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A Passion for Excellence vs Accelerate

Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of A Passion for Excellence by Tom Peters and Accelerate by John Kotter.

At a glance

A Passion for Excellence Accelerate
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Author Tom Peters John Kotter
Category Strategy & Management Strategy & Management
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Choose A Passion for Excellence if…

  • You're interested in strategy & management.
  • You want the higher-rated book (/5).

Choose Accelerate if…

  • You're interested in strategy & management.

Key takeaways — A Passion for Excellence

  • Embrace innovation as a driving force for achieving excellence.
  • Prioritize customer satisfaction to enhance business performance.
  • Foster employee engagement to create a culture of excellence.
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Key takeaways — Accelerate

  • Establish a sense of urgency to motivate your team and drive change.
  • Create a guiding coalition to lead the change initiative effectively.
  • Foster a culture that embraces innovation and adaptability within your organization.
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The verdict

If you want the higher-rated, shorter read, start with A Passion for Excellence. If you want a different angle on the same topic, Accelerate is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.

❓ FAQ

Is A Passion for Excellence or Accelerate better? +

A Passion for Excellence has the higher reader rating (null/5 vs null/5), but "better" depends on your goal. A Passion for Excellence focuses on strategy & management, while Accelerate focuses on strategy & management. See the verdict below.

Which is shorter, A Passion for Excellence or Accelerate? +

Page counts are not available for both books, but both can be summarised from the key takeaways on this page in under 10 minutes.

Should I read A Passion for Excellence or Accelerate first? +

If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with A Passion for Excellence. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookAudio.