20 Best Books On Execution (2023 Update)

"according to former u.s. air force pilot-turned-management guru james d. murphy, businesses need to take a lesson from the american military's fighter pilots. while f-15s, f-16s, and f/a-18s are the ultimate aerial combat machines, they are entirely dependent on the men and women who fly and maintain them. at mach 2, the instrument panel is screaming out information, the horizon is a blur, the wingman is occupied, the pilot's busy, the jet is hanging on the edge — and yet fighter pilots routinely handle the stress. it's not much different in today's fast-paced, unforgiving world of business. one slipup and the company is bankrupt before the employees know what hit them. what works on the squadron level for f-15 pilots will also work for your marketing team, sales force, or research and development group. by analyzing the work environment and attacking its centers of gravity in parallel, you'll begin to utilize the plan-brief-execute-debrief-win cycle that makes up flawless execution. the result will make a rapid impact on your business's future success. developed over the course of nearly fifty years, the rigorous practice of flawless execution has helped u.s. fighter squadrons reduce their mistake rate, cut casualties and losses of equipment, and rack up an envious victory record. through afterburner's multimedia seminars conducted by 'murph' and his fellow pilots-turned-businesspeople, businesses have benefited by adopting the techniques, systems and strategies of america's top guns. now, with flawless execution, you can too."–book jacket.

Fully revised and updated, the definitive guide for leaders on how to create lasting organisational change. do you remember the last major initiative you watched die in your organisation? did it go down with a loud crash? or was it slowly and quietly suffocated by other competing priorities? by the time it finally disappeared, it's quite likely noone even noticed. almost every company struggles with making change happen. the 4 disciplines of execution: revised and updated is meant to help you reach the goals you've always dreamed of with a simple, repeatable, and proven formula. in this updated edition of the business bestseller, you'll learn the 4 disciplines of execution and how to make them work for your organisation. this proven set of practices have been tested and refined by hundreds of organisations and thousands of teams over many years. when a company or an individual adheres to these principles, they achieve superb results, regardless of the goal. these 4 disciplines of execution represent a new way to work and think that is essential to creating lasting organisational change and thriving in today's competitive climate. it's the one book that no leader can afford to miss.

It can be said that every individual and every organization executes, and whether it is done well or not so well makes all the difference in terms of the outcome. everything you do that is purposeful takes execution. it takes execution to create a strategy. it takes execution to implement a strategy. it takes execution to do all of the day-to-day activities one does in their organization. execution includes planning, engaging the organization, and implementing. it's all execution. but here's the dilemma. why doesn't every single leader have execution as the number one skill to excel in? consider what it would be like in your organization if you had a real competency in execution. not just that you were okay at it, but that you were great at it. what would there be to gain? the answer is everything. who wouldn't want their organization to have a competency in execution? most executives and managers want something that takes execution to accomplish – they want to increase sales, they want to reduce errors in manufacturing, they want to get lean, they want to maximize profits, etc. you can get better at anything if you learn to get better at execution. by getting better at execution, you'll be better at executing more sales, higher production, less waste, stronger financials, etc. getting better at execution is the solution to getting better at everything. by discovering execution, you'll be in the forefront of what is becoming more and more a revolutionary trend in business. the age of execution is upon us and the journey is still a "road less taken," but one that will benefit the journeyers for the rest of their lives. the ability to execute is the most valuable personal and organizational competency you can have. you're invited

The absence of effective business leaders invariably leads to failed strategic execution, but learning to be a better leader takes time. foundational leaders focuses on leadership that is required for success in strategic execution to help you achieve extraordinary business results in your organization. this book was written for those of you who would like to learn more about how to be a better leader, but are just too busy to read. each chapter is a white paper on leadership. you can read this book in short intervals and skip around to focus in on your specific areas of interest. think of this book as your personal mentor, someone you meet for coffee a couple of times a week so that you can receive provocative and inspiring coaching on leadership. foundational leaders offers practical advice for someone "in the trenches" of working to implement strategic execution – from someone who has also been working in similar trenches for over 25 years.

