Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

The Four Disciplines of Execution, Part 2—From the Vault

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Nov 17, 2025
Join Chris McChesney, a global execution expert and co-author of The 4 Disciplines of Execution, as he dives deep into how organizations can effectively turn strategy into results. He discusses the connection between execution and employee engagement, explaining the five stages of behavioral change necessary for successful implementation. With insights on lead measures, visible leadership, and cultural integration, Chris reveals practical steps for making execution habits a standard practice in any organization.
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INSIGHT

Focus On The Wildly Important

  • Focus your team on one or two wildly important goals to drive disproportionate impact.
  • Narrow targets create leverage and simplify execution across the organization.
INSIGHT

Choose Predictive Lead Measures

  • Act on lead measures that predictably move your lag measure rather than obsessing over lag measures alone.
  • Lead measures are the high-leverage, influenceable actions your team can do regularly.
ADVICE

Make Progress Visibly Trackable

  • Keep a visible, compelling scoreboard so every team member can see real-time progress.
  • Use game dynamics to increase engagement by making performance transparent and simple to track.
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