A quick supplemental (about 40 pages) to Jim Collins' "Good to Great" — focused on the social sector. Arguably, as he points out, leaders in the social sector who manage to effectively lead are better equipped to lead in wider society, including at for-profit organizations. This, he argues, is due to the less concentrated authority the typical executive has in social sector, which requires stakeholder stewardship and accountability to the organization's mission.

"The social sectors have one compelling advantage: desperate craving for meaning in our lives. Purity of mission (...) has the power to ignite passion and commitment. The right people can often attract money, but money by itself can never attract the right people." (p. 16)

Short, concise, and a breath of fresh air. I'm grateful for Jim Collins taking the key concepts from his book "Good to Great" and applying them to the social sector. As a pastor of a new church plant I found his insights extremely helpful and encouraging. Now to tackle "Good to Great" to better develop myself as a leader.

This book, I read early on in my management career. It was a great starting point to get the ‘jest’ of leadership and the ‘how to get people on your bus.’ Short, easy read, less than 50 pages; I would recommend this book to anyone getting into a team environment or embarking on a management role either in a non-profit or a business. The main points can be interchangeable in both avenues.
The biggest takeaway from this book was that progress is key, and quantifying that progress is the best measure to track your results, in whatever capacity that might be. The next biggest point of the book is ‘leadership is local.’ Being a manager is one thing, but being a leader means, that your team is doing the right thing, following your play, driving results, when you are not around because they believe in the mission and the vision.

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1 hour read, but will need go back and invest time in the graphs and charts to truly appreciate the book.
It also gives you a good insight on how deep of a writer he is before tackling his full books. Great introduction book for Anyone debating to read his other books. Provides a quick overview view and helps you to establish goals when it’s not as simple as profit.

This book changed my life and set me to dreaming. A must read for all non-profits, servant or volunteer leaders and anyone desiring to change the world!

繁體中文版書名：《從A到A+的社會》

It’s Good To Great in the Social Sector

This monograph was good for the social sectors. I really like how it related to the work that I do on a daily basis and some of the issues that I encounter as a university administrator and leader in my organization.

Good guidebook.

nice book

Lots of info in a short space

Straight talk, to the point about reframing one's perspective around non-profit and business model differences. Wish I'd read this long ago.

I really find value in this book. I read it when it first came out and in the decade or so since, have twice turned back to it for a pick me up. So practical, down to earth and helpful. Particularly for individuals and organizations that are reevaluating strategic direction toward realizing their mission-more than seeking to gain recognition for being great.

read during the London trip, this seems to be an extension of "Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't", which I haven't read yet. Well structured when introducing the methods.