The College Info Geek Podcast: Study Tips& Advice for Students   /     How to Go from Merely Good to Truly Great (Ep. 178)

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Some companies are born great, but for those that aren't, what does it take to cross the threshold? We talk about "Good to Great" by Jim Collins.

Subtitle
Some companies are born great, but for those that aren't, what does it take to cross the threshold? We talk about "Good to Great" by Jim Collins.
Duration
01:06:27
Publishing date
2017-09-25 11:00
Contributors
  Thomas Frank
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Some companies are born great, but for those that aren't, what does it take to cross the threshold? We talk about "Good to Great" by Jim Collins.

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Timestamps:

  • 0:01:19 - What is “Good to Great” about?
  • 0:06:21 - How to measure and classify companies as great
  • 0:12:58 - How to properly manage a company
  • 0:18:28 - Several “levels” of leaders and easing other people’s work
  • 0:22:16 - Giving credit where its due without being too humble
  • 0:27:39 - Choosing an area to pursue with the hedgehog concept
  • 0:34:11 - The Stockdale paradox and confronting harsh realities
  • 0:38:19 - Getting feedback as soon as possible
  • 0:41:30 - Sponsor: FreshBooks (Working as a freelancer)
  • 0:44:07 - Building momentum with the flywheel concept
  • 0:52:56 - Using the right technologies
  • 1:00:49 - Letting the fruits of your labors speak for themselves
  • 1:03:24 - Conclusion

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