Table of Contents

Contents

Acknowledgments vii
Introduction: Winning in Today’s World ix

Part I – The Art of Adherence 1
1. The Knowing-Doing Gap 3
2. What Is Adherence? 9
3. The Role of Strategy 15
4. Start with Strategy 21
5. Personal Adherence 31

Part II – Focus 35
6. Keep It Simple 41
7. Identify Your “One Thing” 47
8. Know When to Say No 53
9. Keep It Visible 61
10. Sharpening Personal Focus 73

Part III – Competence 77
11. Treasure Your Talent 81
12. Get Systematic 91
13. Balance Your View 101
14. Boost Accountability with Specifics 111
15. Building Personal Competence 119

Part IV – Passion 125
16. Paint the Picture 131
17. Give What You Want 137
18. Value Your Values 145
19. Create Connections 153
20. Igniting Personal Passion 161

Part V – Getting Started . . . and Sticking with It 167
21. Move Through Adversity 169
22. Start Small to Finish Big 175

Winning Tools 181
Reinforcement Resources 183
Notes 185
Index 191

About the Author

Lee J. Colan, PhD is a high-energy leadership advisor, an engaging speaker, and a popular author. His 12 practical books have been read and applied by leaders at virtually every Fortune 1000 company and thousands of smaller organizations.

Julie Davis-Colan is an innovative business consultant and a compelling speaker who turns vision and opportunity into a profitable reality. Julie's passion for leadership and life create an infectious energy for clients and audiences.

Lee and Julie live in the Dallas area with their three children.