In a recent survey of executives, two-thirds of the respondents said they didn't think their organization could execute the company's defined strategy. why is the strategy-execution gap so pervasive? and what can executives do to close it? in strategy that works, paul leinwand and cesare mainardi share their latest research into how the best companies in the world connect strategy to execution. – having the right capabilities in place is essential; but subsequent research by the authors' firm, strategy&, shows that capabilities alone don't close the gap between what companies aspire to do and what they can actually accomplish. the authors identify, in all, five fundamental principles for connecting strategy and execution, and show how the best companies in the world use these principles to out-execute and out-compete their opponents. they:commit to winning by what they do best, instead of chasing multiple opportunities – focus on and build only those capabilities, instead of benchmarking against competitors – prune what doesn't matter to invest more in what does – leverage the culture they have instead of reengineering it – shape demand instead of constantly reacting to market changes – based on in-depth interviews inside companies that are known for their flawless execution and for redefining the competition in their industries, this book provides executives with the path for connecting strategy to execution.

Over seven years, 45 of the world's top investors were given between $25m and $150m to invest by fund manager lee freeman-shor. his instructions were simple. there was only one rule. they could only invest in their ten best ideas to make money. – it seemed like a foolproof plan to make a lot of money. what could possibly go wrong? these were some of the greatest minds at work in the markets today – from top european hedge fund managers to wall street legends. – but most of the investors' great ideas actually lost money. shockingly, a toss of a coin would have been a better method of choosing whether or not to invest in a stock. – nevertheless, despite being wrong most of the time, many of these investors still ended up making a lot of money. – how could they be wrong most of the time and still be profitable? the answer lay in their hidden habits of execution, which until now have only been guessed at from the outside world. – this book lays bare those secret habits for the first time, explaining them with real-life data, case studies and stories taken from freeman-shor's unique position of managing these investors on a day-to-day basis. – a riveting read for investors of every level, this book shows you exactly what to do and what not to do when your big idea is losing or winning – and demonstrates conclusively why the most important thing about investing is always the art of execution.

From the first pilgrim hanged in 1630 right up to ted bundy in 1989, legal execution has been a facet of the american justice system. now, for the first time ever, the dramatic history of the men and women who have been put to death is vividly portrayed in frederick drimmer’s executions in america.drimmer examines the evolution of the five methods of execution used in the united states and the people who created them. he also takes us on a fascinating journey into the dark world of death row, reliving the details of the final hours of such notorious killers as gary gilmore, caryl chessman, ruth snyder, hickok and smith (the killers of in cold blood) and human cannibal albert fish.

“the 4 disciplines of execution is a book every leader should read.” —clayton christensen, professor, harvard business school, and author of the innovator’s dilemma for fans of good to great and the first 90 days, the four disciplines of execution is the foundational text for creating lasting organizational change. a #1 wall street journal bestseller with more than 500,000 copies sold, the four disciplines of execution will radically change your business.do you remember the last major initiative you watched die in your organization? did it go down with a loud crash? or was it slowly and quietly suffocated by other competing priorities? by the time it finally disappeared, it’s likely no one even noticed. what happened? often, the answer is that the “whirlwind” of urgent activity required to keep things running day-to-day devoured all the time and energy you needed to invest in executing your strategy for tomorrow. the 4 disciplines of execution can change that forever. the 4 disciplines of execution (4dx) is a simple, repeatable, and proven formula for executing your most important strategic priorities in the midst of the whirlwind. by following the 4 disciplines—focus on the wildly important; act on lead measures; keep a compelling scoreboard; create a cadence of accountability—leaders can produce breakthrough results, even when executing the strategy requires a significant change in behavior from their teams. 4dx is not theory. it is a proven set of practices that have been tested and refined by hundreds of organizations and thousands of teams over many years. when a company or an individual adheres to these disciplines, they achieve superb results, regardless of the goal. 4dx represents a new way to think and work that is essential to thriving in today’s competitive climate. the 4 disciplines of execution is one book that no business leader can afford to miss.

