Built to Last: Enduring Habits of Visionary Companies by Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras

16/04/2025 17 min

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Episode Synopsis

"Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies" explores the enduring success of exceptional corporations by contrasting them with comparable firms. The authors identify key characteristics that distinguish these visionary companies, emphasizing the importance of a deeply ingrained core ideology that remains constant while the company relentlessly pursues progress and adapts to change. The study challenges several myths about corporate success, such as the necessity of charismatic leaders or having a specific set of correct core values. Ultimately, the book argues that building a lasting company is more about "clock building"—creating a robust organization—than "time telling"—relying on brilliant ideas or individual genius, and highlights the significance of organizational alignment to achieve long-term greatness.