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Author: James C. Collins

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780066620992

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/11/2001

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2How to build an excellent team
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Chapter 3How to create the concept of excellence
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Chapter 4How to achieve excellence
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to Good to Great

Listening to the summary audiobook of "Good to Great" by Jim Collins offers a concise and engaging way to grasp the essential insights and principles behind transforming a good company into a great one. In a brief format, it distills key concepts such as the importance of leadership, the “Hedgehog Concept,” and the significance of a strong company culture. This accessible summary allows listeners to quickly absorb invaluable lessons on effective business strategies and success, making it an excellent resource for entrepreneurs, managers, and anyone interested in organizational excellence.

Author : James C. Collins

Jim Collins is a renowned management expert and best-selling business author, whose books include Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies, Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck—Why Some Thrive Despite Them All, and How The Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give In. He spent his early years teaching and researching at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, where he received the Distinguished Teaching Award. In 1995, he founded his own Management Lab, where he conducted research on business life with leaders of numerous corporate and social institutions. Jim has also served as senior manager and CEO of world-renowned companies such as Merck, Starbucks, Times Spiegel Group, and McKinsey & Company.

Key Insights from Good to Great

  • Great companies prioritize having the right people on the bus before deciding where to drive it. This concept emphasizes the importance of hiring and retaining talented individuals who align with the company's vision and values.
  • The 'Hedgehog Concept' is about identifying what a company can be best at, what drives its economic engine, and what it is deeply passionate about. This clarity helps organizations focus their strategies effectively for long-term success.
  • Level 5 Leadership is characterized by a unique blend of personal humility and professional will. Leaders who embody this quality contribute significantly to their companies' exceptional performance and lasting greatness.
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