Execution Excellence Quotes

Great execution is at least 10 times more important and a 100 times harder than a good idea.

Success doesn't necessarily come from breakthrough innovation but from flawless execution. A great strategy alone won't win a game or a battle; the win comes from basic blocking and tackling.

The thing that keeps a business ahead of the competition is excellence in execution.

Organizations are successful because of good implementation,not good business plans.

Once a decision is made, you should stop worrying and start working. It’s not always what we know that makes it a good decision. It is what we do to implement and execute it that makes it a good decision.

The belief that you have a great idea is not worth cuckoo spit. Ideas are ten a penny while the ability to execute counts for a great deal more.

Be a pro. • Act like a champion. • Respond to adversity; don’t react. • Be on time. Being late means either it’s not important to you or you can’t be relied upon. • Execute. Do what you’re supposed to do when you’re supposed to do it. Not almost. All the way. Not most of the time. All of the time. • Take ownership. Whatever it takes. No excuses, no explanations.

Three things are to be looked to in a building: that it stand on the right spot; that it is securely founded; that it be successfully executed.

While their competition is asleep, world-class leaders are up - and they're not watching the news or reading the paper. They are thinking, planning and practicing.

Invention depends altogether upon execution or organization; as that is right or wrong so is the invention perfect or imperfect.

You are engaged in an undertaking of major importance to you. To be sure of success, you must have plans which are faultless.

In every operation there is an above the line and a below the line. Above the line is what you do by the book. Below the line is how you do the job.