“the 4 disciplines of execution is a book every leader should read.” —clayton christensen, professor, harvard business school, and author of the innovator’s dilemma for fans of good to great and the first 90 days, the four disciplines of execution is the foundational text for creating lasting organizational change. a #1 wall street journal bestseller with more than 500,000 copies sold, the four disciplines of execution will radically change your business.do you remember the last major initiative you watched die in your organization? did it go down with a loud crash? or was it slowly and quietly suffocated by other competing priorities? by the time it finally disappeared, it’s likely no one even noticed. what happened? often, the answer is that the “whirlwind” of urgent activity required to keep things running day-to-day devoured all the time and energy you needed to invest in executing your strategy for tomorrow. the 4 disciplines of execution can change that forever. the 4 disciplines of execution (4dx) is a simple, repeatable, and proven formula for executing your most important strategic priorities in the midst of the whirlwind. by following the 4 disciplines—focus on the wildly important; act on lead measures; keep a compelling scoreboard; create a cadence of accountability—leaders can produce breakthrough results, even when executing the strategy requires a significant change in behavior from their teams. 4dx is not theory. it is a proven set of practices that have been tested and refined by hundreds of organizations and thousands of teams over many years. when a company or an individual adheres to these disciplines, they achieve superb results, regardless of the goal. 4dx represents a new way to think and work that is essential to thriving in today’s competitive climate. the 4 disciplines of execution is one book that no business leader can afford to miss.

Shelving guide: business and management / strategic planning / leadership / operations culture, strategy, execution.these three components forge the path to realized potential. the blendification systembreaks down and rebuilds these core concepts within your company's dna, setting the foundation for an energizing, engaging, and impactful organization. it is based on the belief that many organizations fail to maximize their potential because they simply do not comprehend the magnitude of their personal and collective untapped capabilities. many workplaces are stuck in "second gear," not quite embracing and pursuing their full potential. this short-sightedness may provide a clear focal point, but it leaves the company, its leadership, and its employees with limited sustained motivation to realize potential. the blendification systemembraces the connection between culture, strategy, and execution using the strategy whiteboard and integrating emotional and system intelligence into the following three-step model: strategic analysis including culture strategic focus, strategic outcomes, and strategic actions strategic execution the blendification systemconnects culture, strategy, and execution in a meaningful way that fosters an inspired, exceptional workforce. by focusing on the unifying purpose within each organization, the platform promotes alignment between leadership and employees setting a clear, strong foundation in which every individual can thrive. by fully engaging those with whom organizations directly interact, these individuals then become the spark that ignites community-wide advancement. this is not a theory-based, philosophical book. this is an in-depth operating system by which organizations reshape their infrastructure to realize potential. the methodology outlined in the blendification systemcreates agile and efficient action, maximizing success in periods of economic expansion and times of uncertainty such as the covid-19 outbreak, the great recession, and 9/11.

