Leading Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The book was a huge business bestseller and served as a guide for managers for many years to come. Yet, 40 years later, few now speak of the book. When the book project started in 1978, the U.S. Interest rates on real estate loans had climbed to 20 percent and higher. was in the midst of an economic quagmire.

Waterman 250

Waterman Bureaucracy Bottom-up Real Estate 250

Tanveer Naseer

JULY 12, 2016

In “ Good to Great ”, Jim Collins lamented the trend of boards that become “enamored with charismatic CEOs,” a tendency that, he concluded, was “most damaging” for “the long-term health of companies.” It’s natural for strong leaders to feel they make a vital difference to everything—and everyone—in an organization.

Kaplan 100

Kaplan CEO Real Estate CFO 100

Steve Farber

MARCH 8, 2009

This morning we received our first submission (which is pretty good considering the book’s been out for less than a week, and the real promotional push won’t happen until the end of the month). Thanks for the book. This is the beginning. I hope to expand it and report on it’s success soon.&#. Thanks, Ricky!

Project 40

Project Real Estate Collins Engineering 40

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Out of the 17 US Companies selected by Jim Collins in his book Built to Last studied, ten are headquartered in small towns. In addition, the cheap real estate price, fresh air and beautiful environment in small places are increasingly big draws for family-minded folk. It's the same in Europe.

Real Estate 12

Real Estate Telecommunications Collins Transportation 12

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2012

For those interested in engaging classic literature, Wikipedia has a list of "The 100 Best Books of All Time," and Modern Library has picks for novels and nonfiction. I've only included books I've actually read, and I tried to compile a list that includes history, literature, psychology, and how-to. That's a tough question.

Books 22

Books Cialdini Christensen Collins 22

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2012

For those interested in engaging classic literature, Wikipedia has a list of "The 100 Best Books of All Time," and Modern Library has picks for novels and nonfiction. I've only included books I've actually read, and I tried to compile a list that includes history, literature, psychology, and how-to. That's a tough question.

Books 18

Books Cialdini Christensen Collins 18