Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap--and Others Don'T
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap--and Others Don'T is a book by James C. Collins (2001), published by HarperBusiness. IX Coach's practice library cites it in 5 practices across 3 concepts; each one is listed below, so you can see exactly where this book is put to use.
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Practices on IX Coach that cite Good to Great
- Ruthlessly prune commitments outside the intersection
Once the intersection is visible, say no to opportunities — even good ones — that fall outside it.
The Hedgehog Concept
- Confront the brutal facts — regularly and specifically
Name the most uncomfortable true things about your current situation before acting, planning, or optimizing.
The Stockdale Paradox, Made Practical
- Apply the Stockdale Paradox to teams and leadership
As a leader or team member under pressure, model the simultaneous holding of faith and brutal facts — it is contagious in both directions.
- Confront the brutal facts while maintaining faith in the outcome
Hold two things at once: unflinching honesty about current reality and unwavering belief in ultimate success.
Level 5 Leadership: Humility and Will in Great Leaders
- Separate faith in the outcome from assessment of current facts
Hold the belief that you will prevail as distinct from the facts of your current situation — never let optimism about the end contaminate your view of the present.
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