Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't by James Collins

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Essential Reads - Business and Strategy

David Pires

15 episodes

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Essential Reads – Business & Strategy brings you the key insights and big ideas from the world’s most influential business books. From leadership frameworks to winning strategies, each episode unpacks practical lessons from books that have shaped industries and careers. Whether you're a founder, executive, or future leader, get the takeaways you need—in under 30 minutes—to think smarter and lead better.

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Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't by James Collins

Essential Reads - Business and Strategy

18 minutes 49 seconds

5 months ago

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't by James Collins

In this episode, we dive into Jim Collins’ landmark book Good to Great, exploring the research-backed principles that help companies make the leap from mediocrity to sustained excellence. We unpack key concepts like Level 5 Leadership, The Hedgehog Concept, The Flywheel Effect, and more, sharing insights on how disciplined leadership, confronting reality, and leveraging technology drive lasting success. We also discuss critiques such as survivorship bias and how these lessons apply today, especially for established organisations seeking growth and adaptability. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or business enthusiast, this episode offers practical takeaways from one of the most influential business books of our time.

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This episode is an educational overview of Good to Great by Jim Collins. All rights remain with the original author and publishers. Content is provided under fair use for commentary and learning purposes only.