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How to Go from Merely Good to Truly Great (Ep. 178)
Category: Education
Duration: 01:06:27
Publish Date: 2017-09-25 06:00:00
Description:

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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