Strategic execution for executives: how top leaders bring their "a" game to running a business is about the art and science of making things happen from the top. the ability to execute with excellence is one of the major markers of a great executive. conversely, poor execution results in short-term employment. you could say that consistently positive execution is table stakes to playing at the executive level. if you are reading this, and are an executive, you likely have significant expertise in this area. however, chances are you could stand to improve in a few of these competencies. this book will look at various aspects of executive execution and give you ways to capitalize on your strengths, address areas of weakness, and hopefully uncover any blind spots you may have. execution is the root of the word "executive," and excellence in this area is the minimum criterion for success as a business leader. your credibility depends on the results you get. that said, consider this statistic: "more than 64 percent of c-level executives from 250 midsized to large companies in the united states and the european union have said that being able to execute, to 'react quickly to changing business opportunities, models, technologies, and processes is critical for their success, ' and yet is nearly impossible to achieve." as an executive, you are relentlessly hounded to produce great quarter-over-quarter execution. pressured from all sides, with little time for missed expectations, it is no wonder that turnover is so high in the executive ranks. my estimate-based on significant research, conversations with top business leaders, and first-hand experience with more than 1,500 executives-is that one in five newly appointed executives gets fired or quits in their first year. the intense, seemingly impossible challenges facing you are increasing at a rapid rate. this is due in no small part to the ever-increasing speed at which organizations are moving, fueled by a dizzying array of technological advances. the expectations for execution have never been higher for boards, ceos and the executive team.as a senior executive coach, i have witnessed scores of executives fail in their roles due to poor execution. that is what prompted me to write this book. my hope is that in some small way during our time together, i will help you to improve in this critical area. but before you dive into the first chapter, please take the assessment provided later in this introduction. this will give you an idea of where you stand. then, if you have limited time, you can simply read those sections where you scored the lowest. if you are engaged with an executive coach, i suggest you go over the results together and develop an action plan for improving in your weakest area. you can also do this with a mentor. if you don't have a coach or a mentor, then you have already identified a gaping hole in your executive execution. no professional sports athlete would even think of taking the field without a strong team of advisors. neither should you. i am not "selling" you on executive coaching. in fact, you will find this book devoid of any kind of "pitch" for coaching beyond this: take your executive role seriously enough to invest time working with a mentor, trusted advisor, or executive coach. books will only get you so far. there is no more powerful relationship for the executive than one where you can gain objective, unvarnished feedback on your performance from a live human being who is wholly invested in your success.

The instant #1 national bestsellerfrom the #1 new york times bestselling authors of extreme ownership comes a new and revolutionary approach to help leaders recognize and attain the leadership balance crucial to victory. with their first book, extreme ownership (published in october 2015), jocko willink and leif babin set a new standard for leadership, challenging readers to become better leaders, better followers, and better people, in both their professional and personal lives. now, in the dichotomy of leadership, jocko and leif dive even deeper into the unchartered and complex waters of a concept first introduced in extreme ownership: finding balance between the opposing forces that pull every leader in different directions. here, willink and babin get granular into the nuances that every successful leader must navigate. mastering the dichotomy of leadership requires understanding when to lead and when to follow; when to aggressively maneuver and when to pause and let things develop; when to detach and let the team run and when to dive into the details and micromanage. in addition, every leader must:· take extreme ownership of everything that impacts their mission, yet utilize decentralize command by giving ownership to their team. · care deeply about their people and their individual success and livelihoods, yet look out for the good of the overall team and above all accomplish the strategic mission. · exhibit the most important quality in a leader—humility, but also be willing to speak up and push back against questionable decisions that could hurt the team and the mission.with examples from the authors’ combat and training experiences in the seal teams, and then a demonstration of how each lesson applies to the business world, willink and babin clearly explain the dichotomy of leadership—skills that are mission-critical for any leader and any team to achieve their ultimate goal: victory.

Now an esoteric of legal and criminal history, a hangman’s diary gives a year-by-year breakdown on all of master franz schmidt’s executions, which included hangings, beheadings, and other methods, as well as details of each capital crime and the reason for the punishment. – from 1573 to 1617, master franz schmidt was the executioner for the towns of bamberg and nuremberg. during that span, he personally executed more than 350 people while keeping a journal throughout his career. – a hangman’s diary is not only a collection of detailed writings by schmidt about his work, but also an account of criminal procedure in germany during the middle ages. with analysis and explanation, editor albrecht keller and translators c. w. gruner have put together a masterful tome that sets the scene of execution day and puts you in master franz schmidt’s shoes as he does his duty for his country. – an unusual and fascinating classic of crime and punishment, a hangman’s diary is more than a history lesson; it shows the true anarchy that inhabited our world only a few hundred years ago. – skyhorse publishing, as well as our arcade imprint, are proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in history–books about world war ii, the third reich, hitler and his henchmen, the jfk assassination, conspiracies, the american civil war, the american revolution, gladiators, vikings, ancient rome, medieval times, the old west, and much more.

