Execution

13 Oct

Think in Threes

by Lee J. Colan and Julie Davis-Colan

 

Complexity creates a maze between you and success.  Simplicity creates a clear line of sight.

Thinking in 3's is a technique we have been using for years. It is a powerful way to simplify organizational thinking. As a byproduct, it forces prioritization and focus, and the resulting clarity trickles down the organization.

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10 Sep

Leadership Insights from the Navy's Elite

by Lee J. Colan

 

Many  of  today’s  leadership  practices  are  rooted  in historical military testing, application, and refinement. But what can business leaders gain from current-day military, specifically Navy, leadership practices that have been honed for years and now are used with today’s more complex, competitive leadership environment? A lot!

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13 Aug

Execution or Extinction?

by Lee J. Colan and Julie Davis-Colan

Every successful business must plan and execute. 

How effectively you perform these vital activities determines whether you will survive or thrive. In other words, plan and execute or become extinct.

In fact, senior executives predict that "very effective" strategy execution would improve operating profits by an average of 30 percent over two years.

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19 Jul

Know When to Quit

by Lee J. Colan

 

Swooosh!  The same sound I heard the last three shots as I caught the basketball after it glided through the net creating music to any shooters’ ears… swooosh. 

“OK, you’re up 8 - 1”,  I said to my 14 year old son at the time.  I gasp for air and try to remember if my son knows CPR.  You know, just in case. 

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17 Dec

You are Ready for Success?

by Lee J. Colan
 
One of my good clients shared his fortune with me that stated, "Your current plans are going to succeed if you stick to them".  
 
In 20 years of helping clients with strategic planning and execution, this is virutally always a true statement.
 
Very rarely have I found clients whose plans are way off base. Much more commonly, I find they have not stuck with their plans long enough to succeed.
 
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30 Oct

What's My Adherence Score?

by Lee J. Colan

 

For the past 15 years, we have used the Adherence Equation to help individuals and organizations achieve their goals.

From personal effectiveness and health to organizational growth and profitability, this simple formula clarifies your steps to success.

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11 Sep

10 Quotes to Boost Team Execution

by Lee J. Colan and Julie Davis-Colan

 

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10 Aug

A Picture Says 10,000 Words

by Lee J. Colan

 

When I spoke at an Inc. magazine-sponsored Build LIVE event in Boston a very talented graphic facilitator, Kelvy Bird, captured my 10,000+ word presentation in this picture.

Kelvy had never heard my presentation before, so she was listening, organizing, capturing and creating this in real-time ... impressive!

So, for those of you who don’t like to read, here is a picture of the bestselling book, Stick with It.

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