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The Hedgehog and the Fox

Author : Isaiah Berlin
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400846633
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book The Hedgehog and the Fox written by Isaiah Berlin and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-02 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing." This ancient Greek aphorism, preserved in a fragment from the poet Archilochus, describes the central thesis of Isaiah Berlin's masterly essay on Leo Tolstoy and the philosophy of history, the subject of the epilogue to War and Peace. Although there have been many interpretations of the adage, Berlin uses it to mark a fundamental distinction between human beings who are fascinated by the infinite variety of things and those who relate everything to a central, all-embracing system. Applied to Tolstoy, the saying illuminates a paradox that helps explain his philosophy of history: Tolstoy was a fox, but believed in being a hedgehog. One of Berlin's most celebrated works, this extraordinary essay offers profound insights about Tolstoy, historical understanding, and human psychology. This new edition features a revised text that supplants all previous versions, English translations of the many passages in foreign languages, a new foreword in which Berlin biographer Michael Ignatieff explains the enduring appeal of Berlin's essay, and a new appendix that provides rich context, including excerpts from reviews and Berlin's letters, as well as a startling new interpretation of Archilochus's epigram.

Superforecasting

Author : Philip E. Tetlock
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 080413670X
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Superforecasting written by Philip E. Tetlock and published by Crown. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ECONOMIST “The most important book on decision making since Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow.”—Jason Zweig, The Wall Street Journal Everyone would benefit from seeing further into the future, whether buying stocks, crafting policy, launching a new product, or simply planning the week’s meals. Unfortunately, people tend to be terrible forecasters. As Wharton professor Philip Tetlock showed in a landmark 2005 study, even experts’ predictions are only slightly better than chance. However, an important and underreported conclusion of that study was that some experts do have real foresight, and Tetlock has spent the past decade trying to figure out why. What makes some people so good? And can this talent be taught? In Superforecasting, Tetlock and coauthor Dan Gardner offer a masterwork on prediction, drawing on decades of research and the results of a massive, government-funded forecasting tournament. The Good Judgment Project involves tens of thousands of ordinary people—including a Brooklyn filmmaker, a retired pipe installer, and a former ballroom dancer—who set out to forecast global events. Some of the volunteers have turned out to be astonishingly good. They’ve beaten other benchmarks, competitors, and prediction markets. They’ve even beaten the collective judgment of intelligence analysts with access to classified information. They are "superforecasters." In this groundbreaking and accessible book, Tetlock and Gardner show us how we can learn from this elite group. Weaving together stories of forecasting successes (the raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound) and failures (the Bay of Pigs) and interviews with a range of high-level decision makers, from David Petraeus to Robert Rubin, they show that good forecasting doesn’t require powerful computers or arcane methods. It involves gathering evidence from a variety of sources, thinking probabilistically, working in teams, keeping score, and being willing to admit error and change course. Superforecasting offers the first demonstrably effective way to improve our ability to predict the future—whether in business, finance, politics, international affairs, or daily life—and is destined to become a modern classic.

Hedgehog's Secret

Author : Lena Anderson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hedgehog's Secret written by Lena Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hedgehog's friends become upset and worried that she does not have time to spend with them, but they understand when they find out what her secret is.

Hedgehog Art Through the Ages

Author : Steven Bach
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781539641889
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (418 download)

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Download or read book Hedgehog Art Through the Ages written by Steven Bach and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-11-11 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hedgehog Art Though the Ages is a humorous and lovely book. This amusing work of fictional art history features various inspiring works of art with hedgehogs as the key theme. The book includes over forty amazing, adorable, and delightful works from the Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical, Romantic and Modern periods, as well as sections on Americana and Japanese art. With lighthearted and amusing commentary on each art period along with descriptions and commentary on each artwork focusing on the history of hedgehogs in art, this book is sure to amuse and delight students of art history, fans of hedgehogs, and a general audience of all ages.

The Hedgehog's Dilemma

Author : Hugh Warwick
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1608192369
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book The Hedgehog's Dilemma written by Hugh Warwick and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-08-21 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this wonderfully entertaining, adorable book, Hugh Warwick, an environmental writer and photographer, examines the relationship between the hedgehog and man, and how the hedgehog became so beloved. Traveling the globe in search of his quarry, Warwick eventually discovers a new breed called Hugh's Hedgehog.