It is an undisputed fact that chris thomas was guilty of participating in a brutal double homicide. he was convicted of killing his girlfriend’s parents in november of 1990, was sentenced to death in november of 1991, and was executed by the commonwealth of virginia in january of 2000. chris thomas was one of the last juvenile offenders to be put to death before the supreme court ruled that the execution of juveniles constituted cruel and unusual punishment. peppers and laura trevvett anderson tell the entire story, shedding light on issues surrounding the death penalty—such as the quality of court appointed counsel, the execution of juveniles (from both a constitutional law and public policy perspective), conditions of confinement on death row, and the role of spiritual advisors in the condemned’s last days. while providing insight into the legal workings of the modern death penalty system, the book also offers a rare glimpse of a young, condemned man’s life before and after the crime: a childhood ravaged by loss and neglect, a toxic first love, the brutal murders, trial and sentencing, and, ultimately, a chance at redemption. this is not an effort to excuse a crime but an assertion that even a murderer’s life is worth more than its worst act.

¿recuerda la última gran iniciativa que vio languidecer en su empresa? ¿se desplomó estrepitosamente? ¿cedió ante la sofocante presión de otras prioridades? da igual: para cuando se esfumó del todo, ni quien se acordara. ¿qué fue lo que pasó? la vorágine de la urgencia cotidiana acabó devorando el tiempo y la energía que requiere invertir en la ejecución de su estrategia para el día de mañana. este método le dará una vuelta de tuerca a esta realidad para siempre.las 4 disciplinas de la ejecución (4dx) es una fórmula simple, repetible y probada para ejecutar sus prioridades estratégicas más importantes en medio del torbellino cotidiano. ¿cómo? siguiendo al pie de la letra las 4 disciplinas:o enfocarse en lo crucialmente importanteo actuar sobre las medidas de prediccióno llevar un tablero de resultadoso crear una cadencia de rendición de cuentasal seguir estas disciplinas, los líderes pueden generar resultados contundentes, incluso cuando la estrategia requiere un cambio de actitud significativo por parte de los miembros de su equipo.4dx no es teoría. se trata un conjunto de prácticas probadas y refinadas por cientos de organizaciones y miles de equipos de trabajo a lo largo de los años. cuando una empresa o un individuo se adhiere a estas disciplinas, logra resultados sorprendentes. 4dx representa una nueva forma de pensar que resulta esencial para destacar en un mundo tan competitivo como este en que nos tocó vivir. en pocas palabras: éste es un libro que ningún líder de negocios se puede perder. english description an insightful new book from the multimillion-copy bestselling author sean covey and the franklincovey organization based on their work with hundreds of thousands of employees and large companies to unveil the essential disciplines proven to help businesses and individuals realize their most important goals. do you remember the last major initiative you watched die in your organization? did it go down with a loud crash? or was it slowly and quietly suffocated by other competing priorities? by the time it finally disappeared, it's likely no one even noticed. what happened? the "whirlwind" of urgent activity required to keep things running day-to-day devoured all the time and energy you needed to invest in executing your strategy for tomorrow! the 4 disciplines of execution can change all that forever. the 4 disciplines of execution (4dx) is a simple, repeatable, and proven formula for executing on your most important strategic priorities in the midst of the whirlwind. by following the 4 disciplines: – ; focusing on the wildly important – ; acting on lead measures – ; keeping a compelling scoreboard – ; creating a cadence of accountability leaders can produce breakthrough results, even when executing the strategy requires a significant change in behavior from their teams. 4dx is not theory. it is a proven set of practices that have been tested and refined by hundreds of organizations and thousands of teams over many years. when a company or an individual adheres to these disciplines, they achieve superb results—regardless of the goal. 4dx represents a new way of thinking and working that is essential to thriving in today's competitive climate. simply put, this is one book that no business leader can afford to miss.

