my company, and what not to do.
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- Alexander
- 11-04-24
Extremely Insightful
Started my own business 2-3 years, we are now in the start-up to scale-up phase. The chapters and topics in this book, are a great help in building a better company that will eventually grow great ;). Thank you Jim Collins!
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- Ewel
- 15-06-23
Practical
The research and insight has been great. very helpful to maintain stamina when both building a company and driving personal growth.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-06-21
Excellent book.
An excellent brilliantly delivered and narrated. Lots of great concepts and learning to reflect on a apply in your own organisation. Sadly, I don't recall ever working for a Level 5 leader.
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- aqil
- 20-06-21
A Must Listen
Excellent book with fundamental insights, applicable today. It'll require a few listens to digest. Still applicable today if you follow the basic principles but adapt it to current needs.
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- Kay
- 06-02-22
Timeless principles
If you want to growth personally and professionally and develop your leadership skills, then you ought to read and apply the principles from this book!
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- Anonymous User
- 28-11-22
First who then what
Excellent book to get understand about the importance of the right people at the right place. Not to do list also something new for me.
Reader could have given quite more emotions! Overall, it's great!
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- Salimide
- 10-01-22
Interesting points how you can suceed
I just love that the author's findings are that the most successful achievers are modest, wanting input from others, self critical, almost selfless for the bigger cause, disciplined and not scared to cut dead meat off.
Only small niggle is that the narrator's tone reminds me of a preacher in church. He is certainly passionate about his subject which is wonderful.
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