Sun Tzu for Execution

How to Use the Art of War to Get Results

By: Steven W. Michaelson

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Paperback | 19 January 2007 | Edition Number 2

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Following up on the bestselling success of Sun Tzu for Success, expert author Steven Michaelson expands Sun Tzu?s ancient philosophy of warfare to most popular topic in current business literature?execution. While most other titles on Sun Tzu emphasize the strategic or philosophical nature of Sun Tzu?s writings, this guide shows you how to implement The Art of War tactically and operationally. Learn savvy strategic principles from Sun Tzu, such as: Share rewards Coordinate resources Redouble your efforts Choose your timing Create alignment Sun Tzu for Execution shows you how to achieve results and improve your bottom line. Filled with insight commentary and examples from companies that are best in class at execution, Sun Tzu for Execution makes strategy actionable. AUTHOR: Steven Michaelson is President of FreshDirect, the fast growing New York area online retailer. Steve?s career spreads over a variety of operations, marketing, merchandising, sales, and other leadership roles. Previously, Steve was a senior vice president at Wegmans Food Markets, perennially named one of the best companies to work for in America. His background also includes positions at Sara Lee Corporation and Procter & Gamble. Steve is the coauthor of several books on Sun Tzu, including Sun Tzu for Success. He resides in Long Island City, NY.

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Introduction	p. xi
About Sun Tzu and His Book	p. 1
Complete Translation of The Art of War	p. 3
Laying Plans	p. 5
Waging War	p. 8
Attack by Stratagem	p. 11
Disposition of Military Strength	p. 14
Use of Energy	p. 16
Weakness and Strength	p. 19
Maneuvering	p. 23
Variation of Tactics	p. 26
On the March	p. 28
Terrain	p. 32
The Nine Varieties of Ground	p. 36
Attack by Fire	p. 42
Employment of Secret Agents	p. 44
The Art of Execution	p. 47
Simplicity	p. 49
Introduction: Simple Ideas, Executed with Gusto, Have a Tendency to Work	p. 51
Communication	p. 55
Timing	p. 59
Clarity	p. 63
Inspiration	p. 67
Leadership	p. 72
Create Alignment	p. 11
Introduction: Good People, Working Toward a Common Goal	p. 79
Mass	p. 83
Fight Your Most Important Fight	p. 87
Coordinate Resources	p. 92
Create Linkages in Your Management Team	p. 97
Use Adversity to Unite Your Team	p. 103
People Always	p. 109
Introduction: Mission First, People Always	p. 111
Hire Skilled Commanders	p. 115
Take Care of Your People	p. 122
Share Rewards	p. 125
Motivate	p. 129
Execution Is Driven by People	p. 134
Flexibility	p. 139
Introduction: When You Have an Opening, Take It	p. 141
Speed Has Value	p. 145
Use a Variety of Attacks	p. 149
Take Advantage of Opportunity	p. 152
Use Surprise	p. 157
Lead Based on the Situation	p. 161
Do Your Homework	p. 165
Get the Message Through	p. 169
Have Towering Strengths	p. 173
Introduction: Be Great at Something	p. 175
Create Your Own Strengths	p. 178
Invest for Long-Term Advantage	p. 182
Experience Matters	p. 189
Make Your Work Matter	p. 194
Redouble Your Efforts	p. 198
Bibliography	p. 203
Index	p. 205
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