Sticking to It
The Art of Adherence
How to Consistently
Execute Your Plans
Lee J. Colan
ad·her·ence
\ad-‘hir- ns\ noun
holding fast or sticking by;
consistent with.
Page
Introduction
1
Adherence Equation
3
Components of Adherence:
Focus
9
Competence
19
Passion
31
Getting Started
43
CONTENTS
“The problem with
American business is
not a lack of good ideas,
but a lack of
follow-through.”
– Mary Kay Ash
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How can I get my team to achieve more?
How can our organization get better
results with fewer resources?
How can we improve productivity and
morale at the same time?
How can I follow through better?
These questions are being asked today in conference
rooms, meeting rooms, production floors and hallways
of virtually every organization in America. However,
these questions are merely symptoms of a bigger
problem. The fundamental question is, “How can we
consistently execute our plans?”
Introduction
Leadership trends and techniques attempt to provide the
answer as if there is a magic formula or secret strategy.
However, the sheer number of techniques and programs
leaves leaders mystified and confused – “What is the
answer? Is it our culture? My team’s skills? Our strategy?”
The promises of the latest leadership fads blind us from
seeing how simple the answer really is – not necessarily
easy, but certainly simple. Sticking to It: The Art of
Adherence not only gives you the answer to the why,
it also goes a step further and shows you how.
Do not let the size of this book fool you. It is packed
with practical ideas and simple steps for you and your
team. Because your time is a precious and limited
resource, Sticking to It: The Art of Adherence cuts
through the information clutter. The concepts presented
are based on real-world experiences that have helped
many people and organizations stick to their plans.
Knowing why and how certain teams consistently
execute their plans will propel you ahead of your
competition. Whether you lead an entire company
or a small department, applying the actionable steps
found in this book will advance your team to higher
levels of achievement…guaranteed.
Read, enjoy and stick to it!
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