Contents

Chapter 1: The Challenge

Part I: Things You Think You Know

Chapter 2: Redefining the Year

Discard Annualized Thinking

Great Things Happen at Year-End

Periodization

12 Weeks Equals a Year

Chapter 3: The Emotional Connection

Your Brain and Vision

Chapter 4: Throw Out the Annual Plan

12 Week Planning

Setting Goals

Chapter 5: One Week at a Time

The Weekly Plan

Chapter 6: Confronting the Truth

Measuring Results

Weekly Scorecard

Chapter 7: Intentionality

The Importance of Yes and No

Blocking Your Time

Chapter 8: Accountability as Ownership

Chapter 9: Interest versus Commitment

Chapter 10: Greatness in the Moment

Performing in the Moment

Chapter 11: Intentional Imbalance

Part II: Putting It All Together

Chapter 12: The Execution System

Three Principles

Five Disciplines

The Emotional Cycle of Change

Closed System

Chapter 13: Establish Your Vision

Impossible, Possible, Probable, Given

Crafting Your Vision

Thinking Shift

Team Application

Team Visions

Common Pitfalls and Success Tips

Chapter 14: Develop Your 12 Week Plan

Planning Is Beneficial

Game Changer

A Good Plan Fosters Solid Execution

Long-Term Capacity versus Short-Term Results

Effective Plan Structure

Establish Your 12 Week Goals

Writing Your 12 Week Plan

Thinking Shift

Team Application

Common Pitfalls and Success Tips

Chapter 15: Installing Process Control

Making Sure Things Get Done

Weekly Plans

Don’t Go It Alone

The Weekly Routine

Thinking Shift

Team Application

Common Pitfalls

Chapter 16: Keeping Score

Thinking Shift ...

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