Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done (Lawrence Bossidy) Book Summary

Paul Minors

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Who is this summary for?

Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done by Lawrence Bossidy and Ram Charanis a 3-part examination of what it takes for companies to succeed through strategies, processes, leadership and ultimately, execution.

It is this which sets successful companies apart from those that fail. An ideal read of any leaders looking to amplify their team’s execution and results.

About the author:
American born Lawrence Bossidy considers himself a businessman and author.

Graduating college with a degree in economics, Bossidy took on a job in finance at General Electric. Bossidy stayed with the company for the next 34 years and eventually became the CEO from 1979-1981. He was part of the company for some of their most significant years and saw them double their assets.

Bossidy went on to be chairman and CEO of AlliedSignal Corporation and determined to help people learn he wrote this book in 2002. Bossidy lives with his wife in Connecticut and has nine children.