Head: (5 of 5)
Heart: (3.5 of 5)
Leadership Applicability: (5 of 5)
Some companies are born great because of their founder. Most companies are simply good...at best. Without the "genetic" advantage, Jim Collins has found through rigorous studies and analysis of 28 companies the major elements that made good companies turn great. The book is well organized. It is filled with facts, figures, and anecdotes that make it a fast read and highly applicable for all leaders. Here are some examples of his findings that separate good from great companies.

• Leadership: Humility and will were the overwhelming characteristics of the leaders of good-to-great companies during the crucial time of transition.
  
• Right People: Once you have the right people in place, then create a strategy to greatness; this is the opposite of what we have a tendency to do.
  
• Reality Check: Be clear about the reality of your situation. If you continue using the same strategy, you will not capture more market share.
  

Not only does Collins provide elements of great companies, he also breaks it further down into what those elements mean in every practice. This makes it easier for leaders to know the behaviors they need to demonstrate.

For the short-term, read the one-page summary at the end of each chapter. This will provide you with a practical understanding of the concepts for Good to Great. Buy it.