Traction
by Gino Wickman
"Traction" by Gino Wickman presents the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a practical framework for businesses to achieve clarity, focus, and growth. The book outlines six key components—vision, people, data, issues, process, and traction—that leaders can leverage to enhance their organizations' performance. Through real-world examples and actionable tools, Wickman empowers entrepreneurs to overcome challenges and drive their companies forward.
19 curated highlights from this book
Key Insights & Memorable Quotes
Below are the most impactful passages and quotes from Traction, carefully selected to capture the essence of the book.
You are responsible for your own life and your own results.
People don’t have to be perfect, but they do have to be real.
You must be willing to do what it takes to make your vision a reality.
Clarity is the antidote to fear.
Get the right people in the right seats on the bus.
Issues are the heart of the matter.
Focus on the vital few, not the trivial many.
The world is full of ideas, but execution is everything.
You can’t improve what you don’t measure.
You must gain control over your money or the lack of it will forever control you.
The most successful companies are those that truly understand their core values.
People are your most important asset.
A strong team is a powerful weapon.
If you don’t have a plan, you are planning to fail.
The key to success is to start before you are ready.
You need to be willing to take risks to achieve great things.
Accountability is the glue that ties commitment to the result.
Great vision without great people is irrelevant.