Today I finished Good to Great by Jim Collins, a book that examines how good companies have become great and why others have failed.

The book is based on findings from a research project that took 5 years to complete. I love non-fiction, and research is definitely my cup of tea, so this book was a big treat. The findings in this book are simply fascinating!

Good to Great taught me that discipline is one of the key factors in making a transformation from good to great possible. But besides discipline, I learned a great deal about leadership and concepts that great leaders (level 5 leaders) use to make positive and lasting change.

If you’re interested in reading a synopsis of the study before checking out the book, there’s a great article available on Jim Collins’ site that goes through all of the findings — and if you’re impressed by what you see, I would strongly recommend the book. You’ll learn a lot, whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or just a worker like me 🙂