Books like Built to Last

Built to Last by Collins, James C. reads as instructive, analytical. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Toyota Way

Jeffrey K. Liker · 2004

Both explore organizational culture & leadership

74% genome match

The Oz principle

Roger Connors · 1994

Both explore leadership & organizational culture

70% genome match

The leadership challenge

James M. Kouzes · 1987

Both explore leadership & organizational culture

69% genome match

On becoming a leader

Warren G. Bennis · 1989

Both explore leadership & vision

69% genome match

Execution

Ram Charan · 2002

Both explore leadership

67% genome match

Entrepreneuring

Steven C. Brandt · 1982

Both explore innovation & leadership

69% genome match

Developing mangement skills

David A. Whetten · 1984

Both explore leadership

65% genome match

Good to Great

Collins, James C. · 2001

Both explore leadership

63% genome match

Essentials of management

Harold Koontz · 1974

Both explore leadership

63% genome match

Business Communication

Mary Ellen Guffey · 1993

Same business feel

64% genome match

The Personal MBA

Josh Kaufman · 2010

Same business feel

60% genome match

Time to Think

Nancy Kline · 1998

Both explore leadership

65% genome match