Strategy to reality brings together a vast number of perspectives and experiences, offering business leaders the straight talk necessary to clarify, simplify, and humanize business architecture with whynde kuehn's practical and actionable approach. whynde kuehn's vision can be summed up in one word: big. she loves climbing mountains–physical and metaphorical–and her most successful summit can be found in business architecture, an aspect of business development that she has pioneered, explored, and mastered. she is a passionate guide for business architecture leaders and practitioners around the world who are motivated to achieve goals, implement effective strategies, and provide measurable results. her approach can be implemented by organizations of any size: from an ngo, government organization, or fortune 500 company, to a non-profit or startup. within strategy to reality, whynde kuehn offers a well-informed, holistic view that can transform and reshape the world. she arms business architecture practitioners and strategy execution leaders with the in-house training and tools they need to close the gap between strategy and successful execution. whynde believes that every organization needs to build their own capacity for continuous change, and it is her goal that they reach their goals, while gaining the "vision" they need to see the clearest course of action and to weave it all together. it is whynde kuehn's goal to help the leaders of today and tomorrow build better organizations and unlock new ways of executing strategies, increasing collaboration, and creating value, growth, and profits. those who seek to be a catalyst for change in their company, who relentlessly seek ways to do things better, and who always ask, "why?" and "what if?" will find the strategies they need to enact that change in strategy to reality.

The four disciplines of executionis about a simple, proven formula for reaching the goals you want to reach as a business or individual. in covey's experience, the thing that most undermines the ability to execute goals is what he calls the whirlwind: those urgent tasks that must be done simply to keep an organization alive. as covey shows, the only way to execute new, important goals is to separate those goals from the whirlwind. the four disciplines allow leaders to create a strategy that requires a change in behaviour, since only by ensuring that everyone on the team understands the goal, knows what to do to reach it and knows whether progress is being made, will a leader produce consistent breakthrough results while sustaining the urgent work of the whirlwind. the four disciplines of executionare:1. focus on the wildly important; 2. act on the lead measures; 3. keep a compelling scoreboard; 4. create a cadence of accountability. this way of thinking is essential to any company that wants to not only weather, but thrive in this economy.

The four disciplines of executionis about a simple, proven formula for reaching the goals you want to reach as a business or individual. in covey's experience, the thing that most undermines the ability to execute goals is what he calls the whirlwind: those urgent tasks that must be done simply to keep an organization alive. as covey shows, the only way to execute new, important goals is to separate those goals from the whirlwind. the four disciplines allow leaders to create a strategy that requires a change in behaviour, since only by ensuring that everyone on the team understands the goal, knows what to do to reach it and knows whether progress is being made, will a leader produce consistent breakthrough results while sustaining the urgent work of the whirlwind. the four disciplines of executionare:1. focus on the wildly important; 2. act on the lead measures; 3. keep a compelling scoreboard; 4. create a cadence of accountability. this way of thinking is essential to any company that wants to not only weather, but thrive in this economy.

After going through a particularly horrible experience as a superintendent for a mississippi school district, a tale which he recounts in the first section of this book, he became more determined than ever before to pursue this mission to make bring innovation and leadership to american schools. on this quest, he has gathered vital tips and advise for educators, parents, officials, academics, professors and leaders in any industry alike to learn from.you will find all of this information packed into this one convenient book. the book is broken up in three sections. if you like a novel style of writings than section one is an in-depth account of dr. hickman journey. section two is for those who enjoys leadership quotes and advice and section three is a research style of writing for a more formal readers.

The must-read summary of james murphy's book: "flawless execution: use the techniques and systems of america's fighter pilots to perform at your peak and win the battles of the business world" this complete summary of the ideas from james murphy's book "flawless execution" describes flawless execution as "a trainable, learnable repeatable process – bred in military aviation – that improves execution." this summary shows that there is one thing military organisations do well which general business practice has not yet picked up on. military organisations carry out extensive briefings before attempting to act and then have systematic debriefs afterwards to figure out what went well and what did not for next time. briefing and debriefing are areas many businesses are weak at. flawless execution is all about generating predictable results time and again. added-value of this summary: – save time – understand the key concepts- increase your business knowledge to learn more, read "flawless execution" and you will realise that your business can take a lesson from the us military's fighter pilots.