Discover Your Core, Then Go for More

Author : Neil Gillespie
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0557410436
Total Pages : 279 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (574 download)

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Download or read book Discover Your Core, Then Go for More written by Neil Gillespie and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-05-22 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Your Core, Then Go for More is about growing your business and growing it profitably. "Discover" presents a unique profit model called "The Profit Triad" observed at successful wholesale distributors and other distribution companies like Amazon.com and Southwest Airlines. The Eight Steps to Growth follow a natural 8 step progress of growth that prepare every function in your organization to generate growth initiatives in six major categories.

A Prickly Affair

Author : Hugh Warwick
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141900245
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (419 download)

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Download or read book A Prickly Affair written by Hugh Warwick and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2008-10-30 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ode to the humble hedgehog from a lifelong obsessive. Exploring what hedgehogs actually do and what they tell us about our need for wildlife and the changes in the British countryside, The Hedgehog's Dilemma travels from the Outer Hebridees via the American Hedgehog Festival, Sonic the Hedgeghog and Mrs Tiggywinkle, to a field in Shropshire, where Hugh Warwick's love of hedgehogs began.

Sonic the Hedgehog: Bad Guys

Author : Ian Flynn
Publisher : IDW Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1684069750
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book Sonic the Hedgehog: Bad Guys written by Ian Flynn and published by IDW Publishing. This book was released on 2021-06-02 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mastermind behind the Metal Virus isn't done yet. Sonic writer extraordinaire Ian Flynn brings you the latest elaborate scheme from the Blue Blur's newest nemesis! Dr. Starline is back to his evil antics! But to enact his latest scheme, he'll have to get into an abandoned Eggman base, past an army of badniks! And to do that, he'll need the help of some of Sonic's greatest enemies! Zavok, Mimic, Rough, and Tumble are back and badder than ever! Starline's promised them incredible power, so Sonic and friends had better watch out. That is, if the not-so-good doctor can get these Bad Guys to stop fighting each other and work together.

Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow

Author : Jessica Redland
Publisher : Boldwood Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1838891153
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (388 download)

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Download or read book Finding Love at Hedgehog Hollow written by Jessica Redland and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2020-07-02 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare to fall in love with MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland's treasured Hedgehog Hollow series. 'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi Swain Can love really be found when you stop looking for it...? As Samantha Wishaw watches the love of her life marry another woman, she’s ready to give up hope of finding her happy ever after. But when a chance encounter leads Sam to find friendship in Thomas - a lonely, grumpy elderly widower living at derelict Hedgehog Hollow - her life is about to change forever. Glad to have a distraction from family feuds and match-making, Sam vows to fulfil Thomas and his wife, Gwendoline's, dreams of restoring Hedgehog Hollow to its former glory, and to open a hedgehog rescue centre. Throwing herself into the task at hand, little does Sam realise that the keys to love and happiness may also be found at Hedgehog Hollow, when she least expects it... Escape to Hedgehog Hollow with million-copy bestseller Jessica Redland for the perfect uplifting, feel-good read. Praise for the Hedgehog Hollow series: 'The Hedgehog Hollow series is a tonic I'd recommend for everyone. There is so much to make you smile in Jessica's stories and they are always uplifting reads, which will make you really glad you decided to pick up a copy.' Jo Bartlett ‘An emotional, romantic and ultimately uplifting read. Jessica always touches my heart with her sensitive handling of difficult subjects. The gorgeous community she has built around Hedgehog Hollow is one I hope to visit again and again.’ Sarah Bennett 'A beautifully written series that offers the ultimate in heartwarming escapism.' Samantha Tonge 'Hedgehog Hollow is a wonderful series that has found a special place all of its own deep in the hearts of readers, including mine.' Jennifer Bohnet 'A warm hug of a book. I never wanted to leave Hedgehog Hollow. Very highly recommended.' Della Galton 'A wonderful, warm series full of family, friends and romance.' Katie Ginger Praise for Jessica Redland: 'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart, about heart' Nicola May 'Redland takes you on a heart-warming ride that navigates broken hearts and painful secrets, but ultimately restores your faith in the power of love. I absolutely adored it.' Jenni Keer on Healing Hearts at Bumblebee Barn 'I fell in love with this story from page one.' Helen Rolfe on Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café 'A tender love story, full of sweet touches and beautiful characters.' Beth Moran on Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café 'A warm-hearted and beautiful book. Jessica Redland doesn’t shy away from the fact that life can be very difficult, but she reminds us that we all can find love, hope and joy again.' Sian O'Gorman on Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café 'Achingly poignant, yet full of hope - You will fall in love with this beautiful Christmas story' Sandy Barker on Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café 'An emotional but uplifting page turner. The Secret to Happiness is a beautiful story of friendship and love' Fay Keenan 'A delightful read that highlights the reality of many aspects of love, life, loss and illness. Add a huge bear hug of romance and comedy to create a winning formula for a cracking read. I loved it!' Nicola May on All You Need Is Love

