Why people recommend it
Jim Collins and Jerry I. Porras examine the core habits and traits that allow exceptional companies to thrive over long periods in Built to Last. The book is widely celebrated as a masterclass in organizational longevity and visionary leadership. On The Ezra Klein Show, Gavin Newsom brought up Built to Last as one of the most influential books in his life, noting that it was among his favorite reads. In the same conversation, Gavin Newsom recommended Built to Last and explained how it changed his perspective in business and politics, recalling advice from a mentor that he needed to study what makes companies endure. He highlighted the book's core concepts, including the difference between being a clock builder versus a timekeeper and the wisdom of embracing the genius of the 'and' rather than falling into the tyranny of the 'or'. These insights fundamentally shifted his mindset, offering a framework for sustainable success that applies far beyond the corporate sector into broader civic and institutional leadership.
Who recommended it
- Gavin Newsom Recommended
Gavin Newsom — 2 mentions
“I said look my favorite book one of the most influential books interesting in my life is called built to last.”
“She said, You have to read the book Built to Last. It was about a Stanford at Stanford academic that was studying what works, what makes companies endure. Um and talked about being a clock builder versus a timekeeper. Talked about the genius of an versus the tyranny of war. It changed my mindset and my outlook political political terms,”