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jwelchans's review against another edition
5.0
To anyone who lives in the real world, this book is essential. It's principles are as true in the business world as they are in personal life. I've read many times and intend to go back yearly.
vickyhu21's review against another edition
inspiring
medium-paced
4.25
- Have a hedge hog concept
- Live a balanced life: find love in someone, something to do, something to keep you active
- Be a level 5 leader: transformational leadership over transactional leadership
ranahabib's review against another edition
5.0
9/10
Genuinely one of the best non-ficton & business books that I've ever read.
I loved every second of it. I also loved how much of what Collins talks about can be applied to both business and personal development.
Phenomenal book!
Genuinely one of the best non-ficton & business books that I've ever read.
I loved every second of it. I also loved how much of what Collins talks about can be applied to both business and personal development.
Phenomenal book!
aburnss's review against another edition
5.0
I appreciated how data driven this book was, it was interesting to read about how more nebulous topics of "greatness" in companies were researched and distilled down into simple takeaways.
My favorite part of the final conclusion was Collins' argument for "why be great?" and the argument that it is no more work to be great, in fact it often simply involves focusing less effort into things that don't matter and putting everything all-in on what does matter (your hedgehog concept).
Each of the points on the path to greatness were wonderfully woven together with data-driven examples, quotes from interviews, and just enough historical context to emphasize the magnitude of decisions that were made in the past. I would consider this a must-read for people running a business or in positions of leadership, and a very interesting and insightful read for anyone else.
My favorite part of the final conclusion was Collins' argument for "why be great?" and the argument that it is no more work to be great, in fact it often simply involves focusing less effort into things that don't matter and putting everything all-in on what does matter (your hedgehog concept).
Each of the points on the path to greatness were wonderfully woven together with data-driven examples, quotes from interviews, and just enough historical context to emphasize the magnitude of decisions that were made in the past. I would consider this a must-read for people running a business or in positions of leadership, and a very interesting and insightful read for anyone else.