New Arrivals at Hedgehog Hollow

Author : Jessica Redland
Publisher : Boldwood Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1838892281
Total Pages : 422 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (388 download)

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Download or read book New Arrivals at Hedgehog Hollow written by Jessica Redland and published by Boldwood Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-01-07 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prepare to fall in love with MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER Jessica Redland's treasured Hedgehog Hollow series. 'I loved my trip to Hedgehog Hollow. An emotional read, full of twists and turns' Heidi Swain With new arrivals comes new responsibilities... The sun is shining, wild flowers are blooming and Hedgehog Hollow is officially open for business. For Samantha, the proud owner of this beautiful rescue centre, life has never been busier. But with an influx of new hogs and hoglets to take care of, not to mention a full-time job and ongoing family issues, can she accept the possibility that she has taken on more than she can handle? Fortunately, she has the love of her life, Josh, by her side for support and encouragement. But Josh has his own family troubles to deal with. And soon he must decide if he's ready to do the one thing he swore he’d never do - forgive his father. For both Samantha and Josh it's a season of change and for figuring out whether the past can ever truly be forgotten. Escape back to wonderful Hedgehog Hollow with million-copy bestseller Jessica Redland for the perfect uplifting read full of love, hope and forgiveness. Praise for the Hedgehog Hollow series: 'The Hedgehog Hollow series is a tonic I'd recommend for everyone. There is so much to make you smile in Jessica's stories and they are always uplifting reads, which will make you really glad you decided to pick up a copy.' Jo Bartlett ‘An emotional, romantic and ultimately uplifting read. Jessica always touches my heart with her sensitive handling of difficult subjects. The gorgeous community she has built around Hedgehog Hollow is one I hope to visit again and again.’ Sarah Bennett 'A beautifully written series that offers the ultimate in heartwarming escapism.' Samantha Tonge 'Hedgehog Hollow is a wonderful series that has found a special place all of its own deep in the hearts of readers, including mine.' Jennifer Bohnet 'A warm hug of a book. I never wanted to leave Hedgehog Hollow. Very highly recommended.' Della Galton 'A wonderful, warm series full of family, friends and romance.' Katie Ginger Praise for Jessica Redland: 'Jessica Redland writes from the heart, with heart, about heart' Nicola May 'Redland takes you on a heart-warming ride that navigates broken hearts and painful secrets, but ultimately restores your faith in the power of love. I absolutely adored it.' Jenni Keer on Healing Hearts at Bumblebee Barn 'I fell in love with this story from page one.' Helen Rolfe on Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café 'A tender love story, full of sweet touches and beautiful characters.' Beth Moran on Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café 'A warm-hearted and beautiful book. Jessica Redland doesn’t shy away from the fact that life can be very difficult, but she reminds us that we all can find love, hope and joy again.' Sian O'Gorman on Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café 'Achingly poignant, yet full of hope - You will fall in love with this beautiful Christmas story' Sandy Barker on Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café 'An emotional but uplifting page turner. The Secret to Happiness is a beautiful story of friendship and love' Fay Keenan 'A delightful read that highlights the reality of many aspects of love, life, loss and illness. Add a huge bear hug of romance and comedy to create a winning formula for a cracking read. I loved it!' Nicola May on All You Need Is love

Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia

Author : Ian Flynn
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
ISBN 13 : 1506719279
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia written by Ian Flynn and published by Dark Horse Comics. This book was released on 2021-12-14 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate Sonic the Hedgehog's 30th anniversary with a full-color hardcover historical retrospective that explores nearly every one of the blue speedster's video game appearances! Dive deep into the extensive lore and exhaustive detail of each game in Sonic's ever-expanding universe--from the beloved SEGA Genesis to the most bleeding-edge video game consoles. This tome leaves no stone unturned, showcasing in-depth looks at the characters, settings, and stories from each exciting installment! Dark Horse Books and SEGA present the Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-Speed-ia--a must-have volume for any fan of Sonic, young or old!

The Elegance of the Hedgehog

Author : Muriel Barbery
Publisher : Europa Editions
ISBN 13 : 1609450132
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book The Elegance of the Hedgehog written by Muriel Barbery and published by Europa Editions. This book was released on 2008-09-02 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The phenomenal New York Times bestseller that “explores the upstairs-downstairs goings-on of a posh Parisian apartment building” (Publishers Weekly). In an elegant hôtel particulier in Paris, Renée, the concierge, is all but invisible—short, plump, middle-aged, with bunions on her feet and an addiction to television soaps. Her only genuine attachment is to her cat, Leo. In short, she’s everything society expects from a concierge at a bourgeois building in an upscale neighborhood. But Renée has a secret: She furtively, ferociously devours art, philosophy, music, and Japanese culture. With biting humor, she scrutinizes the lives of the tenants—her inferiors in every way except that of material wealth. Paloma is a twelve-year-old who lives on the fifth floor. Talented and precocious, she’s come to terms with life’s seeming futility and decided to end her own on her thirteenth birthday. Until then, she will continue hiding her extraordinary intelligence behind a mask of mediocrity, acting the part of an average pre-teen high on pop culture, a good but not outstanding student, an obedient if obstinate daughter. Paloma and Renée hide their true talents and finest qualities from a world they believe cannot or will not appreciate them. But after a wealthy Japanese man named Ozu arrives in the building, they will begin to recognize each other as kindred souls, in a novel that exalts the quiet victories of the inconspicuous among us, and “teaches philosophical lessons by shrewdly exposing rich secret lives hidden beneath conventional exteriors” (Kirkus Reviews). “The narrators’ kinetic minds and engaging voices (in Alison Anderson’s fluent translation) propel us ahead.” —The New York Times Book Review “Barbery’s sly wit . . . bestows lightness on the most ponderous cogitations.” —The New Yorker

Sonic the Hedgehog #27

Author : Ian Flynn
Publisher : IDW Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sonic the Hedgehog #27 written by Ian Flynn and published by IDW Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-25 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "All or Nothing," Part 2. The remaining heroes of the Restoration have split-up to retrieve the Chaos Emeralds and hopefully save their world. Will Tails, Amy, Gemerl, and Cream be able to get the Emeralds, or will the Restoration's last desperate plan fall to ruin?

About Harsh Dogs and Grumpy Hedgehogs

Author : Nello Gaspardo
Publisher : UVK Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3739800976
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (398 download)

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Download or read book About Harsh Dogs and Grumpy Hedgehogs written by Nello Gaspardo and published by UVK Verlag. This book was released on 2020-10-26 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every person is unique! That is unquestionable. Nevertheless, you will find recurring character traits in your colleagues or neighbours that you have to deal with in your job and in everyday life. Just think of the tough dog from the executive floor, the clever fox from the controlling department or the grumpy hedgehog from the facility management. In this second, expanded edition, communications and negotiation expert Nello Gaspardo sketches nine different types by using animal metaphors. He points out their strengths and weaknesses and tells you exactly what you need to know when dealing with these people and how to interact with them correctly. The book is an indispensable guide for all those who want to achieve their goals quickly, both at work and in everyday life, by effectively working with other people.

