Q:Моим ученикам и учителям:Пусть поток добра никогда не иссякает(c)Q:Если не мы, то кто?Если не здесь, то где?Если не сейчас, то когда?Если не для королевства, то зачем?Не бойся мечтать.Аноним(c)Q:Если решите жить с высшей целью, есть несколько секретов, которые помогут вам в пути. Эти открытия я сд...
A well written, thoroughly researched, and actionable book on how to build great companies. A must read for any founder, CEO, or manager.Some fun quotes:Visionary companies distinguish their timeless core values and enduring purpose (which should never change) from their operating practices and busi...
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't by Jim Collins (?)
A bit too many corny catchphrases for my liking, but the content was solid.
I read this book with the hope that it would be absolutely revealing, eye-opening, inspiring...I was wrong.I guess I'll put this book under the same category as "The Tipping Point." (I DESPISE that book, so please if you like Malcom Gladwell, refrain from reading this review). While there are some s...
The chapter on leadership was very good and completely applicable to any time period. Where the book misses is in using specific company examples; a few of which are no longer around. I also thought there were too many charts and the appendix was a bit overwhelming - perhaps meant more for an academ...
I found this book interesting on two levels. One was the useful data that Collins and his team provide for what makes some companies truly great. These finding need not apply only to businesses--they can also apply to individuals, churches, etc. The second level that interested me was all of the his...
sometimes it's good to confirm your own knowledge about business. of course then you start to wonder why everyone isn't aware that promoting your CEO from within is the right way to go. and just because someone is currently working for the company does not mean they are unable to be revolutionary.
In my opinion, the best, common-wise business book written! 'Nuf said!
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