Soundview to Publish Summary of The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Sean Covey

Sept. 17, 2012 - PRLog -- Do you remember the last major initiative you watched die in your organization? Did it go down with a loud crash? Or was it slowly and quietly suffocated by other competing priorities? By the time it finally disappeared, it's likely no one even noticed. What happened? The "whirlwind" of urgent activity required to keep things running day-to-day devoured all the time and energy you needed to invest in executing your strategy for tomorrow. The 4 Disciplines of Execution can change all that forever. The 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) is a simple, repeatable, and proven formula for executing on your most important strategic priorities in the midst of the whirlwind.Learn more at http://www.summary.com/book-summaries/_/The-4-Disciplines-of-Execution-summary.

Sean Covey is Executive Vice President of Global Solutions and Partnerships for FranklinCovey and oversees FranklinCovey’s international operations in 141 countries around the globe. Sean also serves as FranklinCovey’s Education Practice Leader which is devoted to transforming education throughout the world through implementing principle-centered leadership.

Sean graduated with honors from BYU with a Bachelor’s degree in English and later earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. As the starting quarterback for BYU, he led his team to two bowl games and was twice selected as the ESPN Most Valuable Player of the Game.

Born in Belfast, Ireland, Sean’s favorite activities include going to movies, working out, hanging out with his kids, riding his motorcycle, and writing books. Sean and his wife, Rebecca, live with their children in the Rocky Mountains.

Chris McChesney is the Global Practice Leader of Execution for FranklinCovey and one of the primary developers of the 4 Disciplines of Execution. For more than a decade, he has led FranklinCovey’s on-going design and development of these principles, as well as the consulting organization that has achieved extraordinary growth in many countries around the globe and impacted hundreds of organizations.

Chris’s career with FranklinCovey began by working directly with Dr. Stephen R. Covey and has continued over two decades to include roles as a Consultant, Managing Director, and General Manager within the organization. Chris launched the first 4 Disciplines of Execution Practice in the Southeast Region of Franklin-Covey and today has seen it expand around the globe.

Chris, and his wife, Constance, are the proud parents of five daughters and two sons. His love of family is combined with his passion for boating, water sports, coaching, and trying to keep up with his children.

Jim Huling is the Managing Consultant for FranklinCovey’s 4 Disciplines of Execution.  In this role, Jim is responsible for the on-going development of the 4 Disciplines methods and practices, as well as the training of new consultants and the quality of 4 Disciplines delivery nation-wide.  In addition, Jim regularly leads large-scale
engagements, enabling leaders and their teams to achieve their most important goals.

Jim’s career spans three decades of corporate leadership ranging from FORTUNE 500 organizations to privately-held companies, including more than a decade as CEO of an award-winning company recognized four times as one of the “25 Best  Companies to Work for in America.”

Jim is most proud of his wonderful marriage of almost 30 years to his sweetheart, Donna, being Dad to two phenomenal young adults, Scott and Sarah, and “Papa” to his three grandkids.  Jim is an avid backpacker and a certified white-water rafting guide.  He also holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo and is currently training in Muay Thai Kickboxing with a former world champion.

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