author: jerry i porras

Nor is it about just having a corporate vision. This is a book about something far more important, enduring, and substantial. This is a book about visionary companies.

" Filled with hundreds of specific examples and organized into a coherent framework of practical concepts that can be applied by managers and entrepreneurs at all levels, Built to Last provides a master blueprint for building organizations ...

Visionary companies are built by visionary leaders, whose ideas live on long after their death. This book examines 18 world class companies and the reasons for their success.

Presenting new insight into such companies as 3M, Walt Disney, and General Electric, a study on what makes companies successful examines their flexibility, ideology, and strong purpose.

... book ! " - Marshall Goldsmith , executive coach and author / coeditor of 22 books , including The Leader of the Future and What Got You Here Won't Get You There " An incredible book and a must read for anyone interested in achieving ...