Part II: Why Most Leaders Don't Have a Focus Problem — They Have a Time Problem
Thu Jan 15 2026
Turning Vision Into Action: A Better Way to Execute Part 2 shifts from insight to application. Dan breaks down how leaders can translate long-term vision into focused, repeatable execution — without burning out or losing adaptability.
Summary Dan walks through the structure and mindset of the 12-Week Year, explaining how shorter planning cycles, weekly scorekeeping, and fewer priorities help leaders move faster and smarter. Mike connects the framework to leadership behaviors, strategic thinking, and real-world performance in uncertain environments.
Key Discussion Points Why shrinking timeframes increases energy and focus
How weekly feedback loops improve performance
The danger of treating plans as to-do lists
Why strategic thinking requires protected time
Highlights The 12-Week Year as a leadership mindset
Why five priorities outperform ten
How weekly reviews replace annual frustration
Intensity paired with recovery sustains performance
Key Takeaways Strategy lives in execution, not intention
Shorter cycles create faster learning
Planning is leadership work, not admin work
Focused systems outperform motivated chaos
Suggested Next Steps Define 3–5 priorities for your next 12 weeks
Schedule a weekly 10–15 minute review
Protect time for thinking, not just doing
Connect with Dan Mintz on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-mintz/
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Turning Vision Into Action: A Better Way to Execute Part 2 shifts from insight to application. Dan breaks down how leaders can translate long-term vision into focused, repeatable execution — without burning out or losing adaptability. Summary Dan walks through the structure and mindset of the 12-Week Year, explaining how shorter planning cycles, weekly scorekeeping, and fewer priorities help leaders move faster and smarter. Mike connects the framework to leadership behaviors, strategic thinking, and real-world performance in uncertain environments. Key Discussion Points Why shrinking timeframes increases energy and focus How weekly feedback loops improve performance The danger of treating plans as to-do lists Why strategic thinking requires protected time Highlights The 12-Week Year as a leadership mindset Why five priorities outperform ten How weekly reviews replace annual frustration Intensity paired with recovery sustains performance Key Takeaways Strategy lives in execution, not intention Shorter cycles create faster learning Planning is leadership work, not admin work Focused systems outperform motivated chaos Suggested Next Steps Define 3–5 priorities for your next 12 weeks Schedule a weekly 10–15 minute review Protect time for thinking, not just doing Connect with Dan Mintz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-mintz/