Jason Calacanis: "You have to read Good To Great. It will change the way you look at startups"
Brian Armstrong: "The scientific method can be applied to business. This book draws powerful lessons from data."
Daniel Ek: "Good to great is a really interesting book."
One of Max Levchin's answers to "What’s your favorite business book you’d recommend to young entrepreneurs?"
Included on Jeff Bezos' list of books that Amazon employees refer to as “Jeff’s Reading List.”
Good To Great, by Jim Collins, is a compelling and insightful book that delves deep into what sets truly exceptional companies apart from their good counterparts.
Drawing from a comprehensive research project, Collins and his team identify a select group of companies that made the leap from good to great, and meticulously analyze their distinguishing characteristics.
The book explores the concept of Level 5 Leadership, which combines humility with an unwavering resolve for success, and how it is crucial in propelling an organization forward.
Collins emphasizes the importance of hiring the right people, ensuring that the company has the "right seat on the bus," and creating a culture of discipline.
He also investigates the Hedgehog Concept, which involves a focused approach to strategy that aligns perfectly with a company's core values and strengths.
Furthermore, Collins explores the role of technology and how it can support, rather than define, a company's success.
Good To Great not only provides valuable insights for leaders and executives, but also offers practical strategies and tools that can be applied to any organization aiming to achieve greatness.