The Hedgehog of Oz

Author : Cory Leonardo
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1534467610
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (344 download)

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Download or read book The Hedgehog of Oz written by Cory Leonardo and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wizard of Oz meets The Wind in the Willows in this middle grade novel full of “old world charm and adventure” (Kirkus Reviews) in which a theater-dwelling, Oz-loving hedgehog goes on the journey of a lifetime to find his way home in this tale of loyalty, friendship, loss, and hope. Marcel the hedgehog used to live with his beloved owner Dorothy, but since getting hopelessly lost, he’s tried to forget the happy home he left behind. Now, Marcel lives a quiet life in the abandoned balcony of The Emerald City Theater where he subsists on dropped popcorn and the Saturday showings of The Wizard of Oz. But when he’s discovered, Marcel is taken far away from everything he knows and ends up lost once more. His quest to return to The Emerald City Theater leads him to Mousekinland, where he meets Scamp, a tiny mouse armed with enormous spirit (and a trusty sling-shooter). Before long, they’re joined by an old gray squirrel, Ingot, who suffers from bad memories and a broken heart, and Tuffy, a baby raccoon lost and afraid in the forest. And the travelers attract the attention of an owl named Wickedwing, who stalks them as they search for the old theater. From field to forest, glittering theater to the gutter, the animals’ road home is a dark and winding journey. But sometimes you need to get a little lost before you can be found.

Guiding Professional Learning Communities

Author : Shirley M. Hord
Publisher : Corwin Press
ISBN 13 : 141297271X
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (129 download)

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Download or read book Guiding Professional Learning Communities written by Shirley M. Hord and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This research-based sequel to Leading Professional Learning Communities focuses on the practical process of implementing, improving, and sustaining PLCs. Appropriate for groups at all stages of PLC development, this field book helps educators improve PLC operations by facilitating individual and group development and growth. The authors provide learning opportunities that generate conversations about adult learning and contribute to supportive conditions that strengthen teacher quality and raise student outcomes.

Good to Great

Author : Jim Collins
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0066620996
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book Good to Great written by Jim Collins and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2001-10-16 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Challenge Built to Last, the defining management study of the nineties, showed how great companies triumph over time and how long-term sustained performance can be engineered into the DNA of an enterprise from the verybeginning. But what about the company that is not born with great DNA? How can good companies, mediocre companies, even bad companies achieve enduring greatness? The Study For years, this question preyed on the mind of Jim Collins. Are there companies that defy gravity and convert long-term mediocrity or worse into long-term superiority? And if so, what are the universal distinguishing characteristics that cause a company to go from good to great? The Standards Using tough benchmarks, Collins and his research team identified a set of elite companies that made the leap to great results and sustained those results for at least fifteen years. How great? After the leap, the good-to-great companies generated cumulative stock returns that beat the general stock market by an average of seven times in fifteen years, better than twice the results delivered by a composite index of the world's greatest companies, including Coca-Cola, Intel, General Electric, and Merck. The Comparisons The research team contrasted the good-to-great companies with a carefully selected set of comparison companies that failed to make the leap from good to great. What was different? Why did one set of companies become truly great performers while the other set remained only good? Over five years, the team analyzed the histories of all twenty-eight companies in the study. After sifting through mountains of data and thousands of pages of interviews, Collins and his crew discovered the key determinants of greatness -- why some companies make the leap and others don't. The Findings The findings of the Good to Great study will surprise many readers and shed light on virtually every area of management strategy and practice. The findings include: Level 5 Leaders: The research team was shocked to discover the type of leadership required to achieve greatness. The Hedgehog Concept (Simplicity within the Three Circles): To go from good to great requires transcending the curse of competence. A Culture of Discipline: When you combine a culture of discipline with an ethic of entrepreneurship, you get the magical alchemy of great results. Technology Accelerators: Good-to-great companies think differently about the role of technology. The Flywheel and the Doom Loop: Those who launch radical change programs and wrenching restructurings will almost certainly fail to make the leap. “Some of the key concepts discerned in the study,” comments Jim Collins, "fly in the face of our modern business culture and will, quite frankly, upset some people.” Perhaps, but who can afford to ignore these findings?