Good to Great

by Jim Collins · 2001

Jim Collins's study of companies that made sustained transitions from good performance to exceptional performance.

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Ken GriffinFounder and CEO, Citadel

The CEO said that his book recommendation for anyone starting their career is Jim Collins' "Good to Great".

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Ken Griffin says young grads who are not interested in reading books about their field have 'picked the wrong career'

Business Insider reported Griffin's recommendation from an S&P Global interview about reading and career learning.

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Author of Good to Great and researcher on long-running company performance.

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