Good to Great

Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't

By: Jim Collins

Narrated by: Jim Collins

Built To Last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the very beginning.

But what about companies that are not born with great DNA? How can good companies, mediocre companies, even bad companies achieve enduring greatness? Are there those that convert long-term mediocrity or worse into long-term superiority? If so, what are the distinguishing characteristics that cause a company to go from good to great?

Over five years, Jim Collins and his research team have analyzed the histories of 28 companies, discovering why some companies make the leap and others don't. The findings include:

• Level 5 Leadership: A surprising style, required for greatness.
• The Hedgehog Concept: Finding your three circles, to transcend the curse of competence.
• A Culture of Discipline: The alchemy of great results.
• Technology Accelerators: How good-to-great companies think differently about technology.
• The Flywheel and the Doom Loop: Why those who do frequent restructuring fail to make the leap.

A Real Classic

I have listened to this book three times now. The principles described in this book are fundamental to success regardless of what you do. They can be applied in all areas of life. Thanks to Jim Collins and his team for providing quality research on what works.

great listen

I had heard this book had great info in it, but dry to read. Listening was a great way to get the info. The author's passion for this topic draws you in, given he reads it, and it engages you in the story. Recommend it!

Great nuggets

Great book with practical examples. Enjoyed learning about companies I grew up with. Definitely recommend to others.

Great Business Book

Loved it! The concepts were clear and all made sense! This book gives some great ideas and directions for those looking to build their own business

Excellent book

Listening to this book was a game changer for me. It’s in my top 3 business/leadership books.