Nobody cares about our great ideas.
They care how we make ideas happen.
This moniker is a tribute to movement. It honors ingenuity by recognizing all who apply consistent action to nudge the world.
Executionists appreciate planning but don’t get stuck in endless brainstorms. They’re not rushing into bad ideas, but they are often the first to tinker. Action-based execution is why the title of my first book, podcast, and keynotes remain true. It even grounds the preface of You Don’t Need This Book, which we will revisit here:
There are good reasons why we have so many clichés about talk being cheap. Movement is required when it’s time to get things done. Cheers to so many who don’t stop at ideas. Heretics who build when others don’t. Leaders who choose to make a ruckus without permission, and in so doing, go beyond the status quo by evolving ideas into reality.
Executionists show up.
Executionists experiment.
Executionists connect dots.
Executionists are consistent.
Executionists learn by doing.
Executionists leverage uncertainty.
Executionists don’t require a roadmap.
Executionists courageously communicate.
Executionists take time to be detailed-oriented.
Executionists are organized to stay efficient.
Executionists know when to shift gears.
Executionists add pieces to a puzzle.
Executionists are Serendipitists.
Executionists choose to care.
Executionists keep promises.
Executionists invite blame.
Executionists give credit.
Brewed From Within
#45 📖 Leadership
