This document summarizes a presentation given by Bret L. Simmons, Ph.D. at the Ecsell Summit on April 15, 2014 about excellence. The presentation covered individual and organizational excellence, reciprocity styles of takers, matchers and givers. It also discussed concepts like concern for self vs others, relationships, motivation, learning, accountability, removing bad influences, and commitments to excellence. The document provides an outline and notes for the 90 minute presentation.