Beyond Entrepreneurship

Ready to turn your small business into an enduring great company? This summary reveals the timeless principles legendary founders use to move beyond the survival stage. Learn the disciplined framework you need to build a visionary organization that lasts for generations. Discover how to master the four key stages of leadership, from disciplined time management to creating a powerful company culture. You’ll get practical strategies for setting a clear vision, hiring the right people, and building a business that thrives long after you're gone.

Jim Collins is a globally revered student and teacher of what makes great companies tick, having authored or co-authored six books that have sold more than ten million copies worldwide. His lifelong passion for this question began at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he started his research and teaching career. Collins now operates a self-designed management laboratory in Boulder, Colorado, dedicating his career to rigorously investigating the drivers of enduring corporate success, which form the bedrock of this book.