{"product_id":"the-12-week-year-isbn-9781394369157","title":"The 12 Week Year","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe guide to shortening your execution cycle down from one year to twelve weeks \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMost organizations and individuals work in the context of annual goals and plans; a twelve-month execution cycle. Instead, \u003ci\u003eThe 12 Week Year\u003c\/i\u003e avoids the pitfalls and low productivity of annualized thinking. This book redefines your \"year\" to be 12 weeks long. In 12 weeks, there just isn't enough time to get complacent, and urgency increases and intensifies. \u003ci\u003eThe 12 Week Year\u003c\/i\u003e creates focus and clarity on what matters most and a sense of urgency to do it now. In the end more of the important stuff gets done and the impact on results is profound.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains how to leverage the power of a 12 week year to drive improved results in any area of your life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a how-to book for both individuals and organizations seeking to improve their execution effectiveness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuthors are leading experts on execution and implementation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eTurn your organization's idea of a year on its head, and speed your journey to success.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 The Challenge 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Things You Think You Know 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Redefining the Year 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 The Emotional Connection 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Throw Out the Annual Plan 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 One Week at a Time 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Confronting the Truth 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Intentionality 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Accountability as Ownership 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Interest versus Commitment 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Greatness in the Moment 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Intentional Imbalance 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Putting It All Together 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 The Execution System 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Establish Your Vision 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Develop Your 12 Week Plan 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Installing Process Control 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Keeping Score 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Take Back Control of Your Day 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Taking Ownership 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19 12 Week Commitments 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20 Your First 12 Weeks 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21 Final Thoughts and the 13th Week 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRIAN P. MORAN\u003c\/b\u003e is founder and CEO of The Execution Company, an organization committed to improving the performance and enhancing the quality of life for leaders and entrepreneurs. He has served in management and executive positions with UPS, PepsiCo, and Northern Automotive and consults with dozens of world-class companies each year. As an entrepreneur, he has led successful businesses and been instrumental in the growth and success of many others. In addition to his books, Brian has been published in many of the leading business journals and magazines. He is a sought-after speaker, educating and inspiring thousands each year. Brian lives in Michigan with his wife Judy and their two daughters.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMICHAEL LENNINGTON\u003c\/b\u003e is Vice President of The Execution Company. He is a consultant, coach, and leadership trainer, and an expert in implementing lasting change in organizations. He works with clients in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and the Middle East to help them implement corporate initiatives that drive sales, service, and profitability. Michael holds a BS from Michigan State University, and an MBA from Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He lives with his wife Kristin and their children in northern Michigan.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eTHE 12 WEEK YEAR\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This book takes all the core business principles I believe are so valuable—discipline, consistency, focus, intensity, ownership, accountability, and planning—and puts them together in a straightforward system that actually works. What more can you ask for?\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eMATTHEW E. WINTER, President, Allstate Auto, Home and Agencies\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe 12 Week Year\u003c\/i\u003e is a book you can open to any chapter and find valuable insights and practical actions you can put into practice today. Read it; study it; apply it!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eTOM IZZO, Head Coach, Michigan State University men's basketball team\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Brian Moran and Michael Lennington have persuaded me that focusing on shorter time periods—four 'year ends' instead of one—brings clarity and urgency to individuals and teams. I've already drawn up my own 12-week plan. Exciting!\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eSUSAN SCOTT, author of \u003ci\u003eFierce Conversations\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFierce Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"If you are an executive or entrepreneur and you are serious about creating a high-performance culture that executes well, then read this book and have your team read it too.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eJOHN VACCARO, Senior Vice President, MassMutual Financial Group\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe 12 Week Year\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful system for achieving extraordinary results both professionally and personally. It's a simple yet proven approach to creating breakthrough results. 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