Lee Iacocca Quotes

Decisiveness is the best way to get things done.

People have to decide on priorities if they want to get anywhere. The best lessons I learned was to just do it.

Decisiveness is a characteristic of high-performing men and women. Almost any decision is better than no decision at all.

In every business, in every industry, management does matter.

I've been accused many times of not talking very much, but I guess I don't believe in talking things to death. You can talk too much on most anything and it stops being productive. There is a time for action. Eventually you have to pull the trigger.

Who reflects too much will accomplish little.

I hate sitting around labouring over things. I love just getting into it.

If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well. It were done quickly.

Do things as soon as you can. If a decision needs to be made, make it. It gives you more time to change your mind.

Don't waste time on excuses. Just get it done.

Don't let yourself be lulled into inaction.

The most difficult thing is the decision to act!

If not me- who?, If not now- when?

A leader gets things done.

Do something. Either lead, follow or get out of the way.

I think the biggest problem we have is taking too long over things. Not in terms of getting it right, but sometimes we do things quickly that are really good.

The one word that makes a good manager - decisiveness.

Be a doer, not a stewer.

When it gets down to it you just have to act.

If not me, who? And if not now, when?

Delay is the enemy of progress.

I was always fascinated by the decision-making process and the managerial process and just business in general.

In writing and politicking, it's best not to think about it, just do it.

Anything you can do needs to be done, so pick up the tool of your choice and get started.

Basically, managing is about influencing action. Managing is about helping organizations and units to get things done, which means action. Sometimes, managers manage actions directly. They fight fires. They manage projects. They negotiate contracts.